New film and TV releases like "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and "The Rip", alongside streaming recommendations and critic reviews for "A Private Life" and "Seeds", highlight the diverse offerings in cinema and episodic storytelling, with Hollywood events also featuring social commentary from stars.

• Star Seize Chance to Speak Out at Night Honoring Leonardo DiCaprio — New York Times Arts -
• Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -
• Five Free Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -

• Jodie Foster: An American Oscar-Winner in Paris — New York Times Arts -
• ‘A Private Life’ Review: Jodie Foster Uncovers a Twisty Plot in Paris — New York Times Arts -
• 8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Seeds’ Review: Farms and a Way of Life Hang in the Balance — New York Times Arts -
• ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms': ‘Game of Thrones’ Goes Small-Scale — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel, Explores Dunk and Egg — New York Times Arts -
• Seth Meyers Never Guessed Trump Was Such a Milk Fan — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap: Dirty Work — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Rip’ Review: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Star in Cop Thriller — New York Times Arts -

Artist reflections from ASAP Rocky on his personal and professional journey, tributes to music legends like Bob Weir, and contemporary opera productions such as "What to Wear" showcase both the evolving landscape and enduring legacies in music, even as legal allegations against Julio Iglesias and performance venue controversies emerge.

• ASAP Rocky Grew Up, Settled Down (with Rihanna) and Returned to Rap — New York Times Arts -
• Viva the Absurd: ‘What to Wear’ and a Wave of Opera Surrealism — New York Times Arts -
• Bob Weir Is Gone, but the Dead’s Music Plays On — New York Times Arts -

• Julio Iglesias Denies Sexual Abuse Claims by Former Employees — New York Times Arts -
• Washington National Opera Finds a Stage Outside Kennedy Center Amid Trump Tensions — New York Times Arts -

Anticipated winter book releases and diverse literary reviews for titles like "Call Me Ishmaelle" and "The Elements of Power" dominate, with insights into authors' works through Harper Lee's letters and Jeff Kinney's reading recommendations offering a rich perspective on the world of publishing.

• The Books We’re Looking Forward to This Winter — New York Times Books -
• Harper Lee Expanded on Her View of the South in Letters to a Friend — New York Times Arts -
• 10 Steamy Books Like ‘Heated Rivalry’ — New York Times Arts -

• Book Review: ‘Call Me Ishmaelle,’ by Xiaolu Guo — New York Times Books -
• Jeff Kinney’s Favorite Funny Books for Young Readers — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Elements of Power,’ by Nicolas Niarchos — New York Times Books -

Obituaries for influential artists like Walter Steding and Harvey Pratt, exhibitions on art historical figures such as Henri Rousseau, and institutional news like the Met Museum's unionization vote reflect significant movements in the art world, alongside efforts to preserve traditional Japanese crafts and debates over humanities funding.

• Walter Steding, Otherworldly One-Man Band and Portraitist, Is Dead at 75 — New York Times Arts -
• White Lies, Inner Truth: The Contradictions of Henri Rousseau — New York Times Arts -
• Harvey Pratt, Who Designed the Native American Veterans Memorial, Dies at 84 — New York Times Arts -

• Met Museum Employees Vote to Unionize — New York Times Arts -
• After an Earthquake, Preserving a Slow Craft in a Fast World — New York Times Arts -
• Humanities Endowment Awarding Millions to Western Civilization Programs — New York Times Arts -

Stage reviews for "Eat the Rich" and "The Disappear" provide critical perspectives on new theatrical works, while major dance companies like Martha Graham navigate venue changes and streaming options for popular productions continue to expand accessibility to the performing arts.

• ‘Eat the Rich’: Cambridge Was a Culture Shock. She’s Getting the Last Laugh. — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Disappear’ Review: A Couple on the Rocks and Out of Sync — New York Times Arts -
• Martha Graham Dance Company Won’t Celebrate Centennial at Kennedy Center — New York Times Arts -

• Tessa Thompson in ‘Hedda,’ and More Theater to Stream — New York Times Arts -