The latest in cinema and streaming includes a review of **‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ and ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’, news about Rob Reiner’s final projects, the farewell to ‘Stranger Things’, and a look at boxing’s shift to streaming platforms, along with various movie recommendations**.

• ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Review: When Help Won’t Arrive — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Review: By Land, by Water, by Air! — New York Times Arts -
• What We Know About Rob Reiner’s Final Projects — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Stranger Things’ Cast Says Goodbye to the Netflix Series — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Cover-Up’ Review: Seymour Hersh, Scoops and Power — New York Times Arts -
• Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -
• Five Free Movies to Stream — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Breakdown: 1975’ Remembers the Cinematic Voices of an Era — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: What to Remember Before Seeing the New Movie — New York Times Arts -
• 6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts -
• Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua and Boxing’s Pivot to Streaming — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Sorry, Baby,’ ‘Lurker’ and the Year’s Great Under-the-Radar Streaming Films — New York Times Arts -

The arts world mourns the passing of several notable figures, including Allan Ludwig, the **‘Founding Father’ of Gravestone Studies, Oscar-winning costume designer Theodor Pistek, Puerto Rican music ambassador Rafael Ithier, acclaimed children’s book author Jeanette Winter, and celebrated Dutch choreographer Hans van Manen**.

• Allan Ludwig, ‘Founding Father’ of Gravestone Studies, Dies at 92 — New York Times Arts -
• Theodor Pistek, 93, Oscar-Winning ‘Amadeus’ Costume Designer, Dies — New York Times Arts -
• Rafael Ithier, Ambassador of Puerto Rican Music, Dies at 99 — New York Times Arts -

• Jeanette Winter, Who Told Children About Artists’ Lives, Dies at 86 — New York Times Books -
• Hans van Manen, Celebrated Dutch Choreographer, Is Dead at 93 — New York Times Arts -

On stage, the controversial choreographer Marco Goecke returns to the spotlight, Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts prepare for Broadway’s **‘Bug’, and the audacious ‘Oh, Mary!’ makes its London debut, while the Met Opera introduces a leaner ‘Magic Flute’** to attract new audiences.

• He Smeared Dog Feces on a Critic. Now, He’s Back in the Spotlight. — New York Times Arts -
• Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts Want to Get Under Your Skin — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Oh, Mary!’ Came to London. It’s the Raciest Show in Town. — New York Times Arts -

• The Met Opera’s Leaner ‘Magic Flute’ Courts Young Listeners — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Oh, Mary!’ Came to London. It’s the Raciest Show in Town. — New York Times Arts -

**Rachel Reid’s gay hockey romance series sees surprising mainstream success, a review of the book world in 2025 is offered, a prestigious French prize for books about animals is awarded, and rare recordings of literary voices like James Baldwin become accessible, alongside recommendations for middle grade mysteries**.

• Even Its Author Is Shocked by How Fans Have Embraced “Heated Rivalry,” the Gay Hockey Romance Series — New York Times Arts -
• How Was 2025 in the World of Books? — New York Times Books -
• A Prestigious French Prize Is Reserved for Books About Animals — New York Times Books -

• Hear James Baldwin, E.E. Cummings, Mary Oliver, and More — New York Times Arts -
• The Best Middle Grade Mysteries for Kids — New York Times Books -

Significant discussions are ongoing regarding the **Kennedy Center’s controversial naming, a funding crisis threatening the Museum of the Earth’s fossil collection, and museum security reassessments in the wake of the Louvre heist**.

• Kennedy Center, Memorial to JFK, Is Trump’s Now, Too — New York Times Arts -
• Museum of the Earth and Its Fossil Collection Fight Their Own Extinction — New York Times Arts -
• After the Louvre Heist, Museums Look for Lessons to Help Stop Thieves — New York Times Arts -

Bachata stars Romeo Santos and Prince Royce express their desire for the genre to gain greater recognition amidst the broader Latin music boom.

• Romeo Santos and Prince Royce Want Bachata to Share in Latin Music’s Boom — New York Times Arts -

Jimmy Kimmel shares his thoughts on **President Trump’s televised address**, expressing a common sentiment about the tone of political discourse on live television.

• Jimmy Kimmel Wishes Trump Wouldn’t Yell at Us on Live TV — New York Times Arts -