The latest movie releases receive critical evaluations, including the final chapter of 'The Strangers' trilogy, the visually striking 'Sirat', and the dramatically operatic yet disappointing 'Dracula', alongside other international features such as 'The President's Cake', 'Pillion', 'Kokuho', 'Jimpa', and 'Calle Málaga', plus a documentary on aerospace theories.

• ‘The Strangers: Chapter 3’ Review: Devils in Disguise — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Sirat’ Review: A Shocker in the Desert — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Starman’ Review: What’s Really Out There? — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Dracula’ Review: Fangs and a Lot of Fragrance — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Dracula’ Review: Fangs and a Lot of Fragrance — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The President’s Cake’ Review: Party Politics — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Pillion’ Review: Alexander Skarsgard and Harry Melling Star in ‘Dom-Com’ — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Kokuho’ Review: Over Decades, an Artist’s Life — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Jimpa’ Review: In Search of a Queer Education — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Calle Málaga’ Review: Living an Even Better Life — New York Times Arts -

This section covers February art gallery shows, the Philadelphia Museum of Art's name restoration, new voices at the Bronx Biennial, the enigmatic Mr. Flower Fantastic at the Orchid Show, and international displays at Art Basel Qatar, plus exhibitions on fashion and efforts to preserve historical murals.

• Art Gallery Shows to See in February — New York Times Arts -
• The Philadelphia Museum of Art Restores Its Old Name — New York Times Arts -
• At the Bronx Biennial, the Promise of New Voices — New York Times Arts -

• Who Is That Masked Man? The Orchids Aren’t Telling. — New York Times Arts -
• Outside the Art World’s Echo Chamber, at Art Basel Qatar — New York Times Arts -
• The Churn of Fast Fashion, Slowed Down — New York Times Arts -
• Save the ‘Sistine Chapel of the New Deal’ in the Cohen Federal Building — New York Times Arts -

Readers can discover new recommendations from critics and authors like Cristina Rivera Garza, explore Toni Morrison's best works through a dedicated guide, and delve into a true-crime narrative on the cannabis trade or swoon-worthy romance novels.

• Books Our Editors Loved This Week — New York Times Books -
• Toni Morrison’s Best Books: A Guide — New York Times Arts -
• Cristina Rivera Garza on Her Favorite Books and ‘Autobiography of Cotton’ — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘A Killing in Cannabis,’ by Scott Eden — New York Times Books -
• Best One-Night Stand Romance Books, According to Hannah Bonam-Young — New York Times Arts -

Broadway prepares for the end of **‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ this summer, while global productions include a reimagined Shakespeare's 'Othello' in Shanghai and a stunning new take on ‘King Lear’** in Manhattan.

• ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Musical Will End Its Broadway Run This Summer — New York Times Arts -
• Rethinking Shakespeare in Shanghai — New York Times Arts -
• A Stunning ‘King Lear’ That Reveals, Finally, a King in Full — New York Times Arts -

• Rethinking Shakespeare in Shanghai — New York Times Arts -

Carnegie Hall announces its 2026-27 season featuring a Ring cycle and Beethoven sonatas, while Bad Bunny's cultural impact resonates with Puerto Rican athletes, and jazz enthusiasts are invited to explore **Impulse! Records alongside a unique experiment in music making under the influence**.

• Carnegie Hall’s 2026-27 Season: What We Want to Hear — New York Times Arts -
• Bad Bunny Means a Breakthrough for Puerto Rican Athletes, Too — New York Times Arts -
• 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Impulse! Records — New York Times Arts -

• ‘DWI: Drinking With Instruments’: Experiments in Tipsy Music Making — New York Times Arts -

Headlines include Savannah Guthrie's candid video, a delightful revival of 'The Muppet Show', Jimmy Kimmel's skepticism regarding a film's box office, and insights into Marvel's future with 'Wonder Man'.

• Savannah Guthrie’s Video Shows a Rare and Anguished Reality — New York Times Arts -
• Review: This Is Your Grandparents’ ‘Muppet Show,’ Fortunately — New York Times Arts -
• Jimmy Kimmel Hints ‘Melania’ Box Office Was a ‘Rigged Outcome’ — New York Times Arts -

• One Episode of ‘Wonder Man’ Points a Way Forward for the Marvel Universe — New York Times Arts -

The arts community mourns Ted Berger, a generous patron, celebrates the enduring wit of the late Tom Stoppard, and remembers Blanche Marvin, a centenarian theater critic, as well as Virginia Oliver, Maine’s beloved folk hero.

• Ted Berger, Indefatigable Patron of Artists and Schools, Dies at 85 — New York Times Arts -
• Tom Stoppard Is Gone. In ‘Arcadia,’ His Wit Still Sparkles. — New York Times Arts -
• Blanche Marvin, 100, Dies; Critic Was, Maybe, ‘Streetcar’ Inspiration — New York Times Arts -

• Virginia Oliver, Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ and Folk Hero, Dies at 105 — New York Times Books -

Debates over American history have reached Philadelphia, and discussions continue about President Trump's plans to remake the Kennedy Center, alongside calls to protect significant New Deal-era murals.

• How Trump Brought the Fight Over American History to Philadelphia — New York Times Arts -
• What to Know About the Kennedy Center and Trump’s Campaign to Remake It — New York Times Arts -