Today's cinematic landscape features critical takes on 'The Woman in Cabin 10', Kathryn Bigelow's intense 'A House of Dynamite', and the return to the digital frontier with two reviews for **'Tron: Ares', alongside diverse films like 'Urchin', 'Soul on Fire', 'Roofman', 'Kiss of the Spider Woman', the documentary 'Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989', the emotional 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You', and the surreal 'Mr. K'**.

• ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ Review: When Things Go Splash in the Night — New York Times Arts -
• ‘A House of Dynamite’ Review: Kathryn Bigelow’s Alarming Command and Control — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Urchin’ Review: The Vicious Cycle and Recycle of Addiction and Hope — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Tron: Ares’ Review: Who Needs Logic When You Have Neon? — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Tron: Ares’ Review: Who Needs Logic When You Have Neon? — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Soul on Fire’ Review: After Near Death, Rebuilding a Life — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Roofman’ Review: Robbing McDonald’s, Stealing Hearts — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Review: Play Their Favorite Song — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989’ Review — New York Times Arts -
• ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Review: Maternal Duress — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Mr. K’ Review: ‘The Hotel Is Shrinking!’ — New York Times Arts -

The stage is alive with a review of Dylan Mulvaney's solo show, Sarah Jessica Parker's appearance at the City Ballet Gala which also featured Jamar Roberts' new work, the 40th anniversary of the enduring 'Les Misérables', a 'Wicked' Broadway Garden installation, Susan Sarandon's London debut in 'Mary Page Marlowe', the return of a reimagined 'Cats' to Broadway, Jen Tullock's new Off-Broadway play, and an interview with Glenn Close about her storied career.

• Review: Is Dylan Mulvaney ‘The Least Problematic Woman in the World’? — New York Times Arts -
• Sarah Jessica Parker Wears Wings to the New York City Ballet’s Fall Gala — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Les Misérables’ at 40: The Unlikely Story of a Hit — New York Times Arts -

• Wicked Broadway Garden Blooms This Month in New York — New York Times Arts -
• At City Ballet, Jamar Roberts Brings Fresh Air to a Fashion Gala — New York Times Arts -
• In ‘Mary Page Marlowe,’ Susan Sarandon Is One Part of a Woman in Pieces — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Cats’ Is Returning to Broadway, This Time With Heels Instead of Paws — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Severance’ Star Jen Tullock Works Through Christian Upbringing in New Play — New York Times Arts -
• Glenn Close on ‘Sunset Boulevard,’ ‘Fatal Attraction’ and Her Storied Career — New York Times Movies -

News from the literary front includes a **$700,000 settlement for a librarian fired over book disputes, the week's 6 new book recommendations, reviews of Thomas Pynchon's 'Shadow Ticket' and Jacqueline Harpman's 'Orlanda', a primer on the ongoing Nobel Prizes 2025, and an interview with Jeff Kinney about his 'Wimpy Kid' series**.

• Librarian Fired in Books Dispute to Receive $700,000 Settlement — New York Times Books -
• 6 New Books We Love This Week — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Shadow Ticket,’ by Thomas Pynchon — New York Times Books -

• Nobel Prizes 2025: What to Know — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Orlanda,’ by Jacqueline Harpman — New York Times Books -
• Interview: Jeff Kinney on His Favorite Books and the Latest in His ‘Wimpy Kid’ Series — New York Times Books -

In music, a judge dismissed Drake's lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar, a profile highlighted French pop's rising star Zaho de Sagazan, five new classical music albums were recommended, Tyler, the Creator was profiled for his unique artistic path, and an article celebrated "The Greats" including Tyler, the Creator.

• Judge Dismisses Drake’s Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ — New York Times Arts -
• She’s Like Édith Piaf (but With Techno and Teen Angst) — New York Times Arts -
• 5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now — New York Times Arts -

• Tyler, the Creator Always Does Things His Way — New York Times Music -
• The Greats: Glenn Close, Tyler, the Creator and David Henry Hwang — New York Times Music -

The entertainment world mourns the passing of significant figures including Ruth Weiss, who chronicled apartheid and fled the Nazis, innovative jazz composer Jim McNeely, and Chris Dreja, a founding member of The Yardbirds.

• Ruth Weiss, Who Chronicled Apartheid After Fleeing the Nazis, Dies at 101 — New York Times Arts -
• Jim McNeely, Innovative Composer for Jazz Big Bands, Dies at 76 — New York Times Arts -
• Chris Dreja, a Founding Member of the Yardbirds, Dies at 78 — New York Times Music -

On screen and online, headlines include a review of the military dramedy 'Boots', an analysis of free speech at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, how Kai Cenat became a new kind of Gen Z celebrity, Jimmy Kimmel's political humor, and the enduring appeal of 'Gilmore Girls' as a fall tradition.

• ‘Boots’ Is a Sensitive Military Dramedy — New York Times Arts -
• Why Arguments About Free Speech Don’t Apply to the Riyadh Comedy Festival — New York Times Arts -
• How Kai Cenat Became a New Kind of Celebrity for Gen Z — New York Times Arts -

• Kimmel’s Tip for Troops: Camouflage Is Pointless in Chicago — New York Times Arts -
• Why ‘Gilmore Girls’ Became a Fall Tradition — New York Times Arts -

The art world offers a look into **The Met’s ‘Divine Egypt’ exhibition of ancient deities and explores how A.I. Meets Ancient Philosophy** in artist Lu Yang’s cutting-edge work.

• At the Met’s ‘Divine Egypt,’ the Gods are Eternally Fabulous — New York Times Arts -
• A.I. Meets Ancient Philosophy — New York Times Arts -