New cultural releases hit shelves
Five titles across film, literature, and music debut this week, ranging from gothic horror to investigative journalism.
By Nia Foster ·
A slate of new cultural products reaches audiences across the United States this week. The releases span three major categories: film, literature, and music. Each item offers a distinct entry point for consumers seeking entertainment or intellectual engagement. The market introduces specific titles with defined release dates and creative credits.
Five films premiere on November 13. The lineup includes Victorian Psycho, directed by Zachary Wigon. The horror film stars Maika Monroe as Winifred Notty. The plot adapts a 2025 novel by Virginia Feito. The story centers on a psychopathic governess and the children in her care. The Cannes Festival described the film as a journey into the mind of a psychopath. Other premieres that day include How to Rob a Bank, directed by David Leitch. Being Heumann, directed by Sian Heder, also opens. Mouse, directed by Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson, joins the group. Gondhal, directed by Santosh Davakhar, completes the five-film slate.
Five new books arrive on November 10. Jen Percy publishes Girls Play Dead. The work examines trauma and sexual assault through the lens of journalism and personal experience. Aleksander Wat releases Diary Without Vowels. Jessica Craig-Martin contributes I Regret I Am Able to Attend. Pope Francis adds Hope to the list. Harry Crews publishes Body. These titles target readers interested in non-fiction, memoir, and religious thought.
The music sector sees three new albums drop this week. The artist 2hollis releases Pirouette on November 11. The project features artwork by Japanese illustrator Yoshitaka Amano. The cover depicts 2hollis alongside his partner Sirena Warren. The duo directed the music video for the single Sex. Three other singles from the album are already available. NCT DREAM releases DREAM AFTER DREAM on November 9. Aesop Rock and Blockhead launch Trouble Mountain on November 13. Daniela Lalita publishes TAC TAC on November 13. Internet Girl releases YES on the same date.
Live events provide opportunities for direct engagement with creators. Nadia Davis presents her novel CAPE FEVER at the Bird in Hand Cafe on November 9. The author discusses the book with Jeanne Marie Jackson. Jackson serves as Professor of English and Director of the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins. The novel is set in 1920 and explores coloniality and class. The event is free but requires registration.
Additional gatherings are scheduled for the following days. Lily Qi presents ELECTED AMERICAN at Greedy Reeds Remington on November 10. The session runs from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Registration is free and encouraged. A writing workshop titled Flashlight takes place online on November 11. The session runs from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Participation requires free registration. The Sam Gilliam Lecture Series features Jeffrey Gibson at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center on November 12. The event is free but requires registration.
The Peabody Wind Ensemble performs Beethoven’s Octet in E-flat major on November 13. The concert takes place in Leith Symington Griswold Hall from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission to this musical event is free.
