The latest film news includes Emma Stone and Jacob Elordi's Oscar bids from Venice, protests at the Venice Film Festival raising the Gaza War, and an inquiry into Sheriff Buford Pusser's true crime inspiration for 'Walking Tall', alongside a review of 'A Little Prayer' and analysis of dogs as film symbols.

• In Venice, Emma Stone and Jacob Elordi Make Bald Bids for Oscar — New York Times Movies -
• Hard-Nosed Sheriff Who Inspired ‘Walking Tall’ Movie Killed His Wife, Inquiry Says — New York Times Movies -
• Pro-Palestinian Protesters at the Venice Film Festival Raise Gaza War — New York Times Arts -

• They’re (Mostly) Good Dogs and Even Better Film Symbols — New York Times Movies -
• ‘A Little Prayer’ Review: A Family’s Dysfunction — New York Times Movies -

The arts and culture beat sees a homicide investigation at Burning Man, anticipation for an **under-the-radar $180 million art collection auction, the permanent presence of Frieze House Seoul, and Karlala Soundsystem bringing New Yorkers together** through loud music.

• Man Found Dead at Burning Man, Prompting Homicide Investigation — New York Times Arts -
• An Under-the-Radar Art Collection Could Fetch $180 Million at Auction — New York Times Arts -
• Frieze House Seoul Gives Art Fair a Permanent Presence — New York Times Arts -

• What’s Loud, Pink and Drawing New Yorkers Together? — New York Times Music -

Literature news features the passing of Zdena Salivarova, a publisher who kept Czech literature alive, and a roundup of the month's best new horror books.

• Zdena Salivarova, Publisher Who Kept Czech Literature Alive, Dies at 91 — New York Times Books -
• The Month’s Best New Horror Books — New York Times Books -

The gaming world highlights 'Lost Soul Aside', a Chinese RPG that offered a glimpse into the future of the industry.

• Lost Soul Aside, a Chinese R.P.G., Was a Glimpse of the Future — New York Times Arts -