Movie enthusiasts can explore streaming recommendations for various genres, delve into **behind-the-scenes insights for films like ‘Elio’ and ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, and revisit classics such as ‘Brokeback Mountain’, while anticipating new releases and critical analyses, including discussions on why a film like ‘Jaws’ might not be made today and upcoming lists of best movies**.

• Five Free Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Movies -
• The ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Star Mason Thames Is Still Freaking Out — New York Times Movies -
• Who Directed ‘Elio?’ It’s Complicated — New York Times Movies -

• Five Horror Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Movies -
• 8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Movies -
• Watch Hiccup and Toothless Connect in ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ — New York Times Movies -
• Why ‘Jaws’ Would Never Be Made Today — New York Times Arts -
• Never Quitting ‘Brokeback Mountain’ — New York Times Movies -
• Never Quitting ‘Brokeback Mountain’ — New York Times Movies -
• What to Know About ‘28 Years Later’ — New York Times Movies -
• Be the First to Find Out the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century — New York Times Movies -
• In a New Documentary, the Deaf Actress Marlee Matlin Talks About Prejudice — New York Times Movies -
• ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ | Anatomy of a Scene — New York Times Movies -

The literary world sees **a major publisher linked to TikTok’s owner abruptly closing down, alongside recommendations for poetry and witch-themed books, and multiple reviews of recent fiction and non-fiction titles, including Larry Charles's memoir ‘Comedy Samurai’, Christopher Wilton-Steer’s ‘The Silk Road’, Amy Bloom’s ‘I’ll Be Right Here’, and Amos Tutuola’s classic ‘The Palm-Wine Drinkard’**.

• Buzzy Publisher Started by TikTok’s Owner Abruptly Shuts Down — New York Times Books -
• Four Recent Poetry Collections Worth Reading — New York Times Books -
• In ‘Comedy Samurai,' the Writer-Director Larry Charles Tells Tales of Working on ‘Borat’ and ‘Curb’ — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘The Silk Road,’ by Christopher Wilton-Steer — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘I’ll Be Right Here,’ by Amy Bloom — New York Times Books -
• Best Books About Witches — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: “Graciela in the Abyss,” by Meg Medina, and “Blood in the Water,” by Tiffany D. Jackson — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Palm-Wine Drinkard,’ by Amos Tutuola — New York Times Books -

The music industry is buzzing with **updates on high-profile legal cases involving Chris Brown and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, features on new song releases from artists like Erykah Badu, an interview discussing Barbra Streisand’s duets, and a look at cultural trends like the ‘Boots on the Ground’ dance craze, alongside a piece encouraging classical music appreciation through Brahms**.

• Chris Brown Free to Play World Tour After Not Guilty Plea — New York Times Music -
• Latest in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial: Timeline and Testimony — New York Times Music -
• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Ex-Assistant Says Mogul Told Staff to ‘Move Like SEAL Team 6’ — New York Times Music -

• Barbra Streisand on the Duets That Define Her: ‘I Like Drama’ — New York Times Music -
• Erykah Badu’s Woozy Flirtation, and 9 More New Songs — New York Times Music -
• How ‘Boots on the Ground’ Two-Stepped Onto Everyone’s Summer Playlist — New York Times Music -
• Listen to 3 Minutes of Brahms and It Will Change Your Day — New York Times Music -

The global art scene is active with reports from Art Basel in Switzerland and the Venice Architecture Biennale, discussing market trends and political impacts, while London hosts unique art fairs in historic venues, and profiles highlight influential figures like gallerist Andrée Sfeir-Semler and artist Katie Paterson.

• Politics Looms Over Art Basel in Switzerland — New York Times Arts -
• Searching for Meaning Amid the Jumble, at the Venice Architecture Biennale — New York Times Arts -
• Can Art Basel and Treasure House Lure Collectors to Buy as They Once Did? — New York Times Arts -

• In London, a Retirement Home for Soldiers Hosts an Art Fair — New York Times Arts -
• The Lebanese Gallerist Andrée Sfeir-Semler Marks 40 Years in the Industry — New York Times Arts -
• Katie Paterson Takes Her Study of Earth to New Heights — New York Times Arts -

The entertainment world mourns the passing of several notable figures, including **‘Take It Off’ ad star Gunilla Knutson, pop crooner Lou Christie, ‘L.A. Law’ creator Terry Louise Fisher, and Putumayo World Music Label founder Dan Storper**, celebrating their contributions to film, music, and television.

• Gunilla Knutson, Star of ‘Take It Off’ Shaving Cream Ads, Dies at 84 — New York Times Arts -
• Lou Christie, ‘Lightnin’ Strikes’ Pop Crooner, Is Dead at 82 — New York Times Music -
• Terry Louise Fisher, a Creator of ‘L.A. Law,’ Dies at 79 — New York Times Arts -

• Dan Storper, Founder of Putumayo World Music Label, Dies at 74 — New York Times Music -

Updates from the small screen include **Seth Meyers and his brother Josh’s new podcast about family vacations, a preview of Dominique Thorne’s role in Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’, Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night commentary on current events, and a season 3 episode recap for ‘And Just Like That …’**.

• Seth Meyers and His Brother, Josh, Poke Fun at Family Vacations on Podcast — New York Times Arts -
• In ‘Ironheart,’ Dominique Thorne Suits Up for the Spotlight — New York Times Arts -
• Jimmy Kimmel Isn’t Shocked by Trump’s Silence on Juneteenth — New York Times Arts -

• ‘And Just Like That …’ Season 3, Episode 4 Recap: Guilty — New York Times Arts -

The stage is seeing changes with **the Broadway musical ‘Dead Outlaw’ announcing its closure after a disappointing run, while Michelle Williams is set to star in an Off Broadway revival of ‘Anna Christie’**.

• ‘Dead Outlaw’ Musical to Close After Disappointing Run on Broadway — New York Times Arts -
• Michelle Williams to Star in Off Broadway Revival of ‘Anna Christie’ With Mike Faist — New York Times Music -