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This Week’s Best Premieres: Anne Hathaway’s ‘Verity,’ Florence Pugh’s ‘East of Eden’ and More

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Jonathan P. Moustakas

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This Week's best premieres

This week’s best premieres stretched from New York to Los Angeles, with stops at NYFF and the Academy Museum.

This week’s best premieres made for one of the busiest stretches on the fall calendar. Anne Hathaway capped a huge year in New York, Florence Pugh brought a Steinbeck epic to the Paris Theater, Tom Cruise unveiled his boldest swing in decades in Los Angeles and the New York Film Festival kept the red carpets rolling all week.

Here are the events worth seeing from September 25 through October 3, from movie premieres and festival screenings to awards dinners, museum openings, brand parties and a tour kickoff.

This Week’s Best Premieres:

‘Verity’ Premiere in New York

  • Pregnant Woman in a Strapless Black Sequin Gown with a Long Train Posing on a Red-carpet Backdrop, Photographers in the Background.
  • Two Women Laughing and Embracing on a Red Carpet; One in a White Fringe Dress, the Other in a Black Sequin Gown.
  • Portrait of a Man in a Dark Suit Smiling at the Camera Against a Red Patterned Backdrop at an Event.
  • Man in a Dark Navy Plaid Suit Posing with Two Women in Glamorous Gowns on a Red-carpet Backdrop with White Cursive Lettering Behind Them.
  • Four Adults in Formal Wear Posing on a Red Carpet in Front of a Pink Backdrop with Script Lettering
  • Two Women on a Red Carpet, Holding Hands and Smiling; One Wears a White Fringe Outfit, the Other a Black Strapless Dress Against a Pink Backdrop.
  • Two Women in Formal Gowns Share a Hug and Laugh on a Red Carpet Event.
  • Three People Posing on a Red Carpet in Front of a Bold Red Backdrop, Smiling for Cameras. One Man in a Dark Suit, Two Women in Glamorous Dresses (one White Fringed, One Black) Stand Together.
  • Man in a Dark Pinstripe Double-breasted Suit Standing Against a Red Backdrop, Hands Loosely Clasped.
  • Woman with Dark Hair in a Silver Fringe Dress Smiles on a Red Carpet Backdrop.
  • Pregnant Woman in a Sparkling Black Gown Posing on a Red Carpet with an Amazon Studios Backdrop Behind Her.
  • Woman in a Glittery Black Strapless Ball Gown Poses on a Red Backdrop with White Signage, Wearing Dangling Earrings and Bracelets.
  • Woman on a Red Carpet Wearing a Silver Fringe Two-piece Gown (crop Top and Long Fringe Skirt), Red Lipstick, Posing for Photos.
  • Woman with Dark Hair in a White Beaded Fringe Two-piece Dress Posing on a Red Carpet Backdrop with a Bold Logo Behind Her.
  • Woman in a Strapless Black Sequined Ball Gown Posing on a Red Carpet Backdrop with Decorative White Design Behind Her.
  • Woman on a Red Carpet Wearing a Silver Fringe Crop Top and Matching Long Sequined Skirt, Against a Red Backdrop with Event Branding.
  • Two Women in Formal Dresses Share a Laugh While Embracing at a Red-carpet Event, Hands Intertwined in Front of a Red Backdrop.
  • Pregnant Woman in a Glittering Black Gown Posing on a Red Carpet in Front of a Pink Backdrop That Reads'Verita MGM Studios'.

Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett and Ismael Cruz Cordova brought Verity to New York on September 29. Michael Showalter’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling thriller casts Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling novelist hired to finish the books of Hathaway’s Verity Crawford, a famous author left paralyzed after a car accident, with Hartnett as Verity’s husband, Jeremy.

For Hathaway, the premiere capped a remarkable year that already included The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. The film went on to open at No. 1 this weekend with an estimated $33 million, the same weekend Johnson hosted Saturday Night Live. See our full Verity premiere photos and read our review.

