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Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio star in Martin Scorsese's epic "Killers of the Family Moon."
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Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio star in Martin Scorsese’s epic “Killers of the Family Moon.”
Randy McMullen, Arts and entertainment editor for the Bay Area News Group is photographed for a Wordpress profile in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Thursday, July 28, 2016. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
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From a new Martin Scorsese movie to Halloween scares and deeeelicious doughnuts, have we got some great weekend ideas for you.

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1 WATCH: Scorsese’s latest Oscar candidate

The world is buzzing over Martin Scorsese’s latest epic film, “Killers of the Family Moon.” Is it worthy of the hype?

A Founders Donuts sampler box offers delicious sweets. (Jackie Burrell/Bay Area News Group) 

2 DEVOUR: Mmmm…. doughnuts

There’s no such thing as having a bad day when the consumption of doughnuts is part of the itinerary. Especially if those treats hail from one of these 12 amazing shops.

3 SEE & SCREAM: Spooky spots

One of the best things about Halloween season is catching some of the outrageous decorations Bay Area residents put up. Here are eight spooktacular spots — in Livermore, San Leandro, Redwood City and more — that will astound you.

4 WATCH & SCREAM: Scary flicks

Another great thing about Halloween season is it’s a great excuse to watch scary movies. Here are 10 that range from blood-curdling to campy.

The “Thousand” Layer Lasagna at Rollati. (Eugene Marchuk/Vine Hospitality Group) 

5 DINE: A snazzy new Italian place

The long-awaited Rollati in San Jose is finally open with its impressive digs and Italian-inspired menu. We stopped by for a visit — and here are our thoughts.

6 SIP: Award-winning beers

The Great American Beer Festival recently awarded medals to two San Francisco breweries. So let’s go check them out.

7 PLAY: ‘Assassin’s Creed’ is back

The legendary game franchise has released its latest chapter, “Mirage,” and it’s totally worthy of the hype.