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The Best Movies, TV, Books, Art and Theater Arriving in November

Jennifer Lawrence in Die, My Love.

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Try not to read too hard into the undercurrent of violence and/or malaise in the cream of November’s cultural crop. Whether you consider it a sign of the times or a distraction from them, you’ll find plenty to occupy your attention as we barrel toward the darkest few months of the year.

Peter Hujar’s Day
Drawn from a long-forgotten recording between the famed photographer (an excellent Ben Whishaw) and his friend Linda Rosenkrantz (Rebecca Hall), this intimate drama captures a 1970s-era moment and a mood. Directed by critical darling Ira Sachs (Passages), it’s a serene counterpoint to the frenzied chaos of Hollywood’s usual fare. Nov. 6