Movie critics weigh in on a diverse range of films, from Bi Gan's voyage into cinema in 'Resurrection' and the visual delights of 'Dust Bunny', to the reality-bending 'Atropia' and **Albert Serra’s documentary on bullfighting, 'Afternoons of Solitude', alongside a giddy slasher reboot of 'Silent Night, Deadly Night', 'The King of Color' documentary on the Pantone system, and the mixed reception for James L. Brooks's 'Ella McCay'**.

• ‘Resurrection’ Review: Bi Gan’s Voyage Into Cinema — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Dust Bunny’ Review: A World of Wonders, Familiar and Foreign — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Atropia’ Review: No Escape From Reality — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Afternoons of Solitude’ Looks for Beauty in the Bloodshed of Bullfighting — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Review: A Slasher Gets a Giddy Reboot — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The King of Color’ Review: He’s Just Into Hue — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Ella McCay’ Review: Right Girl, Wrong Time — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Ella McCay’ Review: Right Girl, Wrong Time — New York Times Arts -

The literary world offers editors' picks of loved books this week, gift-worthy holiday art books, former King Juan Carlos I of Spain's new publication, recommendations for hidden gem books of 2025, an interview with Michael J. Fox about his favorite books and 'Back to the Future', and a selection of the best mystery novels of the year.

• Books Our Editors Loved This Week — New York Times Books -
• Gift-Worthy Holiday Art Books — New York Times Books -
• Former King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Seeking Relevance, Publishes Book — New York Times Books -

• Our Favorite Hidden Gem Books of 2025 — New York Times Arts -
• Michael J. Fox on His Favorite Books and ‘Back to the Future’ — New York Times Books -
• The Best Mystery Novels of 2025 — New York Times Books -

Significant actions are underway in protecting cultural heritage, with the Smithsonian returning three Khmer artifacts to Cambodia due to evidence of looting, while U.K. police are actively seeking suspects after over 600 artifacts were stolen from the Bristol Museum.

• Smithsonian Returns Three Khmer Artifacts Thought Looted to Cambodia — New York Times Arts -
• Smithsonian Returns Three Khmer Artifacts Thought Looted to Cambodia — New York Times Arts -
• U.K. Police Seek Suspects in Theft of Over 600 Artifacts From Museum — New York Times Arts -

The entertainment world mourns the passing of notable figures, including playwright D.L. Coburn, known for 'The Gin Game', opera star Donald McIntyre, and Raul Malo, the distinctive frontman of the Latin-tinged country band Mavericks.

• D.L. Coburn, Playwright With a Solo Hit, ‘The Gin Game,’ Dies at 87 — New York Times Arts -
• Donald McIntyre, 91, Dies; Starred in New Vision of Wagner’s Operas — New York Times Arts -
• Raul Malo, Frontman of Latin-Tinged Country Band Mavericks, Dies at 60 — New York Times Arts -

The small screen reflects on the year's humor, with a look at the best comedy of 2025 and a ranking of new holiday specials, alongside late-night hosts deciphering a rambling Trump speech, and 'Real Housewives' star Wendy Osefo facing legal troubles.

• Best Comedy of 2025 — New York Times Arts -
• Ranking New Holiday Specials From ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Fraggle Rock’ and More — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Tries to Decipher Another Rambling Trump Speech — New York Times Arts -

• Wendy Osefo Is Among the Latest ‘Real Housewives’ Stars in Legal Trouble — New York Times Arts -

The visual arts scene explores artists reviving the legacy of Air Afrique, delves into exhibitions featuring Agnes Martin and Jay De Feo, and showcases Ragnar Kjartansson's video 'Sunday Without Love' that plays with sentiment.

• The Artists Reviving the Legacy of Air Afrique — New York Times Arts -
• Two Women Who Kept the Art World at Arm’s Length — New York Times Arts -
• In ‘Sunday Without Love,’ Ragnar Kjartansson Plays With Sentiment — New York Times Arts -

The gaming industry celebrates achievements, highlighting **how 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' became a gaming tour de force and introducing the nominees for The Game Awards**.

• How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Became a Gaming Tour de Force — New York Times Arts -
• Meet the Game Awards Nominees — New York Times Arts -

New classical music is featured, offering five classical music albums recommended for listening right now, including a holiday album and string quartets.

• 5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now — New York Times Arts -