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NYTimes Arts
Dec 21, 2024

Heroes in Their Twilight Years, and Still in the Spotlight


NYTimes Arts
Dec 21, 2024

When André 3000 Spoke to (Then Performed for) The New York Times
The rapper-turned-flutist improvised in the middle of The Times' office following a wide-ranging conversation on Popcast.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 21, 2024

‘The Interview': Jonathan Roumie
The star of "The Chosen" discusses his early struggles in Hollywood, fans who conflate him with his character and how his own faith informs his work.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 21, 2024

In ‘Mrs. Stern' and ‘Racecar,' Humans Keep Repeating Their Worst Mistakes
Pernicious patterns figure heavily in two thought-provoking plays on small Manhattan stages.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 21, 2024

The Man Behind Pedro Almodóvar's Movie Posters
The filmmaker has long collaborated with the graphic designer Juan Gatti to make alluring posters for his films, including one for his latest, "The Room Next Door."

NYTimes Arts
Dec 21, 2024

Kyle Mooney on Divorced-Dad Music
The "Saturday Night Live" alum and director of the new horror-comedy movie "Y2K" talks yacht rock, Cheez-Its and "cat" videos.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 21, 2024

Bert Williams and the Legacy of His Blackface Performances
Bert Williams, the first modern Black entertainment star, was born 150 years ago. The contradictions at the heart of his career are still relevant today.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 21, 2024

Marisa Paredes, Acclaimed in Almodóvar Films, Is Dead at 78
An esteemed Spanish actress, she was best known for her work in Pedro Almodóvar's movies like "All About My Mother." But their relationship was stormy.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

Cathy Cade, Groundbreaking Lesbian Photographer, Dies at 82
She became a photographer the same year she came out, chronicling the lives of women in same-sex relationships — something most people had never seen.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

Michael Brewer, Whose ‘One Toke' Was a Big Hit, Is Dead at 80
The duo he formed with Tom Shipley reached the Top 10 in 1970 with "One Toke Over the Line," a ditty about marijuana that ran afoul of censors.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

Marisa Paredes, Acclaimed Diva of Spanish Cinema, Is Dead at 78
A prolific actress, she was best known globally for her work with the filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, with whom she had a stormy relationship.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

In Memoriam: the Musicians We Lost in 2024
Hear songs from Quincy Jones, Melanie and Toby Keith.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

21 Movies, Books and Albums With a Theater Focus to Consume During the Holidays
Make it through the holidays with these movies, books and music from the past year that are adapted from stage productions or evoke a theatrical spirit.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

13 New Holiday Songs: Kelly Clarkson, GloRilla and Kehlani, Charlie Puth and More
Hear tracks from Bartees Strange, Madi Diaz, GloRilla and Kehlani, and others.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

Watch Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton Connect in ‘The Room Next Door'
The writer and director Pedro Almodóvar narrates a bittersweet sequence between the two at a luxurious home.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

‘The Room Next Door' | Anatomy of a Scene
Pedro Almodóvar narrates a sequence from his film starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
In this month's sci-fi picks, time loops, zombie apocalypses and robot/dog friendships.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

‘The Tempest' Review: A Weak Wind Blows for Sigourney Weaver
The veteran actress, playing Prospero in her West End debut, is strangely absent from Shakespeare's narrative.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

Elton John's Documentary ‘Never Too Late' on Disney
The star is in positive, future-looking mode in this Disney documentary, directed by his husband, David Furnish, and R.J. Cutler.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

How a Scrappy New Publisher Landed 25 Books on the Best-Seller List in a Year
Bloom Books took off with the help of E L James, the author of "Fifty Shades of Grey. It broke with tradition and became the fastest-growing imprint in romance.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you're a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

The Books Readers Loved in 2024
Memorable characters, delightful nonfiction and poignant novels stuck with people across the world.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

David Lang on Why Composers Are Drawn to Sacred Music
Many Christmas standards were not written by Christians. David Lang explains the appeal for him, a Jewish composer of a modern holiday classic.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

‘Nickel Boys' Director RaMell Ross On Reinventing the Very Act of Seeing
In "Nickel Boys," RaMell Ross uses what he calls "sentient perspective" to convey the characters' view of their world. Critics say the result is stunning.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

Artists We Lost in 2024, in Their Words
Shelley Duvall, Quincy Jones, Faith Ringgold and Paul Auster are some of the greats who died this year.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

What To Do for NYE in NYC
Whether you brave Times Square, pop into a drag show or snuggle up in a heated igloo, we have you covered for this year's countdown.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

The Unpredictable Jessica Harper Is Back in ‘Nightbitch'
Jessica Harper made risky moves ("Suspiria" over "Annie Hall"), then took time off for family. Her "Nightbitch" role is a nod to her career choices.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

What Broadway Gets Right and Wrong About Journalism
A Culture writer takes stock of recent stage productions that depict newsrooms and reporters.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

Seth Meyers: Donald Trump Got ‘Cable Guy'-ed by Elon Musk
The "Late Night" host likened Trump's relationship with Musk to the 1996 Jim Carrey movie: "You let him do you a favor, and now you can't get rid of him."

