This week, as the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature is revealed, cultural events are stacking up with offerings for every taste—ranging from Roy Lichtenstein exhibitions at the Whitney to the Busan Film Festival and a new series adaptation of "Carrie."

Who Will Win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

Following last year's unexpected victory by Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai and South Korean writer Han Kang's win in 2023, predictions for the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature remain wide open. The Swedish Academy will announce the laureate this Thursday during an event drawing immense interest from readers worldwide.

Predictions leading up to the announcement continue to highlight authors who have been rumored contenders for years: from China's Can Xue and Japan's Haruki Murakami to American writer Thomas Pynchon and Australian author Gerald Murnane. Other prominent names in discussion include Mexico's Cristina Rivera Garza, Spain's Enrique Vila-Matas, and Portugal's Lídia Jorge.

Lichtenstein's Pop Art and a Look Back at the '90s

The art world is expanding its offerings in the final quarter of the year with two major exhibitions opening this week: "Roy Lichtenstein: Like New," running from October 11 through May 10, 2027, at the Whitney Museum in New York, and "The 90s: Art and Fashion" at Tate Britain from October 8 through February 14.

The Lichtenstein retrospective features 130 works tracing the full career of the Pop Art master from the 1940s through the 1990s. Meanwhile, the Tate exhibition explores a decade characterized by "its bold creativity and rebellious spirit"—offering two strong reasons to visit both cultural capitals.

The Horror of 'Carrie' Returns

Sissy Spacek's blood-soaked face in Brian De Palma's "Carrie" remains an iconic cinematic image and an enduring milestone in horror. It stood as a legendary adaptation of Stephen King's acclaimed debut novel.

Now, the story returns as an eight-episode television series starring young Canadian actress Summer H. Howell, set to premiere October 7 on Prime Video for viewers ready for thrills from the comfort of their couch.

Almodóvar, Cuarón, and Michelle Yeoh at the Busan Film Festival

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has grown significantly in stature in recent years, with its winning film now entering directly into the Oscar race for Best International Feature Film alongside winners from Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, and Toronto.

Beyond the main competition, this year's attendees will experience masterclasses from directors like Mexico's Alfonso Cuarón and South Korea's Na Hong-jin, view new works from filmmakers such as Pedro Almodóvar ("Amarga Navidad") and Mike Leigh ("Tender Loving Care"), and watch Michelle Yeoh receive the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award for her exceptional contributions to Asian cinema.