‘East of Eden’ Premiere in New York

  • Black-and-white Image of a Stylish Woman in a Large Coat Turning Her Head, with a Blurred Crowd in the Background at an Event.
  • Smiling Man in a Gray Suit and Striped Tie Posing at a Red-carpet Event with a Netflix Backdrop in Warm Lighting
  • Black-and-white Backstage Shot of a Glamorous Woman in an Ornate Gown, Adjusting Her Sunglasses.
  • Backstage Portrait of a Person in a Vintage Outfit Adjusting Sunglasses and Posing with Lips Pursed.
  • Cameraman Filming a Subject with a Professional Video Camera, with a Blurred Figure in a Yellow Outfit in the Foreground.
  • Woman in a Black Dress Posing on a Red Carpet at a Netflix Event, with Large White Letters in the Backdrop.
  • Woman in a Black Lace Dress with Red Floral Embroidery Speaking at a Netflix Podium with a Microphone and Notes in Hand.
  • Model Posing in a Lime-green Oversized Blazer with a Beaded Corset-style Top and a Grey Satin Skirt, Against a Warm Orange Backdrop.

Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist and creator Zoe Kazan premiered Netflix’s East of Eden at the Paris Theater on September 30, with the after-party next door at The Plaza. Cast members Hoon Lee, Tracy Letts, Ciaran Hinds and Martha Plimpton joined them, along with guests including Paul Dano, Aubrey Plaza and Carrie Coon.

The seven-episode limited series adapts John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, with Pugh as Cathy Ames, Abbott as Adam Trask and Faist as his brother, Charles. It carries a family legacy: Kazan’s grandfather, Elia Kazan, directed the 1955 film starring James Dean. The series is now streaming.

‘Digger’ Premiere in Los Angeles

Two People Posing on a Red Carpet Against an Orange Backdrop; Man in a Dark Jacket Points at the Woman in a Cream Blazer.
Photo Credit Amy Sussmangetty Images

Tom Cruise and Emma D’Arcy debuted Digger in Los Angeles on September 28. Alejandro G. Inarritu‘s apocalyptic satire casts Cruise, nearly unrecognizable under prosthetics, as Digger Rockwell, an oil tycoon whose Arctic drilling sets off a global catastrophe, with Riz Ahmed, John Goodman and Sandra Huller in the ensemble.

The film opened October 2 to about $7.5 million, the lowest debut for a Cruise film since 2007’s Lions for Lambs, after splitting critics down the middle. Warner Bros. is still positioning it as an awards contender. We called it the wildest performance of Cruise’s career.

‘Animals’ Premiere in Los Angeles

Five Adults in Formal Attire Pose Together on a Black Carpet at a Netflix Animals Premiere, with a Large Animals Backdrop in the Background.
Photo Credit Monica Schippergetty Images

Ben Affleck directed and stars in Animals, and he walked the carpet in Los Angeles on October 1 with Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, Adriana Paz and Luis Gerardo Mendez. Matt Damon, Affleck’s longtime friend and collaborator, also turned out.

The R-rated kidnapping thriller is Affleck’s next Netflix project after The Rip, his earlier Netflix film with Damon. Animals arrives on the streamer on October 9.

‘Carrie’ Premiere in New York

Group of Guests in Formal Wear Posing on a Teal Carpet at a Prime Event, with a Teal Backdrop and Silver Decorations Behind Them.
Jamie Mccarthygetty Images for Prime Video

Mike Flanagan threw a prom-themed New York premiere for Carrie on September 28, a fitting choice for the most famous prom in horror history. Summer H. Howell, who plays the title role, was joined by Matthew Lillard, Samantha Sloyan, Kate Siegel, Amber Midthunder, Josie Totah, Alison Thornton, Arthur Conti and Joel Oulette.

Flanagan, the filmmaker behind The Haunting of Hill House and Doctor Sleep, expands Stephen King’s first novel into a full series. Carrie premieres on Prime Video on October 7.

