Happenings for the Week of October 27

By the Editorial Team · Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Several high-profile cultural events are launching this week, including film premieres like Peter Berg’s World War II drama "The Mosquito Bowl," a Broadway revival of Aaron Sorkin’s "A Few Good Men," and major exhibitions such as the Agatha Christie retrospective at the British Library. These releases and openings highlight a vibrant season across film, theater, and museums, offering audiences a wide array of historical, dramatic, and investigative storytelling experiences.

This week’s cultural calendar features a diverse range of new film releases, television premieres, theater revivals, and major exhibitions across the United States and Europe.

In film, "The Mosquito Bowl," directed by Peter Berg, debuts on October 30. The movie dramatizes a legendary football game among Marine Corps players in the months before the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. It is adapted from Buzz Bissinger’s nonfiction book and highlights the intersection of sports and military history.

Also premiering on October 30 is "Gentle Monster," a drama directed by Marie Kreutzer. The film revolves around two parallel stories: a pianist who relocates to the countryside to support her husband, and a police investigator confronting her father’s cognitive decline. Both women uncover unsettling accusations involving the men in their lives. The cast includes Léa Seydoux, Jella Haase, Laurence Rupp, and Sylvester Groth.

On television, Netflix released on October 27 a three-part documentary titled "The One About Matthew Perry," which explores the late actor’s life, career, and struggles with substance abuse. The series features interviews with Perry’s family and friends, providing an in-depth look at the “Friends” star’s legacy.

Apple TV+ launches "Nocturne" on October 30, a crime series starring Liev Schreiber as a former veteran turned homicide detective who moves to a quiet town in western Pennsylvania. His hopes for tranquility are disrupted by a series of serial killings. The show is based on Lars Kepler’s Joona Linna novels and is developed by John Ilavin.

In theater, "A Few Good Men" returns to Broadway with a revival running from October 29 through January 10, 2027, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York. The military courtroom drama by Aaron Sorkin stars Tom Blyth, Krysta Rodriguez, and Bradley Whitford, under the direction of Tony Award winner Michael Arden.

Exhibition highlights include "Agatha Christie, A World of Mystery," opening October 30 at the British Library in London. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the author’s death, the exhibition delves into the creation of iconic detective characters such as Hercule Poirot and examines Christie’s enduring influence on crime fiction.

In Washington, D.C., the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden reopens on October 31 after a four-year expansion led by designer Hiroshi Sugimoto. The renovation increases the garden’s capacity by 50 percent, now showcasing 60 sculptures amid more than 30,000 plants and trees.

Finally, the MCC Theater in New York continues its run of Anne Washburn’s "Anon" through November 1. The play centers on a Texas mother whose growing conspiratorial mindset is fueled by TikTok. The production, directed by Anne Kauffman and led by Crystal Finn, has received critical acclaim for its timely themes and strong performances.

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