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

Review: In ‘Gypsy,' Audra McDonald's Gonna Show It to Ya
Hold your hats and hallelujah, our leading musical tragedienne offers an ultra-dramatic Rose in George C. Wolfe's Broadway revival.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 20, 2024

Looking for the Restless Soul of Nella Larsen in Copenhagen
The celebrated Harlem Renaissance author was inspired by her experiences as a mixed-race teenager and young adult in the Danish capital, a time that informed her 1928 novel, "Quicksand."

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

Neil Cavuto, Longtime Fox News Host, Signs Off the Network
"Your World with Neil Cavuto" was shown in the 4-5 p.m. slot for 28 years, since the network began in 1996.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

The Timeless Craft of the Courtroom Sketch Artist
In courtrooms where cameras are banned, these artists provide a curious public a glimpse behind closed doors. Here's how they do it.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

Rick Kaufmann, Impresario of Art Furniture, Dies at 77
Was it art or was it furniture? No one was quite sure what to make of the New York movement that an idiosyncratic gallerist led in the 1970s and '80s.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

5 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

‘Magazine Dreams,' With Jonathan Majors, to Be Released in March
Before the actor was charged with assault, "Magazine Dreams" generated Oscar buzz for his performance as a bodybuilder. The movie is now scheduled to reach theaters in March.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

‘Laid' Is Acerbic, Raunchy Fun
Starring Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet, the series tells a darkly comic story about a woman whose past sexual partners start dying. And keep dying.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

William J. Hennessy Jr., Sketch Artist of Courtroom Drama, Dies at 67
His lively drawings of historic Supreme Court arguments, impeachment trials and murder cases gave the public a peek into venues where cameras were banned.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

‘The Brutalist' Review: Adrien Brody Leads a Bold Architectural Saga
Adrien Brody stars as a talented architect who flees postwar Europe to meet his match in America, a power-hungry industrialist played by Guy Pearce.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

‘Dead Outlaw,' a Musical With a Corpse, Is Broadway Bound
"Dead Outlaw," a musical about the mummified body of a bandit, will open at the Longacre next spring, following a successful Off Broadway run.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

Bodies in Repose? Not in ‘Vital Signs' at MoMA.
"Vital Signs: Artists and the Body" draws from MoMA's 20th-century collection to show that identity is broader than physical form. But in skipping social media the show can't go far enough.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

‘The Six Triple Eight' Review: Tyler Perry Salutes the Greatest Generation
Kerry Washington leads a female postal battalion on a moving mission in this World War II drama.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

‘Homestead' Review: A Home Away From Armageddon
The moment these Doomsday preppers have been waiting for has arrived, and from within their secure compound they're confronting unexpected complications.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

A D.I.Y. ‘Messiah,' Starring You and Yours as Choristers
Our critic joined with amateur singers and professionals for a "Messiah" sing-in at David Geffen Hall, just one "Messiah" on the city's holiday calendar.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

Bodies in Repose? Not These.
"Vital Signs: Artists and the Body" draws from MoMA's 20th-century collection to show that identity is broader than physical form. But in skipping social media the show can't go far enough.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3' Review: Life Comes at You Fast
Keanu Reeves steps in as Shadow, while Jim Carrey doubles his fun as Robotnik in this action-adventure comedy.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

‘Mufasa: The Lion King' Review: Squeaking, Not Roaring
This wan photorealistic prequel to a remake, the latest addition to the Disney juggernaut, was directed by Barry Jenkins of "Moonlight" fame.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

‘The Room Next Door' Review: A Life Worth Leaving
Pedro Almodóvar's moving drama stars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton as friends facing mortality together.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

‘The Count of Monte Cristo' Review: Mission Impeccable
Stirringly acted and gorgeously filmed, this swashbuckler leaves previous versions of Dumas's famous revenge saga in the dust.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

Two Debut Games That Are Captivating and Strange
30 Birds takes its visual cues from Persian miniatures and asks the player to gather birds for a ritual. Threshold has the quality of a bad dream: It's brief, a bit illogical and haunting.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

Jelly Roll, Shaboozey and Others Helped Country Break Through in 2024
Our critic hit the road to talk with Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell and other artists to understand why country music was inescapable in 2024.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

How to Dance Through the Holidays
The New York dance instructor Angela Trimbur, known for her high-fun vibes, shares easy choreography for the season's festive — and socially challenging — occasions.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

