Recent headlines cover Springsteen's appearance at the Telluride film festival, debate the future of cinema with 'The Wizard of Oz' at Sphere, announce new movies and TV shows for September streaming, and reveal details about 'The Paper' spinoff starring Sabrina Impacciatore.

• At Telluride, a Springsteen Biopic Means a Springsteen Appearance — New York Times Movies -
• Is ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Sphere the Future of Cinema? Or the End of It? — New York Times Movies -
• The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, HBO Max and More in September — New York Times Movies -

• ‘The Paper’ Spinoff Is Sabrina Impacciatore’s ‘American Dream’ — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Paper,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV this Week — New York Times Arts -

The cultural world mourns the passing of several influential figures, including Zdena Salivarova, who preserved Czech literature, poet and activist Vivian Ayers Allen, Musée d'Orsay President Sylvain Amic, and biographer Joan Mellen.

• Zdena Salivarova, Who Kept Banned Czech Literature Alive, Dies at 91 — New York Times Books -
• Vivian Ayers Allen, Poet and Cultural Activist, Dies at 102 — New York Times Arts -
• Sylvain Amic, Musée d’Orsay President Who Aimed to Democratize Art, Dies at 58 — New York Times Arts -

• Joan Mellen, Whose Bobby Knight Biography Sparked Debate, Dies at 83 — New York Times Books -

The latest literary news includes a review of 'The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything', an excerpt from a Lin-Manuel Miranda biography, and a review of Rob Dunn's 'The Call of the Honeyguide'.

• Book Review: The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything by Peter Brannen — New York Times Books -
• How Lin-Manuel Miranda Weathered the Storm — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Call of the Honeyguide,’ by Rob Dunn — New York Times Books -

Culture enthusiasts can explore 29 fun activities in NYC for September and discover the Japan Society's celebration of Yukio Mishima's centennial.

• 29 Fun Things to Do in NYC in September 2025 — New York Times Arts -
• At Japan Society, the Unsettling Darkness and Surprising Light of Yukio Mishima — New York Times Arts -

A homicide investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at the Burning Man festival, casting a somber note on the event.

• Man Found Dead at Burning Man, Prompting Homicide Investigation — New York Times Arts -

For those seeking an escape, six recommended dude ranches offer opportunities to saddle up and unplug.

• 6 Dude Ranches Where You Can Saddle Up and Unplug — New York Times Arts -