Happy Halloween, everyone! [Insert maniacal laugh here]. Although it's not Halloween just yet, this is our last digest before the spookiest night of the year, so we're serving up a special edition filled with terror and terrible puns. Fans of Tim Burton have plenty to be excited about, as the final stop of his world-touring exhibition arrives in London. Meanwhile, in London, a fantastic new show by artist Fin DAC celebrates his creative influences (but hurry, it ends on October 26!). Elsewhere, Dutch Design Week continues, and a groundbreaking new retrospective in Venice focuses on Op Art pioneer Marina Apollonio. If you'd rather stay indoors, we recommend 'Smile 2' for some seasonal scares or 'Venom: The Last Dance' for pure escapism. Whether you're attending a costume party, carving pumpkins, or just enjoying toffee apples in the dark, have a spooktacular weekend!

'The World of Tim Burton' at the Design Museum (London, UK): Nothing screams 'spooky season' like a Tim Burton exhibition. From 'Beetlejuice' to 'Edward Scissorhands' to 'Corpse Bride' and beyond, Burton has created some of modern cinema's most iconic and quirky films. His personal archive of drawings, paintings, photographs, sketchbooks, set and costume designs, and more are now on display at London's Design Museum. This extensive exhibition traces Burton's creative evolution, from his personal life to his career. It's a must-see for fans and marks the final showing of a decade-long world tour, ending April 21, 2025.

Marina Apollonio: 'Beyond the Circle' at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Venice, Italy): Italian artist Marina Apollonio has been a pivotal figure in the Op Art and kinetic art movements of the 60s. Her geometric designs, known for their optical illusions, have become defining pieces of 20th-century art. This retrospective at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection showcases hundreds of her works, from paintings and sculptures to drawings and chromatic experiments, contextualizing her career from 1963 to the present day. The exhibition runs until March 3, 2025.

Mr.: 'Those that Bring Color to Life and Living' at Lehmann Maupin's Cork Street Pop-Up (London, UK): Best known for his Superflat style, Japanese artist Mr. explores Japanese culture and its undercurrents of obsession, commercialization, consumerism, and fetishization. This debut solo UK show features both print and motion works, creating a contemporary contemplation of pop culture imagery and its role in escapism. The exhibition runs until November 16, 2024.

Venom: The Last Dance: The third installment in the Venom series, following 2018's 'Venom' and 2021's 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage', sees Tom Hardy reprise his role as Eddie Brock, the host to the alien symbiote. Expect sardonic quips, high-octane action, and slimy special effects in this fitting finale to the franchise.

Three Kilometres to the End of the World: Directed by Emanuel Pârvu and set in a remote Romanian village, this film explores the struggles of a family, including a father's reaction to his son's coming out. Our reviewer David Mouriquand selected it as his Film of the Week, praising the director's astute observation of community-formed bubbles and their deeply embedded strictures.

The Room Next Door: Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language feature film, winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, is a powerful portrait of life, death, and the unbreakable bonds that help us navigate it all. Based on Sigrid Nunez's novel, it focuses on the relationship between two old friends, Ingrid and Martha, played by Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton.

'The Disappearance of Kimmy Diore' (Disney+): Detective Sara Roussel investigates the case of a kidnapped 6-year-old YouTuber named Kimmy. This French crime drama tackles the exploitation of child influencers and their potentially catastrophic effects.

'Rivals' (Disney+): This steamy show, based on Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel, centers on a rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black and media mogul Lord Tony Baddingham, set against the garish kitsch of the 80s.

Laura Marling: 'Patterns in Repeat': Laura Marling's latest album, following 2020's 'Song for Our Daughter', explores her experience of motherhood and personal revelations. The sound is filled with silky emotion and lulling melodies.

Pixies: 'The Night the Zombies Came': The Pixies' latest album, with a Halloweeny title, feels like a return to their trademark haunted sound, offering moody surf rock for vibing out.

Lady Gaga: 'Disease': Lady Gaga's first pop single in a while, following 2020's 'Chromatica' and two jazz records, returns to dark dance-pop with haunted house party fun.

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