The Week’s best film, TV, book and live show on this weekend, with excerpts from the top reviews.
TELEVISION: The Name of the Rose
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“A 14th-century rural Italian monastery might not seem like the most riveting setting for one of the best-selling novels of all time but Umberto Eco’s 1983 thriller is a slow-burning, engrossing tale of murder and the power of belief. Starring Rupert Everett as megalomaniac inquisitor Bernard Gui and John Turturro as noble friar William of Baskerville, this lavish adaptation is an intricate, engaging introduction to Eco’s world of religious corruption. A serious companion to the 1986 Sean Connery film.”
On at 9pm on 11 October, BBC Two
MOVIE: American Woman
Roxana Hadadi for AV Club
“At its best, American Woman brings to mind Erin Brockovich or 20th Century Women or Gloria Bell: films about how the constraints of gender, class, and age push down upon a woman in myriad ways. And Miller finally gets the chance to demonstrate what she can do as a proper protagonist, breaking away from the stereotypes she’s too often played.”
Released 11 October
BOOK: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse
Review board for Waterstones
“Already a compassionate, heart-warming online phenomenon, Charlie Mackesy’s gently inspirational paintings and delicate calligraphic text fill this beautifully produced volume. The subtle, profound relationships between the quartet of titular characters form a plea for kindness and understanding in an often cruel and callous world. A reminder of the most important things in life. A book of hope for uncertain times.”
Released 1 October
STAGE: The Son
Dominic Cavendish in The Telegraph
“First seen at the Kiln theatre, Florian Zeller's harrowing portrait of a depressed teenage boy unravelling following his parents' divorce – with his nearest and dearest struggling to cope with his depression – features strong performances, impeccable direction from Michael Longhurst, and a fine translation from Christopher Hampton.”
Playing until 2 Novemberer at the Duke of York’s Theatre, London
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Friendship: 'bromance' comedy starring Paul Rudd and Tim RobinsonThe Week Recommends 'Lampooning and embracing' middle-aged male loneliness, this film is 'enjoyable and funny'
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The Count of Monte Cristo review: 'indecently spectacular' adaptationThe Week Recommends Dumas's classic 19th-century novel is once again given new life in this 'fast-moving' film
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Death of England: Closing Time review – 'bold, brash reflection on racism'The Week Recommends The final part of this trilogy deftly explores rising political tensions across the country
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Sing Sing review: prison drama bursts with 'charm, energy and optimism'The Week Recommends Colman Domingo plays a real-life prisoner in a performance likely to be an Oscars shoo-in
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Kaos review: comic retelling of Greek mythology starring Jeff GoldblumThe Week Recommends The new series captures audiences as it 'never takes itself too seriously'
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Blink Twice review: a 'stylish and savage' black comedy thrillerThe Week Recommends Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie stun in this film on the hedonistic rich directed by Zoë Kravitz
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Shifters review: 'beautiful' new romantic comedy offers 'bittersweet tenderness'The Week Recommends The 'inventive, emotionally astute writing' leaves audiences gripped throughout
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How to do F1: British Grand Prix 2025The Week Recommends One of the biggest events of the motorsports calendar is back and better than ever