Cooper Hewitt's Triennial Critiques American Power but Is Shy on Solutions
The Smithsonian's "Making Home" winds up with an uneven mix of beauty, politics and platitudes.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

17 Notable Boxed Sets: Bob Dylan, Green Day, Alice Coltrane and More
Joni Mitchell's experimental period, Green Day's ambitious concept album and Alice Coltrane's thrilling 1971 Carnegie Hall concert arrived in new packages this year.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

Best TV Episodes of 2024
Examples from "The Bear," "Blue Lights," "Chimp Crazy" and others topped our three TV critics' list of standout episodes this year.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

Maxed Out on L.A., He Chased His Hollywood Dream to Albuquerque
Would life in the Southwest be easier for someone doing gig work in the television and film industry?

NYTimes Arts
Dec 19, 2024

Late Night Continues to Drone On About Sightings in the Sky
"‘Nothing nefarious, apparently' doesn't exactly inspire confidence," Stephen Colbert said of President Biden's comments about mysterious drones seen over New Jersey.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

‘Skibidi Toilet' Has Come to Fortnite. What the Heck Is It?
In the survival battle video game with 110 million monthly players, you can now wear a skibidi toilet as a backpack. Here is a breakdown of what in the world that means.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

‘Skibidi Toilet' Is Likely Coming to Fortnite. What the Heck Is It?
In the survival battle video game with 110 million monthly players, you may now be able to wear a skibidi toilet as a backpack. Here is a breakdown of what in the world that means.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

Megan Thee Stallion Seeks Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez
Her lawyers said Mr. Lanez had facilitated a "campaign of harassment" from prison, where he is serving a 10-year sentence after being convicted of shooting her.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

Sir Lady Java, '60s Drag Star Who Challenged the Law, Dies
Long before the term "drag queen" was widely used, her burlesque act was popular in the Black entertainment world but barred under a municipal code.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

Naomi Beckwith Takes the Helm at Crisis-Hit Documenta
Naomi Beckwith, who holds a leadership role at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, said she would make navigating crises a central theme of her exhibition.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

Drug Charges Against Sean Combs Associate Are Dropped in Florida
The charges against Brendan Paul, a former Syracuse University basketball player who was arrested amid raids on Mr. Combs's homes, were dropped after he completed a diversion program.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Returns to New York With a Premiere
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo opens its season at the Joyce Theater with its vintage, vampiric "Giselle" and a new take on Balanchine.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

Which Films Will be Nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?
You can expect the A-B-C-D-E movies ("Anora," "The Brutalist," "Conclave," "Dune: Part Two" and "Emilia Pérez"). But what will join them?

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

The Year's Best Under-the-Radar Streaming Films
Here are just a few of the year's finest indies, documentaries and international selections, available to stream at this very minute.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

The Making and Remaking of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'
Eighty years after its release, the sentimental holiday standard continues to enchant listeners and inspire the musicians who take it on.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

"No Other Land" and the Documentaries Without Distribution
Films about Israel and a union drive at Amazon are acclaimed Oscar hopefuls. But they are largely unavailable to American audiences.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

The U.S. Has No Special Panel for Nazi-Loot Claims. Could That Change?
Several European countries have restitution commissions that decide claims regarding art lost in the Holocaust. Some people think there should be a U.S. panel too.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

‘Modern Love Podcast:' Joel Kim Booster on Your Worst Dates Ever
The actor and host of the podcast "Bad Dates" brings a fresh perspective to your worst dates.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

What Is a New York Movie? In 2024, the Definition Changed.
Whether it was "A Complete Unknown" with 1960s Greenwich Village or "Anora" with present-day Brooklyn, filmmakers put new frames around the city.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

This Book Tour Comes With a Side of Fried Rice
Curtis Chin's memoir, "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant," celebrates the cuisine and community of his youth. Now he's paying it forward.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

Buy, Donate, Repeat. At 91, Leonard Lauder Has More to Give
Picasso paintings. Jasper Johns ale cans. Irving Penn photos. The cosmetics heir created the model for the headline-grabbing donation that museums dream of today.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 18, 2024

Seth Meyers Ridicules Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Workout Fashion
Reports said Kennedy exercised at a gym in jeans and hiking boots. "If you think that's weird, wait until you hear every single other thing about him," Meyers said.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

‘Annie' Review: Whoopi Goldberg Is a Holiday Gift as Miss Hannigan
In a just sweet enough production with a strong cast, the "View" host delivers a performance that reaffirms her savvy as a comic actor.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

Max Ends Its Partnership With ‘Sesame Street'
The venerable children's series must find a new home after airing on HBO and then the streaming service Max. Old episodes will be available on Max through 2027.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