‘Paper Tiger’ Opens the New York Film Festival

  • Man in a Pale Blue Suit Gazes at a Blonde Woman in a Black Dress As They Dance in a Blue-lit Club Setting, Her Hand Resting on His Shoulder.
  • Black-and-white Side Profile of a Man with Glasses Looking Down at a Piano, in a Dim Setting.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Woman in a Sleeveless Dress Smiles As She Stands Beside a Metal Pillar in a Dim Setting, Black-and-white Photo.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Man in a Blue Blazer Standing in a Dimly Lit Venue, Looking to the Right, with Blue Stage Lighting on His Face.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Woman Speaking into a Nyff-branded Microphone on Stage, with a Man in a Suit Seated Beside Her in the Background.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Man in a Dark Suit and Glasses Posing on a Green Film at Lincoln Center Backdrop.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Four Well-dressed Adults Posing Together on a Teal Backdrop with Nyff64 and Rolex Logos at a Film Festival.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Man in a Gray Blazer and Black Shirt Speaks into a Nyff Microphone on Stage, Gesturing with His Hand.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • a Man and Woman Pose Together on a Teal Event Backdrop, Dressed in Formal Attire, Smiling for the Photo at a Red-carpet-style Event.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Three People Posing at a Paper Tiger Event: Two Men in Gray Suits Flanking a Smiling Blonde Woman in a Dark Gray Dress, Backdrop with Logos.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • a Woman in a Dark Blue Dress and a Man in a Gray Suit Pose Together on a Film at Lincoln Center Backdrop with Sponsor Logos in Green Background.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Man in a Grey Suit and Black Shirt Posing at a Film at Lincoln Center Event, Backdrop Features Rolex and Event Logos.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Woman with a Blonde Bob in a Dark Gray Sleeveless Dress Posing on a Green Step-and-repeat Backdrop with Logos for Film at Lincoln Center and Rolex Behind Her.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Two Men in Gray Suits Posing Together at a Green-and-teal Backdrop with Event Logos Behind Them.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Blonde Woman in a Dark Navy Dress Posing on a Green Backdrop with Nyff64 and Rolex Logos Behind Her
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Man in a Gray Blazer and Black Shirt Signs Something with a Pen Outdoors in a Busy Urban Area.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Man in a Gray Blazer Being Interviewed in Front of a Green Backdrop with Sponsor Logos Like Rolex and Paper Tiger.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Man in a Light Suit Signing Autographs at an Outdoor Event, Focused on His Task Amid a Crowd
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Smiling Blonde Woman in a Sleeveless Denim Dress on a City Sidewalk, Holding a Pale Pink Handbag.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Man in a Light-colored Suit Walking Toward the Camera on a City Sidewalk, with a Crowd and Photographers in the Background.
    Mettie Ostrowsk

Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Miles Teller and director James Gray kicked off the 64th New York Film Festival with Paper Tiger on September 25. The film, which premiered in competition at Cannes, is a Queens family drama that turns into a Russian mob thriller, with Driver as a charismatic uncle and Johansson and Teller as the parents caught in the middle.

Neon opens it in limited release on November 13 before expanding November 20. We called it Gray’s best film yet.

‘A Long Winter’ at the New York Film Festival

  • Man in Front of a Microphone on Stage, Addressing a Line of Well-dressed Presenters Against a Large Nyff64 Backdrop.
  • Young Man in a Dark Plaid Suit Smiles on a Green Backdrop Adorned with Nyff64 and Rolex Logos at a Film Festival Red Carpet Event.
  • Man Posing on a Green Step-and-repeat Backdrop with Nyff64 and Film at Lincoln Center Logos, Wearing a Black Shirt and Dark Trousers.
  • Man in a Black Double-breasted Suit Posing on a Nyff64 Backdrop with Film at Lincoln Center Logos.
  • Woman in a Strapless Black Gown Posing on a Green Nyff64 Backdrop with Sponsor Logos.
  • Man with Glasses and a Beard Posing in Front of a Green Backdrop at a Film Event, Wearing a Navy Button-up Shirt and Dark Pants.
  • Four People in Formal Attire Posing for Photos on a Green Event Backdrop with Nyff64 and Film at Lincoln Center Logos in the Background.

Fred Hechinger, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Caitriona Balfe, Kit Connor, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo brought A Long Winter to NYFF on September 27. The film is the latest from Andrew Haigh, whose All of Us Strangers was one of the most acclaimed films of 2023.

A Long Winter has been on a long festival run this fall, playing Telluride and Toronto before New York, and it has quietly emerged as one of the season’s best-reviewed dramas.

