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Running Time: 105 minutes

Universal Pictures will release this film at cinemas on Oct. 15. It will also stream on paid tiers of Peacock for the next 60 days.

One of the longest-running franchises in horror history is the “Halloween” series, which follows the exploits of a masked psychopath named Michael Myers. In 43 years, there have been numerous sequels to the first film, a spin-off set during the same holiday season and a reboot featuring two standalone titles. “Halloween Kills” is the newest chapter. It follows a successful and entertaining 2018 effort that was a direct follow-up to the 1978 original, reuniting the maniac with the...

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Running Time: 163 minutes

This feature from United Artists Releasing opens at movie theaters on Oct. 8.

Nearly 70 years ago, author Ian Fleming created the iconic British secret agent, James Bond. In the years that followed, the character adapted with the times and spawned a film series containing 25 official titles. The latest feature is “No Time to Die,” and it marks the final onscreen appearance of Daniel Craig as the famed spy. As one might expect, the action on display is extremely impressive to watch.

But the story’s attempts to wrap up threads introduced in previous films is clunky. And for this reviewer, there’s a distinct lack of...

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Running Time:
90 minutes

This film will be available to stream on Netflix Oct. 1.

In 2018, a claustrophobic little Danish thriller called “The Guilty” made a big splash with movie reviewers, earning numerous award nominations (including one from the critic circle this reviewer belongs to) and even taking home a few prizes. It hasn’t taken long for the English-language remake rights to be sold, resulting in a new take on the story. This version is well-performed and is generally faithful to the source material. But while those who aren’t familiar with the original may find themselves engaged in the proceedings, anyone who has seen the previous...

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Running Time: 120 minutes

This will be playing in theaters and streaming on HBO Max, Oct. 1.

The HBO series, “The Sopranos,” premiered just over 20 years ago and became a phenomenon during its six-season run. Unfortunately, this reviewer didn’t have the pay-cable service and completely missed it as a result. In the years since, many who enjoyed the show have continued asking questions about the show and its colorful characters. As a newbie to the material, I would guess that “The Many Saints of Newark” isn’t interested in answering any of these inquiries.

That may be disappointing to some, but at least the film provides a few memorable...