This topic covers Paul McCartney's documentary and the artistic freedom explored in Sinners, alongside global recognition for Scandinavian actors, an exhibition of Yorgos Lanthimos's photography, and the latest SAG Actor Awards winners and memorable fashion looks.

• ‘Paul McCartney: Man on the Run’ Tells One Side of the Story — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Sinners’ and the Price of Artistic Freedom — New York Times Arts -
• Yorgos Lanthimos Steps Back From the Movie Camera, and Picks Up Another One — New York Times Arts -

• When ‘Anora’ Becomes ‘Anorak’: The Art of Wrong Movie Titles — New York Times Arts -
• The Scandinavian Actors Quietly Redefining Cinema — New York Times Movies -
• ‘The Interview’: Maggie Gyllenhaal on ‘The Bride,’ and Reaching Out to Her Brother — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Sentimental Value’ | Anatomy of a Scene — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Train Dreams’ | Anatomy of a Scene — New York Times Arts -
• SAG’s Actor Awards Winners List: ‘Sinners’ and ‘The Studio’ Win Big — New York Times Arts -
• Unforgettable SAG Actor Awards 2026 Looks: Teyana Taylor, Emma Stone and More — New York Times Movies -

New releases are highlighted with Álvaro Enrigue's 'Now I Surrender' and Eoghan Walls' 'Field Notes From an Extinction', while also celebrating Patricia Finn, a tenacious first-time novelist, and providing editors' top book recommendations for the week.

• Book Review: ‘Now I Surrender,’ by Álvaro Enrigue — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Field Notes From an Extinction,’ by Eoghan Walls — New York Times Books -
• 7 New Books Our Editors Love This Week — New York Times Books -

• After 50 Years in the Shadows, a Tenacious First-Time Novelist Steps Out Front — New York Times Books -

This section features a review of the HBO crime series DTF St. Louis, an interview with reality TV veteran Rob Rausch from 'The Traitors', and a guide to new TV shows and documentaries to watch this week, including 'Vladimir'.

• ‘DTF St. Louis’ Review: Sex, Death and Jamba Juice — New York Times Arts -
• After ‘Love Island,’ Rob Rausch Was Wary of ‘The Traitors’ — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Vladimir,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV this Week — New York Times Arts -

The Live Nation antitrust trial is set to challenge its industry dominance, while Lufthansa updated carry-on rules after a 'priceless' violin incident, and the Vienna Philharmonic delivered inconsistent yet moving performances at Carnegie Hall.

• After ‘Priceless’ Violin Flies on Lap, Lufthansa Changes Carry-On Rules — New York Times Music -
• Two Approaches to Musical Time, From the Vienna Philharmonic — New York Times Arts -
• Antitrust Trial to Challenge Live Nation’s Grip on the Music Industry — New York Times Arts -

• Antitrust Trial to Challenge Live Nation’s Grip on the Music Industry — New York Times Arts -

New productions are reviewed, including the musical **Bigfoot! and the queer ballet Gentleman Jack, alongside the radical new lesbian-themed musical Starstruck** featuring an Indigo Girl.

• ‘Bigfoot!’ Review: An Ogre Who Just Wants to Be Friends — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Gentleman Jack’ Brings a Queer Romance to Ballet — New York Times Arts -
• For a Lesbian Twist on ‘Cyrano,’ They Enlisted an Indigo Girl — New York Times Arts -

Pokémon Pokopia offers a new experience, replacing traditional conflict with creature comforts and community rebuilding in a cozy game style.

• Pokémon Pokopia Replaces Conflict With Creature Comforts — New York Times Arts -