‘Possible Love’ at the New York Film Festival

  • ‘possible Love’ at New York Film Festival Lee Chang-dong, Sul Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon, Cho Yeo-jeong and Zo In-sung Screened Possible Love at the New York Film Festival on Sunday.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • ‘possible Love’ at New York Film Festival Lee Chang-dong, Sul Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon, Cho Yeo-jeong and Zo In-sung Screened Possible Love at the New York Film Festival on Sunday.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • ‘possible Love’ at New York Film Festival Lee Chang-dong, Sul Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon, Cho Yeo-jeong and Zo In-sung Screened Possible Love at the New York Film Festival on Sunday.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • ‘possible Love’ at New York Film Festival Lee Chang-dong, Sul Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon, Cho Yeo-jeong and Zo In-sung Screened Possible Love at the New York Film Festival on Sunday.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • ‘possible Love’ at New York Film Festival Lee Chang-dong, Sul Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon, Cho Yeo-jeong and Zo In-sung Screened Possible Love at the New York Film Festival on Sunday.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • ‘possible Love’ at New York Film Festival Lee Chang-dong, Sul Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon, Cho Yeo-jeong and Zo In-sung Screened Possible Love at the New York Film Festival on Sunday.
    Mettie Ostrowsk

Lee Chang-dong presesnted Possible Love at NYFF on September 27, joined by Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Cho Yeo-jeong and Zo In-sung. The film won the Grand Jury Prize at Venice and is South Korea’s official submission for the Oscar for international feature.

It is Lee’s first feature since Burning in 2018, and it reunites him with Jeon, who won best actress at Cannes for his Secret Sunshine in 2007. Netflix is releasing the film.

‘You Can See Everything’ at the New York Film Festival

  • Two Men on a Stage with a Purple Backdrop Reading 'you Can See Everything' and 'dolby Atmos.'
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Two Men on a Stage in Front of a Large Purple Screen That Reads 'you Can See Everything' with a Microphone Nearby.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Two Men Pose for a Photo at a Nyff64 Event, Standing in Front of a Teal Backdrop with Rolex and Film at Lincoln Center Logos.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Two Men Pose in Front of a Teal Nyff64 Backdrop Covered with Rolex and Film at Lincoln Center Logos.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Three People Sit on Stage in Front of a Large Purple Screen That Reads 'you Can See Everything' with Dolby Atmos Branding Above Them.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Two Men on a Stage in Conversation During a Panel, One Holding a Nyff Microphone.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Man with Glasses Speaks into a Nyff-branded Microphone on Stage, Gesturing with His Left Hand.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Male Speaker with Gray Hair Speaks into a Handheld Microphone on a Stage, Nyff-branded Mic Visible, Purple Backdrop Behind Him.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Man with Glasses Shoots a Photo with a Small Camera While Colleagues Stand in a Blue-lit Backstage Area of an Event Venue.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Man in a Dark Sweater Stands in a Blue-lit Backstage Area, with Blurred People in the Background at an Event.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Backstage Group of Seven People at an Event; Two Men Stand in Front, One Smiling with Arms Crossed As the Other Places Hands on His Shoulders, Others Watch in a Blue-lit Room with Lanyards.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Three Men on a Dimly Lit Stage; One Speaks into a Microphone Labeled Nyff While Two Others Listen Nearby on a Purple Backdrop.
    Mettie Ostrowsk
  • Man Wearing a Dark Jacket and Glasses, Holding a Compact Camera Up to His Face to Take a Photo Indoors.
    Mettie Ostrowsk

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim screened You Can See Everything at NYFF on September 30. The A24 documentary takes on Elizabeth Holmes, the Theranos founder whose collapse became one of the defining corporate scandals of the century.

It was a big week for Oppenheim, who also directed Primetime, the Robert Pattinson film now in its second weekend in theaters. The documentary premiered at Telluride earlier this fall.

‘Misty Green’ at the New York Film Festival

Five Well-dressed Individuals Posing Together on a Nyff64 Step-and-repeat Backdrop with Film at Lincoln Center and Rolex Logos in Green.
Photo Credit Cindy Ordgetty Images for Flc

Rosalind Eleazar, Daniel Kaluuya, Chris Rock, Topher Grace and Amy Landecker celebrated Misty Green at NYFF on October 3. The A24 drama has followed a strong run at Toronto, where Eleazar’s lead performance became one of the breakout stories of the fall.

Eleazar is now firmly in the conversation for the lead actress races. Her work in the film is our pick for the performance of the year.

