The entertainment world mourns the passing of Marcyliena Morgan, founder of Harvard's Hip-Hop Archive, while Itzhak Perlman recounts his initial hesitation with ‘Schindler’s List’ and Nine Inch Nails delves into film music with “Tron: Ares.”

• Marcyliena Morgan, Founder of Harvard’s Hip-Hop Archive, Dies at 75 — New York Times Arts -
• Itzhak Perlman Wasn’t Sure About Doing ‘Schindler’s List’ — New York Times Arts -
• Nine Inch Nails Are Filling the Hole in Their Souls With Film Music — New York Times Arts -

New releases for November are highlighted across major streaming platforms, alongside a look at the influential movie poster designers and director Nia DaCosta's adaptation of ‘Hedda Gabler.’

• The Poster Designers Who Helped Bring Movies to Life — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Hedda’ Director Nia DaCosta on Her Sumptuous Adaptation of Ibsen — New York Times Arts -
• The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, HBO Max, Peacock and More in November — New York Times Arts -

Audiences can look forward to 15 Off Broadway shows featuring talent like Tom Hanks and Ariana DeBose, complementing a broader guide to 28 fun things to do in NYC this November.

• 15 Off Broadway Shows to Catch in November — New York Times Arts -
• 28 Fun Things to Do in NYC in November 2025 — New York Times Arts -

The literary scene features reviews of **Carol Tyler's ‘The Ephemerata’ and Brian Schaefer's ‘Town and Country’, alongside an insightful look into Margaret Atwood's new memoir**, ‘Book of Lives.’

• Book Review: ‘The Ephemerata: Shaping the Exquisite Nature of Grief,’ by Carol Tyler — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Town and Country,’ by Brian Schaefer — New York Times Books -
• Margaret Atwood’s New Memoir Shows She Can Hold a Grudge — New York Times Books -

Jennifer Lawrence opens up in a candid interview, reflecting on her experiences and celebrity journey at 35.

• ‘The Interview’: Jennifer Lawrence Regrets Everything She’s Ever Said or Done — New York Times Movies -