Congressional scrutiny of a UFO documentary and Netflix's expansion into physical entertainment venues headline a day filled with diverse movie reviews, including sequels like 'The Family Plan 2' and **'Wicked: For Good', along with late-night commentary from Jimmy Kimmel** on political developments.

• ‘The Age of Disclosure,’ Documentary About U.F.O.s, Gets a Congressional Audience — New York Times Arts -
• Netflix Has a New House in the Suburbs: Come In and Chill — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Family Plan 2’ Review: A Relaxing Vacation? Maybe Not. — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: Two Besties Till the End — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Train Dreams’ Review: Life, Understood in Reverse — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter’ Review: When Fame Recedes — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ Review: Slapstick Rambo — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Rental Family’ Review: Brendan Fraser, Lost in Impersonation — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Cutting Through Rocks’ Review: The Only Way Out — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Age of Disclosure’ Review: Release the Extraterrestrial Files — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Cactus Pears’ Review: Finding Intimacy Amid Grief — New York Times Arts -
• Jimmy Kimmel Prepares for Hurricane Epstein — New York Times Arts -
• Jimmy Kimmel Prepares for Hurricane Epstein — New York Times Arts -

The literary world mourns the passing of notable authors David Bellos, Stephen Anderson, and Richard Lamparski, while celebrating National Book Award winners focusing on the Middle East, offering new romance book recommendations, and delving into George Packer's latest novel.

• David Bellos, 80, Dies; Wrestled French Wordplay Into English — New York Times Arts -
• Top National Book Awards Go to Writing About the Middle East — New York Times Books -
• Books Our Editors Love This Week — New York Times Books -

• Stephen Anderson, Linguist Who Refuted Doctor Dolittle, Dies at 82 — New York Times Books -
• Richard Lamparski, Author of ‘Whatever Became Of …?’ Books, Dies at 93 — New York Times Arts -
• How Joan Didion Did Thanksgiving — New York Times Books -
• How to Make That Restaurant Dessert at Home? Ask David Lebovitz. — New York Times Books -
• Sizzling New Romance Books — New York Times Books -
• George Packer on His Favorite Books and His New Novel, ‘The Emergency’ — New York Times Books -
• Top National Book Awards Go to Writing About the Middle East — New York Times Books -

Investigations into Kennedy Center deals and the Louvre heist aftermath reveal concerns about institutional oversight, while a significant debate on DEI policies affecting arts funding and the relocation of a priceless coin collection underscore ongoing challenges and changes within the cultural sector, alongside ongoing discussions about colorblind casting in the arts.

• Senate Democrats Investigate Kennedy Center Deals With Trump Allies — New York Times Arts -
• After the Louvre Heist, the Museum’s President Defends Her Tenure — New York Times Arts -
• Told to Avoid D.E.I., Arts Groups Are Declining Grants Instead — New York Times Arts -

• The Debate Over Colorblind Casting Isn’t Settled After All — New York Times Arts -
• After 167 Years in New York, a Priceless Coin Collection Heads to Toledo — New York Times Arts -

The Grand Ole Opry celebrates its centennial, while Tom Hanks is honored by fellow stars, and new theatrical productions challenge conventional ideas of "safe spaces" or reimagine classics like 'Our Town', alongside practical discussions on Playbill recycling.

• Meryl Streep and More Stars Toast Tom Hanks in ‘This World of Tomorrow’ — New York Times Arts -
• The Grand Ole Opry at 100 — New York Times Arts -
• Theater as a Safe Space? ‘Practice’ Demolishes That Idea. — New York Times Arts -

• In a Reimagined ‘Our Town,’ Dance and Poetry Run for the Woods — New York Times Arts -
• What Should I Do With My Playbill? — New York Times Arts -

The art market sees a sensational Superman comic auction record, while MoMA features new exhibitions from artists like Arthur Jafa and Ruth Asawa, showcasing both pop culture's enduring value and contemporary artistic expression.

• Superman Comic Sets Auction Record, Selling for $9.12 Million — New York Times Arts -
• Arthur Jafa Crafts a Mixtape from MoMA’s Art — New York Times Arts -
• Ruth Asawa Turned Wire Into Her Lifeline — New York Times Arts -