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ at the New York Film Festival

  • Four People in Suits Pose Playfully with Claw-like Hands on a Godzilla: Minus One Backdrop; Center-right Person Holds a Small Godzilla Figure.
    Sean Diserio
  • Young Woman Posing on a Green Step-and-repeat Backdrop, Wearing a Black Velvet Blouse and Cream Skirt at a Film Festival Event.
    Sean Diserio
  • Two Adults in Formal Attire Pose Together on a Green Backdrop at a Film Event, the Man Holding a Small Dark Statue Prize.
    Sean Diserio
  • Three People in Formal Attire Posing at a Film Event with a Green Backdrop Featuring Sponsor Logos, One Person Holding a Small Godzilla-like Figure Between Them, All Smiling.
    Sean Diserio
  • Man in a Dark Pinstripe Suit Holding a Godzilla-like Figurine at a Film Festival Backdrop with Logos Behind Him.
    Sean Diserio
  • Godzilla Action Figure Posed on a Black Surface Against a Nyff64 Backdrop with Festival Logos Visible in the Background, Foregrounded for Display Purposes, Not a Real Scene
    Sean Diserio

Director Takashi Yamazaki brought Godzilla Minus Zero to NYFF on October 3 alongside stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe and Kazuaki Kishida, all returning from the previous film.

The sequel follows Godzilla Minus One, which became a surprise global hit in 2023 and won the Oscar for best visual effects, a first for the franchise. GKids is handling the release, and the new film is already being discussed as a contender in the non-English and box office races at the Golden Globes.

‘Naza’ at the New York Film Festival

  • Man with Dark Hair and Beard Speaks into a Handheld Microphone on a Blue Stage Backdrop, Gesturing with His Hands.
  • Three People on a Stage in a Panel Discussion, with a Large Blue Backdrop Reading Nyff and October 12, 2019 at Lincoln Center.
  • Two People Sit on Stage in a Blue Backdrop; the Woman on the Left Speaks into a Nyff Microphone While the Man on the Right Listens.
  • Panel Discussion on a Stage with Three People Seated, Large Blue Screen Behind Displaying Nyff 64 Graphics and Rolex Logo, Audience in Foreground
  • Two Panelists Sit on Stage During a Discussion, Each Holding a Microphone Against a Blue Backdrop with Geometric Shapes.
  • Panel Discussion on a Stage with a Large Purple Backdrop Showing Nyff64 Branding and an Audience in Front.
  • Two People Pose Side by Side Against a Black Backdrop: a Woman with Short Hair and Glasses in a Black Turtleneck on the Left, and a Man with a Beard in a Tan Sweatshirt on the Right.
  • Two People Posing for a Photo at a Nyff64 Event with a Teal Backdrop Featuring Film at Lincoln Center and Rolex Logos; Woman in Black Turtleneck and Glasses, Man in Tan Sweater and Jeans.

Filmmakers Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham discussed their film Naza at NYFF on October 3. The two previously co-directed the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land.

‘Elsinore’ Screening in Los Angeles

Man in a Light Blue Button-down Shirt and Jeans Standing with Hands in Pockets, Smiling at Camera Against a Marble Wall.
Stewart Cookfocus Features Via Getty Images

Andrew Scott stopped by a special Los Angeles screening of Elsinore on September 30. Scott plays Ian Charleson, the Chariots of Fire star who performed Hamlet at the National Theatre in 1989 while secretly dying of AIDS, in Simon Stone’s drama co-starring Olivia Colman.

The film won the International People’s Choice Award at TIFF, and Scott is one of the frontrunners in this year’s Best Actor race. Focus Features opens it November 20.

MUBI Celebrates Sandra Huller

Three Women Pose Together at a Social Event, Smiling at the Camera; Left in a Black Blazer, Middle in a Gray Suit, Right in a Blue-and-white Striped Shirt.
Dave Allocca Starpix

Mubi hosted a New York tastemaker afternoon on September 27 celebrating Sandra Huller’s performances in Rose and Fatherland, with Katie Couric and Tovah Feldshuh among the supporters. The distributor also held a September 29 reception with Sofia Coppola for Making Marie Antoinette.

Sylvester Stallone at 92NY

Smiling Man in a Maroon Pinstripe Suit Sits on Stage in a Gray Chair.
Photo Credit Vladimir Kolesnikovmichael Priest Photography

Sylvester Stallone sat down at 92NY on September 28 to discuss his new memoir, The Steps, and his reaction to I Play Rocky.

Kevin Feige Honored at the Will Rogers Pioneer of the Year Dinner

Three Men in Suits Pose with a Bronze Film Award on a Wooden Base, Standing in Front of a Dark Backdrop with Bold Red Letters.
Photo Credit Ryan Millercapture Imaging

Chris Pratt and Jon Favreau turned out for Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige as he was named Pioneer of the Year by the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation at the Beverly Hilton on September 30. The foundation supports entertainment industry workers in need, and the evening raised $1.9 million.

