New movie releases, streaming recommendations, and **actor/director insights dominate the cinema landscape, alongside a notable obituary for Bjorn Andresen**.

• ‘Old Henry,’ ‘Personal Shopper’ and More Streaming Gems — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Auction’ Review: The Art World’s Gilded Hustle — New York Times Arts -
• Three Great Documentaries to Stream — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Baahubali: The Epic’ Review: The Return of the King — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ Review: Discovering the World — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Fire of Wind’ Review: May Day — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Hedda’ Review: Sex, Lies and a Country Estate — New York Times Arts -
• Colin Farrell and Edward Berger on ‘Ballad of a Small Player’ — New York Times Arts -
• Bjorn Andresen, Reluctant ‘Most Beautiful Boy,’ Dies at 70 — New York Times Arts -

New novel releases and author interviews are featured prominently, along with curated reading lists and insights into literary genres.

• Books Our Editors Loved This Week — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Tom’s Crossing,’ by Mark Z. Danielewski — New York Times Books -
• Mark Z. Danielewski Thinks His New Western, “Tom’s Crossing,” is His Best Work Yet — New York Times Books -

• Helen DeWitt’s New Novel Almost Drove Her To Despair — New York Times Arts -
• Joe Sacco on His Favorite Books and His New Work of Comics Journalism — New York Times Books -
• Gothic Fiction Starter Park: Books to Read to Understand Modern Horror — New York Times Arts -

New gallery exhibitions and museum openings are highlighted, showcasing diverse artists and significant cultural spaces.

• Art Gallery Shows to See in November — New York Times Arts -
• Surreal Creatures Gather at Michigan’s Cranbrook Art Museum — New York Times Arts -
• Monet Was Reluctant. Venice Seduced Him. — New York Times Arts -

• Harlem’s Remarkable New Studio Museum Redefines 125th Street — New York Times Arts -
• B. Wurtz’s Life in Five Artworks — New York Times Arts -
• Martin Puryear Sees Sculpture as a Bodily Encounter — New York Times Arts -

The recovery of a Renaissance treasure, arrests in the Louvre jewel heist, and theft from the Oakland Museum underline ongoing challenges in protecting cultural artifacts.

• Thieves Steal More Than 1,000 Items From Oakland Museum of California — New York Times Arts -
• Four Decades After It Was Stolen, a Renaissance Treasure Returns to Rome — New York Times Arts -
• French Police Arrest 5 More in Louvre Jewel Heist Investigation — New York Times Arts -

Sean "Diddy" Combs' prison transfer, new leadership at the Aix-en-Provence Opera Festival, and the passing of DJ Pierre Robert mark significant developments in the music and performance world, alongside a Rosalía album feature and a dance performance review.

• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Transferred to Federal Prison in New Jersey — New York Times Arts -
• Ted Huffman to Lead Aix-en-Provence Opera Festival — New York Times Arts -
• Pierre Robert, Philadelphia’s ‘Citizen’ D.J., Dies at 70 — New York Times Arts -

• Review: To Cure the Sick, ‘Le Grand Bal’ Prescribes a Rave — New York Times Arts -
• Rosalía’s Thrilling Pop Evolution on ‘Lux’: Singing in 13 Languages — New York Times Arts -

New musicals like 'Bat Boy' and 'Paddington' are making waves, contributing to a spooky season of diverse theatrical offerings.

• ‘Bat Boy: The Musical’ Review: He’s Just Trying to Fit In — New York Times Arts -
• A Spooky Season of Phantoms, a Bat Boy and More — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Paddington: The Musical’: The West End Will Now Look After This Bear — New York Times Arts -

New television series reviews, profiles of comedic talent, and late-night political commentary capture viewer attention.

• ‘Down Cemetery Road’ Review: Warming Up for ‘Slow Horses’ — New York Times Arts -
• Tim Meadows Just Wants to Keep Showing Up to Be Funny — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Shades South Korea for Giving Trump a Crown — New York Times Arts -

Halloween-themed gaming recommendations offer disturbing new experiences for players.

• 5 Disturbing Games for Halloween Weekend — New York Times Arts -