Happy Halloween, everyone!
Whether you're readying your full-size candy bars for trick-or-treaters or getting your own costume in order, there are plenty of ways to celebrate spooky season – and if you're like me, that means watching scary movies and shows! We're recommending all sorts of horror delights for your consumption this holiday weekend, plus some things that aren't as creepy. John Turturro has an acclaimed lead role in "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York" that might put him in the Oscar race, while news-minded folks will want to read about Kristen Welker, Kaitlan Collins and the women changing the game of TV journalism.
Now on to the good stuff:
Stream freaky horror movies and shows to celebrate Halloween
Need scares? Halloween is upon us, and we've got various guides for all your terrifying
tastes, whether you're revisiting a horror classic or trying out a new fright fest:
- Here are 10 essential horror movies to stream right now, from old-school favorites such as "Dracula" to recent hits like "Obsession."
- Make sure you see these 25 movies before you DIIIIIIIEEEEEE!
- Those who don't totally love freaky flicks might want to dig into these movies perfect for scaredy-cats.
- Looking for something more obscure? This is a good list for those searching for hidden gems.
- The 21st century has been pretty dang good for horror movies. We ranked the 75 best so far this millennium.
- And you can't go wrong with a Mike Flanagan streaming show. I ranked his best horror series, from a new adaptation of Stephen King's "Carrie" to his masterpiece "Midnight Mass," but they're all really good.
See John Turturro embrace his leading-man era
We'll see if John Turturro gets a best actor nomination for his role in "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York" (in theaters now) but the crime thriller at least gave him a new skill. During a recent stop by our NYC studio, Turturro told my pal Patrick Ryan about how, to play an aging cutpurse in the Big Apple, he worked with a sleight-of-hand magician to figure out how to snatch a watch or wallet undetected. Hypothetically, “I probably could get into people’s backpacks. With their phones, they’re really distracted,” he says.
If you're looking to watch some new movies at home, here's my roundup of fresh fare hitting streaming services, including the animated comedy "Minions & Monsters" and Netflix documentary "SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of."
Get to know Kristen Welker and the women shaping news media
While we at Watch Party Central try not to get too political, midterm elections are Tuesday, Nov. 3, and there are some pretty consequential elections at hand. Who's there to guide us through all of it? TV critic Kelly Lawler recently sat down with Kristen Welker, host of NBC's "Meet the Press," to talk about AI, how she weathers being a frequent target for President Trump's attacks, and the importance of having an "open mind" next week. "What I am seeing and feeling on the ground when I hit the campaign trail is that voters are engaged," Welker says.
Kelly also chatted with the women of CNN on a number of topics, from drawing Trump's ire ("It makes me even more determined to do the job," says Dana Bash) to getting their caffeine fix on election night. "I drink like 16 cups of coffee a day anyway," jokes Kaitlan Collins.
Even more goodness to check out!
- This is a tough one, y'all: Patrick Stewart, who died Wednesday at 86, was a true fan favorite for what he brought to the worlds of "Star Trek" and "X-Men." At least we'll get to see his Professor X one last time in December's "Avengers: Doomsday."
- Playing football in "The Mosquito Bowl" helped Ray Nicholson relive his high school "glory days."
- Liam Neeson, back with another action flick "The Mongoose," spills on the acting advice he gave his son.
- Reba McEntire pays tribute to her old friend Dolly Parton on a new episode of "Happy's Place."
- Here are the biggest revelations from Netflix's Matthew Perry documentary, including a heartbreaking goodbye from his "Friends" friends.
- And "South Park" renaming itself "South America" isn't the only major change happening with the long-running comedy.
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me? Email btruitt@usatoday.com and follow me on the socials: I'm @briantruitt on Bluesky, Instagram and Threads.
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