James: Getting Away With It review – hippies, hardnuts and dreamers unite

Roku reported a strong third quarter, with sales climbing 24% year over year, according to Variety. The company credited its fastest growth in media and entertainment advertising spending in four years. The results signal that streaming ad budgets are recovering, a positive sign for the broader connected-TV ad market.

In a Variety interview, Japanese filmmaker Tsukamoto Shinya discussed staying independent and why he remains drawn to war films. The director of Tetsuo offered insight into his creative motivations and career choices. The piece is informative rather than breaking news.

Elena Maganini, a film editor known for her work on the series "Dexter" and the 1986 horror film "Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer," has died at 70. Her credits spanned independent film and television, including a long run on the Showtime drama about a forensic analyst who moonlights as a serial killer. She is remembered for shaping some of the most unsettling and distinctive crime stories on screen.

Cynthia Nixon said she “loved” Miranda’s attempts to become “woke” on “And Just Like That,” even though fans were “horrified.” The actor discussed the audience reaction to her character’s storyline. Her comments highlight the divide between fan expectations and the show’s character evolution.

Director Matsubayashi Yoju discusses the documentary “Okinawa Saudade,” a 10-year project following Brazilian dancers as they trace their roots to Okinawa. The film highlights cultural identity and diaspora ties between Brazil and the Japanese island.