Hollywood's portrayal of journalism in 'The Paper' is analyzed, 'Linda Linda Linda' receives a newly restored release, and 'Riefenstahl' revisits Hitler's filmmaker; meanwhile, new 'S.N.L.' cast members are announced, **'The Conjuring: Last Rites' delivers a disappointing send-off, and several other film reviews cover 'Tinā', 'Twinless', 'The Cut', 'Preparation for the Next Life', and 'The Baltimorons', while Darth Vader's lightsaber goes to auction and late-night hosts mock Trump's 'parade envy'**.

• ‘The Paper’ Is Hollywood’s Latest Take on Journalism — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Linda Linda Linda’: These Girls Just Want to Have Fun — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Riefenstahl’ Review: Hitler’s Favorite Filmmaker Revisited — New York Times Movies -

• ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Review: A Disappointing Send-Off — New York Times Movies -
• Who Are the Five New ‘S.N.L.’ Cast Members Joining Season 51? — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Tinā’ Review: Finding Their Voices — New York Times Movies -
• May the Bid Be With You: Darth Vader’s Lightsaber Heads to Auction — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Twinless’ Review: Just the One of Us — New York Times Movies -
• ‘The Cut’ Review: A Boxer’s Grisly Comeback — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Preparation for the Next Life’ Review: Wait Training — New York Times Movies -
• ‘The Baltimorons’ Review: The Night Before Christmas With the Dentist — New York Times Movies -
• Late Night Thinks Trump Has a Case of Parade Envy — New York Times Arts -

A novelist's intriguing personal inquiry into Bob Dylan's paternity leads the literary headlines, complemented by recommendations for six beloved books and lists of 21 new nonfiction and 27 new fiction titles for fall, an interview with Mick Herron discusses his latest work, reviews highlight 'The Arrogant Ape' and 'The Improbable Victoria Woodhull', and Kiran Desai's two-decade writing process for her new novel is explored.

• A Novelist Asks: Am I Bob Dylan’s Son? — New York Times Books -
• 6 Books We Loved This Week — New York Times Books -
• 21 New Nonfiction Books to Read This Fall — New York Times Books -

• Interview: Mick Herron on “Clown Town” and His Favorite Books — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: The Arrogant Ape, by Christine Webb — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Improbable Victoria Woodhull,’ by Eden Collinsworth — New York Times Books -
• 27 New Novels to Read This Fall — New York Times Books -
• Why Writing Her Big New Novel Took Kiran Desai 20 Years — New York Times Books -

September gallery openings offer a peek into the art scene, as Argentine authorities charge a couple with hiding a Nazi-looted painting, Ambera Wellmann improvises through a 'problem painting', the Independent 20th Century Fair reveals surprising discoveries, and Amy Sherald moves her show to Baltimore after a Smithsonian cancellation, while AI enters the museum space and the Smithsonian responds to Trump's demand for an exhibit review.

• What to See in Galleries in September — New York Times Arts -
• Argentine Authorities Charge Couple With Hiding Nazi-Looted Painting — New York Times Arts -
• Fixing a Problem Painting With Ambera Wellmann — New York Times Arts -

• Discovering Surprises Among the Familiar at the Independent 20th Century — New York Times Arts -
• Amy Sherald to Show Paintings in Baltimore After Canceling Smithsonian Show — New York Times Arts -
• A.I. Enters the Museum — New York Times Arts -
• Smithsonian Responds to Trump’s Demand for a Review of Its Exhibits — New York Times Arts -

Fall's theater and musical lineup across the U.S. is unveiled, as Morrissey explores selling his Smiths' rights, Oasis makes a glorious return to the stage, Sweden debates its cultural canon in an unexpected turn, and the archives of jazz legend Wayne Shorter are made accessible, with NYC offering numerous September activities for cultural enthusiasts.

• 42 Plays and Musicals to See Across the U.S. This Fall — New York Times Arts -
• Morrissey Seeks to Sell His Rights to the Smiths’ Songs — New York Times Music -
• Audience Report: Oasis Returns, in All Its Glory — New York Times Arts -

• What Is Swedish Culture? IKEA? Yes. Abba? Not This Time. — New York Times Music -
• Wayne Shorter Wanted Everyone to See His Archives. Soon, They Will. — New York Times Music -
• 29 Fun Things to Do in NYC in September 2025 — New York Times Arts -

The passing of Edgar Feuchtwanger, who famously lived across from Hitler, Patrick Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's devoted second son, and Rosalyn Drexler, a multifaceted artistic whirlwind, marks the loss of significant cultural voices.

• Edgar Feuchtwanger, Who Wrote About Being Hitler’s Neighbor, Dies at 100 — New York Times Books -
• Patrick Hemingway, Ernest’s Devoted Second Son, Is Dead at 97 — New York Times Books -
• Rosalyn Drexler, Artistic Whirlwind Who Defied Categories, Dies at 98 — New York Times Books -

Anticipation builds for 10 exciting fall entertainment events, including Dolly Parton in Vegas and a David Bowie shrine, offering a glimpse into upcoming cultural highlights across various mediums.

• 10 Things We’re Excited About This Fall — New York Times Books -