Favreau, who directed Iron Man, praised Feige for giving career-defining opportunities to filmmakers without long resumes. Pratt credited him with seeing a future Star-Lord when few others did. Feige, for his part, said he got into the business because he loves movies and was “the audience” long before he understood how they were made.

‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ 20th Anniversary at the Academy Museum

Guillermo Del Toro in a Dark Suit Posing at Pan's Labyrinth 20th Anniversary Event with a Marble Backdrop and Logos Behind Him.
Photo Credit Susana Capra

Guillermo del Toro marked 20 years of Pan’s Labyrinth with an anniversary screening and reception at the Academy Museum on October 1, presented with Patron Tequila.

The 2006 dark fairy tale, set in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, won three Oscars, for cinematography, art direction and makeup, and remains one of the most beloved fantasy films of the century. Del Toro later won best picture and best director for The Shape of Water.

‘The Horror Show’ at the Academy Museum

Two Men Posing for a Photo in Front of a Bold Red-and-black Backdrop at an Event.
Photo Credit Emma Mcintyregetty Images

David Dastmalchian and Edgar Wright were among the guests at the opening reception for “The Horror Show,” the Academy Museum’s new exhibition, on September 25.

‘Rolling Loud: The Movie’ Premiere

Four People Pose Together in Front of a Rolling Loud: the Movie Backdrop on a Black Carpet, Smiling for the Photo.
Eric Charbonneauketchup Entertainment Via Getty Images

Owen Wilson, Christian Convery, Christine Ko and director Jeremy Garelick premiered Rolling Loud: The Movie in Los Angeles on September 30. The comedy, inspired by true events, follows an overprotective father who tries to bond with his 13-year-old son by sneaking him into the Rolling Loud hip-hop festival in Miami.

Matt Rife co-stars, and the film features cameos from Travis Scott, Sexyy Red, Ty Dolla $ign and Ski Mask the Slump God. Ketchup Entertainment released it in theaters on October 2.

Olivia Rodrigo Kicks Off ‘The Unraveled Tour’

Female Singer on a Dark Stage with Arms Raised, Microphone in Hand, As Confetti Falls Around Her.
Photo Credit Christopher Polk Pmc

Olivia Rodrigo opened The Unraveled Tour at the PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 25.

Madonna’s VMAs Afterparty

  • Kiko Milano Celebrated Its Global Brand Ambassador Madonna with a Vmas Afterparty at Chateau Marmont on Sunday, with Charli Xcx Among the Guests.
    Photo Myles Hendrik
  • Kiko Milano Celebrated Its Global Brand Ambassador Madonna with a Vmas Afterparty at Chateau Marmont on Sunday, with Charli Xcx Among the Guests.
    Photo Myles Hendrik
  • Kiko Milano Celebrated Its Global Brand Ambassador Madonna with a Vmas Afterparty at Chateau Marmont on Sunday, with Charli Xcx Among the Guests.
    Photo Myles Hendrik
  • Kiko Milano Celebrated Its Global Brand Ambassador Madonna with a Vmas Afterparty at Chateau Marmont on Sunday, with Charli Xcx Among the Guests.
    Photo Myles Hendrik
  • Kiko Milano Celebrated Its Global Brand Ambassador Madonna with a Vmas Afterparty at Chateau Marmont on Sunday, with Charli Xcx Among the Guests.
    Photo Myles Hendrik
  • Kiko Milano Celebrated Its Global Brand Ambassador Madonna with a Vmas Afterparty at Chateau Marmont on Sunday, with Charli Xcx Among the Guests.
    Photo Myles Hendrik
  • Kiko Milano Celebrated Its Global Brand Ambassador Madonna with a Vmas Afterparty at Chateau Marmont on Sunday, with Charli Xcx Among the Guests.
    Photo Myles Hendrik
  • Kiko Milano Celebrated Its Global Brand Ambassador Madonna with a Vmas Afterparty at Chateau Marmont on Sunday, with Charli Xcx Among the Guests.
    Photo Myles Hendrik
  • Kiko Milano Celebrated Its Global Brand Ambassador Madonna with a Vmas Afterparty at Chateau Marmont on Sunday, with Charli Xcx Among the Guests.
    Photo Myles Hendrik

KIKO Milano toasted its global ambassador Madonna with a VMAs afterparty at the Chateau Marmont on September 27, capping one of the biggest nights of her career. Madonna won seven awards at the show, the most of anyone, and Charli xcx was among the guests who came out to celebrate.

