Movies Update: ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ and More

Plus, a talk with Daniel Craig.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story October 1, 2021 By Mekado Murphy Movies Editor Hey, movie fans! Perhaps, just maybe, you've heard that there's a "Sopranos" movie prequel. "The Many Saints of Newark" is now in theaters and on HBO Max. Unfortunately, our critic prefers the TV series. "The best thing about 'The Many Saints of Newark' is that it makes you think about 'The Sopranos,'" Manohla Dargis writes, "but that's also the worst thing about it." In preparation, read an interview with one of the film's stars, Michael Gandolfini (son of James), check out our "Sopranos" family tree and watch a scene of a young Tony already getting himself into trouble. The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die," doesn't arrive in the United States until Oct. 8, but it has opened in other parts of the world. We have a (mixed) review, as well as a highly entertaining interview with the film's star, Daniel Craig, playing 007 for the last time. A couple of other star vehicles (one considerably more expensive than the other) are out now as well. Tom Hardy is back as a journalist with an alien side in "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" (only in theaters). And Jake Gyllenhaal takes on a heroic, if not superhero, role in the nearly-one-man drama "The Guilty," streaming on Netflix. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has, at long last, opened in Los Angeles. Dargis took a stroll through its halls and offered some thoughts. And science-fiction lovers who are anticipating the arrival of "Dune" later this month can get their sci-fi fix with a handful of under-the-radar films available to stream now. Enjoy the movies! Warner Bros 'The Many Saints of Newark' Review: The Best Really Is Over In the movie prequel to "The Sopranos," Tony returns as a child who learns to navigate his families on a difficult road to mob power. By Manohla Dargis Nicola Dove/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios 'No Time to Die' Review: His Word Is His Bond The 25th episode in the venerable franchise — and Daniel Craig's last as 007 — finds its hero in a somber mood. By A.O. Scott Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT CRITICS' PICKS Netflix Critic's Pick 'The Guilty' Review: Dial R for Redemption Jake Gyllenhaal plays an imploding 911 operator in this riveting remake. By Jeannette Catsoulis Greenwich Entertainment Critic's Pick 'Karen Dalton: In My Own Time' Review: An Elemental Musical Force A documentary chronicles the turbulent life of a singer whose music made a substantial impression on New York's 1960s folk scene and still resonates today. By Glenn Kenny ANATOMY OF A SCENE Warner Bros Anatomy of a Scene Meet a Young Tony Soprano in 'The Many Saints of Newark' The director Alan Taylor discusses a scene featuring William Ludwig as the young Tony, and Alessandro Nivola as Dickie Moltisanti. By Mekado Murphy MOVIE REVIEWS Sony Pictures 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' Review: The One-Man Odd Couple Returns Starring Tom Hardy, this superhero sequel turns into a slapstick blood bath about two threesomes both in desperate need of throuples therapy. By Amy Nicholson Carole Bethuel/Neon 'Titane' Review: Auto Erotic Julia Ducournau's new film, a prizewinner at Cannes, is a grisly, philosophical thriller that puts the pedal to the metal. By A.O. Scott Netflix 'Britney vs Spears' Review: When the Intervention Is the Problem A Netflix documentary directed by Erin Lee Carr offers a timely if vexing primer on the pop star's legal battle, which may finally be coming to an end. By Lisa Kennedy Patti Perret/Amazon Studios 'Black as Night' and 'Bingo Hell' Review: Marginalized Heroes Two horror comedies that champion the downtrodden are part of the anthology series "Welcome to the Blumhouse," streaming on Amazon. By Jeannette Catsoulis Stan Alley/Dark Sky Films 'Coming Home in the Dark' Review: No Picnic A family outing attracts mysterious, menacing uninvited guests in this grinding New Zealand thriller. By Glenn Kenny Tjasa Kalkan 'Mayday' Review: Misandry Is the Most Dangerous Game A group of female insurgents hunt down weary men in this halfhearted, half-feminist fantasy from Karen Cinorre. By Teo Bugbee MGM 'The Addams Family 2' Review: Wednesday Goes West America's creepiest family takes a road trip in this animated sequel, though their antics are far more kooky than spooky. By Lena Wilson Shout! Studios 'Old Henry' Review: Can't Keep Him Down on the Farm Starring Tim Blake Nelson, the film tips its hat to classic westerns, even if it gets caught in their shadows. By Ben Kenigsberg Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT NEWS & FEATURES Devin Oktar Yalkin for The New York Times Michael Gandolfini and the Riddle of Tony Soprano In "The Many Saints of Newark," James Gandolfini's son takes on his father's iconic role. But knowing his dad hardly prepared him for the work ahead. By Dave Itzkoff Devin Oktar Yalkin for The New York Times Exit Interview Ladies and Gentlemen, Daniel Craig At long last, the star of the James Bond franchise bids farewell to 007 with "No Time to Die" (and learns for the first time about his life as an internet meme). By Dave Itzkoff Justin Chung for The New York Times critic's Notebook The Academy Museum Finds Good Intentions in Messy Film History While the cinematic objects on display fascinate, the much-delayed institution opens with an emphasis on diversity and pluralism, not past and present sins. By Manohla Dargis Heather Sten for The New York Times Encounters Ann Dowd Sails Around New York Harbor The Emmy-winning actress stars in an indie film, "Mass," which opens this week. By Alexis Soloski Greenwich Entertainment Critic's Notebook Karen Dalton, a Musical Mystery That Doesn't Need to Be Solved A new documentary about the blues-folk singer, who died in 1993, works to make her known without unraveling all of her riddles. By Lindsay Zoladz STREAMING Shudder Five Science-Fiction Movies to Stream Now Hoping for some exciting sci-fi before "Dune" arrives? Try this selection of overlooked nuggets. By Elisabeth Vincentelli A24 The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now Movies upon movies await, and you don't even have to drill down to find them. By Jason Bailey Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT How are we doing? We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to moviesupdate@nytimes.com. Like this email? 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