This topic covers Riz Ahmed's latest film project, a review of the animated series 'Long Story Short', and the family appeal of 'KPop Demon Hunters'. It also includes multiple streaming guides for free and international movies, an analysis of classic film re-releases in theaters, reviews for nine new films including the Chinese blockbuster 'Ne Zha II', and a profile of actor Jeff Hiller in the heist movie 'Eenie Meanie'.

• ‘Relay’ Is Riz Ahmed’s Latest Reinvention — New York Times Movies -
• Review: ‘Long Story Short’ Does Time Travel, Family Style — New York Times Arts -
• ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Has Everyone Bobbing Their Heads. Especially Parents. — New York Times Arts -

• Five Free Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Movies -
• Five International Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Movies -
• Why ‘Black Swan,’ ‘Jaws’ and ‘Clue’ Are Coming Back to Theaters — New York Times Movies -
• 9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Ne Zha II’: What to Know About the Chinese Blockbuster — New York Times Movies -
• Jeff Hiller Came Out of Nowhere. It Only Took 20 Years. — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Eenie Meanie’ Review: Road Rage — New York Times Movies -

This topic features the passing of artist Chris Doyle and the firing of the Kennedy Center's Dance Director. It also delves into identity for South Asian artists, free expression debates concerning universities, White House objections to Smithsonian exhibits, a New York City dance performance, a review of the eco-fantasy game 'Sword of the Sea', and Lupita Nyong'o's performance in 'Twelfth Night'.

• Chris Doyle, Artist Who Brought the Inanimate to Life, Dies at 66 — New York Times Arts -
• Kennedy Center Fires Dance Director After Questions About Programming — New York Times Arts -
• For South Asian Artists, Identity Doesn’t Fit in a Box — New York Times Arts -

• A Critic of Universities Is Rallying to Defend Them in the Trump Era — New York Times Arts -
• White House Lists Smithsonian Exhibits It Finds Objectionable — New York Times Arts -
• At the Rockaway Beach Sessions, a New York City Dance — New York Times Arts -
• Sword of the Sea Is an Eco-Fantasy With an Alluring Alchemy — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Twelfth Night’ Review: Lupita Nyong’o in Illyria — New York Times Arts -

This topic highlights Charlotte McConaghy's novel 'Wild Dark Shore' and Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' for upcoming book club discussions. It also notes the death of novelist Greg Iles, Denmark's initiative to boost reading with a tax cut, and recommendations for children's books about siblings.

• Book Club: ‘Wild Dark Shore,’ by Charlotte McConaghy — New York Times Books -
• Greg Iles, Novelist Who Wrote About Race in Mississippi, Dies at 65 — New York Times Books -
• Book Club: Read ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ by Jane Austen, With the Book Review — New York Times Books -

• Denmark Wants Kids to Read More. Will a Tax Cut Help? — New York Times Books -
• Books About Siblings for Children of All Ages — New York Times Books -

This topic covers new music releases from artists like Doja Cat, Laufey, and Wolf Alice, along with five new classical music albums. It also reports on the arrest and hospitalization of Lil Nas X and an interview with rapper Earl Sweatshirt about his career path.

• 13 New Songs You Need to Hear: Doja Cat, Laufey, Wolf Alice and More — New York Times Music -
• Lil Nas X Is Arrested and Briefly Hospitalized in L.A. — New York Times Music -
• 5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now — New York Times Music -

• Earl Sweatshirt Turned the Hype Down. Now He Can ‘Live, Laugh, Love.’ — New York Times Music -