OCTOBER 01, 2021

'Venom: Let There Be Carnage': The Best Test Yet of Box Office Recovery The Sony sequel is opening on the same weekend the franchise starter did three years ago and boasts a number of other constants that make a … By Tom Brueggemann

Meet the New, Revamped Hollywood Foreign Press Association, 105 Members Strong Finally, the HFPA has entered the modern world, even if they did so kicking and screaming.  By Anne Thompson	October TV Premieres: 24 New Shows to Look Out for This Month The next few weeks bring new series starring Kate Beckinsale, Michael Keaton, Sam Neill, Eugenio Derbez, Brandy, Kate Mulgrew, and O'Shea Ja … By Steve Greene

Sean Baker Makes a Passionate Case For the Big Screen in Surprise Screen Talk Appearance at NYFF The "Red Rocket" director also explained his opposition to day-and-date distribution at the live podcast event.  By Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson	We Need the Academy Awards to Save the Movies That Only Get Made Because Oscars Exist The Oscars are much more than shallow red carpets and entitled narcissists; the film industry’s ecosystem is at stake.  By Anne Thompson

	Cary Fukunaga Had to Direct 'No Time to Die' Scene Without Knowing How It Fit Into the Story "Somehow it all fit together," Fukunaga said.  By Zack Sharf
	'A Chiara' Review: Jonas Carpignano's Calabrian Trilogy Ends on a Harrowing Note NYFF: Carpignano returns to Gioia Tauro for a harsh coming-of-age story about a mafia daughter forced to confront the true meaning of family … By David Ehrlich
	Jason Blum Pushed 'Halloween Kills' to Streaming After 'Freaky' Failed in Theaters: 'I Stand by It' The theatrical-only release of "Freaky" last year left "a bad taste" in Blum's mouth, and he didn't want to repeat the same mistake.  By Zack Sharf
	'The Addams Family 2' Review: This Spooky Animated Family Sequel Doesn't Scare Up Much Charm After a sweet first film, "The Addams Family 2" is a woefully missed opportunity to play up the best parts of an altogether ooky family.  By Kristen Lopez
	Remember When HBO Max Wasn't on Roku? A Guide to Devices and the Streaming Services They Carry Check here to make sure your streaming services of choice are available on your favorite devices.  By Jean Bentley and Latifah Muhammad