Monster Family Pedigree
The classic Universal monster films are available to rent from a number of streaming sites
Paid Streaming
Guide to ‘Those Who Kill’
Denmark’s ‘Darkness: Those Who Kill’ debuts on Acorn TV. The 8-episode series reboots the 12-episode ‘Those Who Kill’ on MHz Choice. A 10-episode US remake is also available
Q&A: Silents Streaming
Has streaming found a new audience for silent movies? ‘The Savvy Screener’ asks a leading film accompanist Ben Model and tells you where you can stream his shows
Beauties and the Beasts
Decades hosts a ‘Beauty and the Beast’ binge Oct. 17-19. Also: where to stream the more recent series, and the 1946 French film classic
RetroPop Horror Reunions
Reunions of ‘Friday the 13th, ‘Killer Klowns From Outer Space’ and the original ‘Child’s Play’ are on tap for free RetroPop Live Halloween, Oct. 17
Chicago 7…8…and 10
‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ debuts on Netflix October 16, but you can also stream films about the Chicago 8…and even the Chicago 10
‘The West Wing’ Regroups
Acclaimed political drama ‘The West Wing’ returns October 15 with a new performance of an old episode on HBO Max
Apple TV+’s Little ‘Helpsters’
Apple TV+ debuts a second season of its puppet show for preschoolers, ‘Helpsters,’ this Friday, October 16
Schreck’s Prime Play
Filmed version of ‘What the Constitution Means to Me,’ Heidi Schreck’s Broadway play, debuts Oct. 16 on Amazon Prime
Ten Live Theater Events
Ten upcoming theater streaming events start today, October 13, with Whoopi Goldberg and the Temptations, and Sinclair Lewis’ ‘It Can’t Happen Here’