Upcoming Netflix removals, new streaming picks for children, insights into Taylor Swift's Eras Tour docuseries, and critical discussions of new film releases, including scenes from 'Wake Up Dead Man' and a SantaCon documentary, dominate film and television news, alongside late-night political commentary.

• Stream These 10 Movies and TV Shows Before They Leave Netflix in January — New York Times Arts -
• 5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ | Anatomy of a Scene — New York Times Arts -

• Taylor Swift’s ‘The End of an Era’: 5 Takeaways — New York Times Arts -
• Watch an Ensemble Scene From ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ — New York Times Arts -
• Everyone Hates SantaCon. He Made a Movie About It. — New York Times Movies -
• 6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts -
• Jimmy Kimmel Takes a Swipe at Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ — New York Times Arts -

Literary critics reflect on their year in reading, the blockbuster success of 'Dungeon Crawler Carl', and the top poetry and graphic novel selections of 2025 are highlighted in the book world.

• Our Critics Look Back on Their Year in Reading — New York Times Books -
• How Matt Dinniman’s ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Became a Blockbuster — New York Times Books -
• The Best Poetry of 2025 — New York Times Books -

• The Best Graphic Novels of 2025 — New York Times Books -
• Our Book Critics on Their Year in Reading — New York Times Books -

New dance premieres at Alvin Ailey, a praised London staging of 'Into the Woods', the early closure of Broadway's 'Little Bear Ridge Road', and Ennio Morricone's journey from film scores to opera define recent performing arts news.

• At Alvin Ailey, Premieres by Jamar Roberts and Matthew Neenan — New York Times Arts -
• This ‘Into the Woods’ Is Not That Deep. That’s What Makes It Great. — New York Times Arts -
• Broadway’s ‘Little Bear Ridge Road,’ With Laurie Metcalf, to Close Early — New York Times Arts -

• From ‘Spaghetti Western’ Scores to the Opera Stage — New York Times Arts -

The arts world mourns the passing of jazz guitarist Phil Upchurch, popular British author Joanna Trollope, and psychedelic rock innovator Joseph Byrd.

• Phil Upchurch, Jazz Guitarist and Sideman to Stars, Dies at 84 — New York Times Arts -
• Joanna Trollope, Popular British Author, Dies at 82 — New York Times Arts -
• Joseph Byrd, Who Shook Up Psychedelic Rock, Dies at 87 — New York Times Arts -

The director of the Tate Museums is stepping down amidst challenges, the best art of 2025 is celebrated, and a Nazi-looted 15th-century Jewish prayer book is set for auction.

• Tate Museums Are in Choppy Waters. Now, Their Director Is Leaving. — New York Times Arts -
• Best Art of 2025 — New York Times Arts -
• Rare 15th-Century Jewish Prayer Book, Looted by the Nazis, to Be Sold — New York Times Arts -

**'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' emerged as the big winner at the Game Awards**, sweeping nine prizes, including the coveted Game of the Year.

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dominates at the Game Awards — New York Times Arts -

Observations suggest America is showing hopeful signs in addressing infrastructure and housing shortages, despite widespread challenges.

• America Wants to Build Again. If You Squint, You’ll See Hopeful Signs. — New York Times Arts -