‘Emilia Pérez,' ‘Wicked' Make the Oscar Shortlists
The musical appears twice for best song, along with big names like Pharrell Williams and Elton John. "Wicked" is potentially up for best score.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

When Your $3 Million Cello Gets Bumped From Your Flight
The cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason had to cancel a concert in Toronto last week after an airline refused to let him board with his instrument, even though he had bought a ticket for it.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

6 New Songs You Should Hear Now
Hear just-released music from Julien Baker and Torres, Horsegirl and Amber Mark.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

A New Richard Foreman Play Puts a Twist on His Metaphysical Puzzles
New York theater's elder statesman of the avant-garde brings "Suppose Beautiful Madeline Harvey" to the stage, hist first new work in over a decade.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

‘Black Doves' Is a Fun, Festive Spy Thriller
From the creator of "Giri/Haji" comes an international-intrigue drama full of smarts, thrills and great performances by Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

Arlene Croce, Dance Critic With a Biting Wit, Dies at 90
Writing for The New Yorker, she was both admired and feared, wielding a sometimes merciless pen. Her study of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers drew accolades.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

Old Voice Mails? Instructional VHS Tapes? They're Music to His Ears.
Paul de Jong makes collaged songs out of obscurities he collects in his Mall of Found: a library of low-budget, homespun and dated pieces of spoken-word media.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

A Local's Guide to Siargao, Philippines
A guide to Siargao, a surf spot turned luxury escape, with insider tips on where to find powdery beaches and coconut slushies.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

The Search for van Gogh's Lost Masterpiece
Cast off by the Nazis, but heralded by curators, the artist's painting of his doctor, made just before van Gogh's suicide, has not been seen in 34 years.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

‘Bluey' Is Headed to Theaters, Backed by Disney
BBC Studios and the Walt Disney Company will collaborate on a movie about the hit children's character.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

New Berlin Film Festival Director Walks a Tightrope Over Israel
Can the event's American-born leader reinvigorate the festival and maintain its commitment to open debate while satisfying German lawmakers?

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

Nate Bargatze Wants Your Family to Stop Fighting for an Hour. Maybe Two.
On a CBS Christmas special and a new stand-up hour for Netflix, the comic keeps audiences connected by finding the magic in deliberately quotidian subjects.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

‘Star Trek II' and ‘Dirty Dancing' Join National Film Registry
The movies, along with "Uptown Saturday Night," "Mi Familia" and "The Social Network," are among the 25 selected by the Librarian of Congress.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

John Mulaney and Simon Rich, Former ‘S.N.L.' Writers, Are ‘All In' on Broadway
The former "S.N.L." writing partners have reunited for Rich's "superficially wacky" Broadway show, "All In: Comedy About Love."

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

The TV Shows, Movies and Music That Readers Loved in 2024
Critical favorites like "Anora," "Cowboy Carter" and "The Bear" still left room for more recent arrivals like "Wicked" and Broadway's "Maybe Happy Ending."

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

Tackling the Difficult Subject at the Heart of ‘It's a Wonderful Life'
A festival devoted to the film usually focuses on its comforting message. This year, it also underscored suicide prevention.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

Michael Tilson Thomas Is Prolifically Himself on Disc
As Thomas turns 80, new collections of his recordings reveal the legacy of a maestro who has exuberantly refused to conform to expectations.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

Books That Make Great Gifts
Joumana Khatib, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, recommends a few books to readers looking for gifts for their loved ones.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Ayahuasca Appear in ‘Aaron Rodgers: Enigma'
A documentary about Rodgers, the 41-year-old quarterback, delves into drugs, religion and politics (and yes, that's Robert F. Kennedy Jr.).

NYTimes Arts
Dec 17, 2024

Late Night Delights in Pie-in-the-Sky Theories About the Drones
Jimmy Fallon said no one knows where the drones spotted on the East Coast come from or why they exist: "It's basically air crypto."

NYTimes Arts
Dec 16, 2024

Zakir Hussain, Tabla Virtuoso Who Fused Musical Traditions, Dies at 73
His collaborators included John McLaughlin, Béla Fleck, Ravi Shankar, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma and members of the Grateful Dead.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 16, 2024

Review: In ‘Eureka Day,' Holding Space for Those You Hate
A hilarious new Broadway production asks: Can the superwoke vaxxers and anti-vaxxers at an elite private school learn to get along?

NYTimes Arts
Dec 16, 2024

Jay-Z Will Seek Dismissal of Assault Lawsuit His Lawyer Calls a ‘Sham'
The woman who accused him of raping her in 2000, when she was a minor, acknowledged to NBC that there were inconsistencies in her account, but stood by her claim.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 16, 2024

HBO Ends Partnership With ‘Sesame Street'
The venerable children's series must find a new home after about a decade on HBO and its streaming service, Max. Old episodes will be available through 2027.

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