'Sinners' making history with 16 nominations, along with 'One Battle After Another' leading the 98th Academy Awards race, dominated discussions on streaming availability, full nominee lists, and notable snubs and surprises.

• Where to Stream the 2026 Oscar Nominees: ‘Sinners,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ and More — New York Times Arts -
• 2026 Oscar Nominations: See the Full List — New York Times Arts -
• Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ Breaks Record With 16 — New York Times Arts -

• Oscar Snubs and Surprises: ‘Sinners’ Makes History, ‘Wicked’ Withers — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Sinners’ Broke the Oscars Record These 3 Films Once Held — New York Times Arts -
• Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Lead the Way — New York Times Arts -

Mel Brooks's documentary premiere, Netflix removals, Prue Leith's departure from 'The Great British Baking Show', Tânia Maria's rise as a Brazilian film icon, and a range of movie reviews like 'Clika' and 'Mercy', illustrate a dynamic media landscape.

• Comedians Gather for ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ Premiere — New York Times Movies -
• Stream These 8 Titles Before They Leave Netflix in February — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Clika’ Review: Dreaming of the Stage — New York Times Arts -

• Prue Leith Says She Is Leaving ‘The Great British Baking Show’ — New York Times Arts -
• Jason Mantzoukas Makes It Weird — New York Times Arts -
• Tânia Maria Is Brazil’s Newest Film Icon — New York Times Movies -
• Saving La Clef Cinema, With Help From Scorsese and Tarantino — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Mercy’ Review: Chris Pratt Trapped in a Dystopian Future — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Return to Silent Hill’ Review: A Macabre Spectacle — New York Times Arts -
• ‘In Cold Light’ Review: On Parole and on the Run — New York Times Arts -
• ‘A New Love in Tokyo’ Review: Sex in the Air — New York Times Arts -
• ‘H Is for Hawk’ Review: All Shall Be Well — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Review: Making the Happiest Place on Earth — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Review: Indoctrination in the Classroom — New York Times Arts -
• Kimmel Says Comedy Is Political Lately Because Politics Are Comedic — New York Times Arts -

The passing of hip-hop pioneer James Bernard and jazz guitarist Ralph Towner marks a somber note, alongside exciting news of ASAP Rocky's return to rap and Harry Styles's extensive Madison Square Garden residency.

• James Bernard, a Founding Editor of a Hip-Hop ‘Bible,’ Dies at 58 — New York Times Arts -
• ASAP Rocky Grew Up, Settled Down (with Rihanna) and Returned to Rap — New York Times Music -
• Harry Styles Books 30 Dates for Madison Square Garden Residency — New York Times Arts -

• Ralph Towner, Eclectic Guitarist With the Ensemble Oregon, Dies at 85 — New York Times Music -

From ancient rock art discoveries and ice carving artistry to New York performance festivals and Jasper Johns's new exhibition, the arts scene is active with new leadership for Creative Time and the Winter Show displaying diverse artworks.

• These Objects Will Draw You Out of the Cold — New York Times Arts -
• At New York Performance Festivals, Finding the Dance in Theater — New York Times Arts -
• When Jasper Johns Drew the Line — New York Times Arts -

• A 67,800-Year-Old Handprint May Be the World’s Oldest Rock Art — New York Times Arts -
• The Exacting, Ephemeral Art of Ice Carving — New York Times Arts -
• A Public-Art Veteran Will Lead Creative Time — New York Times Arts -

President Trump's influence on arts panels and his 'culture war' initiatives spark debate, while preparations ramp up for America's 250th anniversary celebrations nationwide.

• Fine Arts Panel, Remade by Trump, Indicates Support for His Ballroom Plan — New York Times Arts -
• America Turns 250: A Guide to the Coming Festivities — New York Times Arts -
• Five Fronts in Trump’s Culture War — New York Times Arts -

• America Turns 250: A Guide to the Coming Festivities — New York Times Arts -

This week brings new book recommendations, a review of Mark Braude's 'The Typewriter and the Guillotine', and insights from author John Sayles on his latest novel, 'Crucible'.

• Books Our Editors Love This Week — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Typewriter and the Guillotine,’ by Mark Braude — New York Times Books -
• John Sayles on His Favorite Books and His New Novel, ‘Crucible’ — New York Times Books -

A practical guide addresses how to manage and declutter old electronic gadgets, offering solutions for their revival or relinquishment.

• How to Deal With That Drawer Full of Old Gadgets — New York Times Music -