The world of arts mourns the passing of Bela Tarr, a titan of slow-moving cinema, Rosa von Praunheim, a pioneer in capturing gay life on film, and Richard Pollak, an editor who criticized the media.

• Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Is Dead at 70 — New York Times Arts -
• Rosa von Praunheim, 83, Dies; Captured Gay Life in Germany on Film — New York Times Arts -
• Richard Pollak, 91, Dies; Edited Magazine That Criticized the Media — New York Times Books -

• Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Dies at 70 — New York Times Arts -

New literary works include **Javier Moro’s ‘The Architect of New York’ and Gordon Corera’s ‘The Spy in the Archive’, while anticipated book adaptations for 2026 and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's upcoming book** generate buzz.

• Book Review: ‘The Architect of New York,’ by Javier Moro — New York Times Books -
• Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Will Publish a New Book — New York Times Arts -
• The Most Anticipated Book Adaptations of 2026: Movies and TV Shows — New York Times Arts -

• Book Review: ‘The Spy in the Archive,’ by Gordon Corera — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Watching Over Her,’ by Jean-Baptiste Andrea — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Advance Britannia,’ by Alan Allport — New York Times Books -

The entertainment sphere observes unforgettable looks from the Critics Choice Awards 2026, anticipates the best movies and TV shows coming to streaming services in January, and notes Stephen Colbert's political commentary and immersive sports viewing experiences in modern arenas.

• Critics Choice Awards 2026: Unforgettable Looks From Ariana Grande, Megan Stalter and More — New York Times Movies -
• The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, HBO Max, Peacock and More in January — New York Times Arts -
• Stephen Colbert Doubts Trump Can Run Two Countries at Once — New York Times Arts -

• Colossal Athletes Fill These Modern Arenas — New York Times Arts -

This sector celebrates readers' picks for the songs that defined 2025, announces Semyon Bychkov as the new Musical Director for the Paris Opera, and recognizes Beth Morrison's significant influence on modern American opera.

• Readers Pick the Songs That Defined Their 2025 — New York Times Arts -
• Paris Opera Names Semyon Bychkov as Its Next Musical Director — New York Times Arts -
• Modern American Opera Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Her — New York Times Arts -