Paul Reed Smith’s Guitar Center Rockwalk Induction

Two Men on a Stage During a Rock Event, One with a Microphone and Sunglasses, the Other Smiling in a Blazer; Backdrop Shows Logos Like Legends Play Here and Guitar Center.
Photo Credit Guitar Center

John Mayer inducted PRS Guitars founder Paul Reed Smith into the Guitar Center Rockwalk on October 3, during Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin.

New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala

Three Elegant Women in Pale Pink Gowns Pose Together at a Formal Gala Event.
Photo Credit Jared Siskinpatrick Mcmullan Via Getty Images

Sarah Jessica Parker, Stevie Nicks and Emily Blavatnik stepped out at the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala on October 1.

Veuve Clicquot’s Club Solaire

Two Stylish Women Pose at a Veuve Clicquot Event by a Dj Booth, Sunset in the Background, Holding Wine Glasses.
Photo Credit Veuve Clicquot Bfa

Charlize Theron and Este Haim were among the guests as Veuve Clicquot opened Club Solaire on Venice Beach on October 1.

Tom Holland at Drink Las Vegas

Tom Holland Stopped by the Four-day Drink Las Vegas Festival in Support of His Bero Brand over the Weekend.
Photo Credit Denise Truscellogetty Images for Drink Las Vegas

Tom Holland stopped by the four-day Drink Las Vegas festival to support Bero, his nonalcoholic beer brand.

Step Up’s Inspiration Awards

Two Women Posing Together at an Orange Backdrop; Left Woman Wears a Printed Suit with Large Glasses, Right Woman Wears a Black Blazer and Burgundy Top, Both Smiling.
Photo Credit Stewart Cookstep Up Via Getty Images

Demi Moore and Ali Larter were honored at Step Up’s 2026 Inspiration Awards in Los Angeles on September 25.

The Hollywood Rush

Two People Smile for the Camera on a Hollywood Rush Red Carpet Backdrop with Fostermore Logos, Arm in Arm.
Photo Credit Araya Dohenygetty Images for the Hollywood Rush

Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone took part in The Hollywood Rush, a one-night event benefiting FosterMore, in Los Angeles on September 27.

Project Angel Food’s Angel Awards

Older Man in a Dark Suit and Tie Stands Against a Blue Backdrop at an Angel Awards Event.
Photo Credit Tommaso Boddigetty Images for Project Angel Food

Chuck Lorre, the creator of The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men, was honored at Project Angel Food’s 2026 Angel Awards on October 3.

Catalina Film Festival

Woman Posing at Catalina Film Festival Backdrop, Making a Peace Sign with a Bright Yellow Shawl over a Light Blue Dress.
Photo Credit Unique Nicolegetty Images

Twilight and Thirteen director Catherine Hardwicke was honored on opening night of the 2026 Catalina Film Festival on September 25.

Fragrance and Beauty Launches

Man in a Black Blazer and Jeans Posing Beside a Kenneth Cole Inspire Advertisement in a Retail Store Store Display.
Kevin Mazurgetty Images for Kenneth Cole Fragrances

Joe Jonas joined Kenneth Cole to launch the brand’s Inspire fragrance at the Nordstrom Men’s Store in New York, while Mandy Moore and Sarah Michelle Gellar helped open the new Target Beauty Studio in Los Angeles on September 25.

‘Double Trouble’ Screening

Three People Posing on a Red Carpet at a Double Trouble Premiere, Backdrop with Logos Visible (man Left in Gray Shirt, Woman Center in Champagne Gown, Woman Right in Dark Pinstripe Suit).

Jack Griffo and twin sisters Violet and Madeleine McGraw attended a special screening of Double Trouble in Los Angeles on October 3.

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Jonathan P. Moustakas founded The Cinema Group in 2020 during the challenges of the pandemic, after losing the vital ability to find community in theaters and escape through the captivating magic of cinema. Feeling profoundly cut off from the vibrant film community he cherished, he sought to create a welcoming home for dedicated cinema fans while providing engaging, daily curated content that resonates with their passions. Years later, The Cinema Group has blossomed from a small collective of loyal fans into a thriving brand that reaches millions of audiences every month across a diverse array of platforms and mediums.
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