Film reviews for horror, samurai, documentary, romance, and group therapy films dominate, alongside discussions on Oscar predictions, the Best Picture voting process, a new Oscar for Best Casting, and Jimmy Kimmel's humorous take on security concerns.

• ‘Undertone’ Review: And Now a Word From Our Demon! — New York Times Arts -
• How the Oscars Best Picture Winner Is Chosen — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Bushido’ Review: A Samurai’s Dangerous Moves — New York Times Arts -

• Oscars 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress? — New York Times Arts -
• Jimmy Kimmel Addresses FBI Warnings for Potential Iranian Drone Strike Ahead of Oscars — New York Times Arts -
• A New Oscar for Best Casting — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Space Cowboy’ Review: A Sky-diving Cinematographer’s Highs and Lows — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Slanted’ Review: Narratively Botched — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Reminders of Him’ Review: A Second Chance at Love — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Group: The Schopenhauer Effect’ Review: The Art of Being Patient — New York Times Arts -

The passing of gospel star Roscoe Robinson is noted, while Harry Styles's new album and the Pussycat Dolls' reunion tour get attention, with Live Nation facing scrutiny over employee comments and P-Funk's legendary Mothership's history explored, alongside classical music album recommendations.

• Roscoe Robinson, Gospel Star Who Minted 1960s R&B Hits, Dies at 97 — New York Times Arts -
• Review: Harry Styles Hits the Club on ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ — New York Times Music -
• Pussycat Dolls Announce New Single and Reunion Tour — New York Times Arts -

• Live Nation Slacks Reveal Employees Joking About ‘Stupid’ Fans — New York Times Arts -
• 5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now — New York Times Arts -
• The Secret History of Rock’s Wildest Stage Prop: P-Funk’s Mothership — New York Times Arts -
• The Secret History of Rock’s Wildest Stage Prop: P-Funk’s Mothership — New York Times Arts -

Bancroft Prizes are awarded for historical works, while editors share their favorite books, a new Francis Spufford novel is reviewed, thriller recommendations are provided, and a romance novelist finds inspiration in 'Star Trek' fandom.

• Histories of Native American Treaties and Anti-Chinese Violence Win Bancroft Prize — New York Times Arts -
• Books Our Editors Loved This Week — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Nonesuch,’ by Francis Spufford — New York Times Books -

• Dark and Stormy Thrillers by Stephen King, Ruth Ware and More — New York Times Arts -
• A Romance Novelist Finds Inspiration in Tension Around ‘Star Trek’ — New York Times Books -

Chilean architect Smiljan Radic receives the Pritzker Prize, Shaker design and Michael Heizer's art are featured in exhibits, a giant pigeon sculpture departs the High Line, and a study reveals the global art market's recovery due to top-end auction sales.

• Chilean Architect Smiljan Radic Wins Pritzker Prize — New York Times Arts -
• In Shaker Design, a Zeal for No Zeal — New York Times Arts -
• The Titan of Land Art Moves Indoors and Gets Intimate — New York Times Arts -

• A Giant Pigeon Is Leaving the High Line — New York Times Arts -
• Top-End Auction Sales Help Pull Global Art Market Out of Slump, Study Says — New York Times Arts -
• Top-End Auction Sales Help Pull Global Art Market Out of Slump, Study Says — New York Times Arts -

New York City's drag scene is explored in depth, Maya Rudolph prepares for her Broadway debut, and a one-man show about artist Henry Darger receives a review.

• On the Hunt for 24 Hours of Drag in N.Y.C. — New York Times Arts -
• Bughouse’ Review: Inside Henry Darger’s Unwieldy Mind — New York Times Arts -
• Maya Rudolph to Make Broadway Debut in “Oh, Mary!” — New York Times Arts -

Marilyn Monroe is remembered with a focus on her iconic jewelry, **Bill Kurtis announces his departure from NPR's 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!', and Bill Cosby faces a civil trial** after his prison release.

• Remembering Marilyn Monroe, Draped In Diamonds and Coveting More — New York Times Arts -
• Bill Kurtis to Leave NPR’s ‘Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!’ — New York Times Arts -
• Bill Cosby, Out of Prison and the Public Eye, Faces Civil Trial — New York Times Arts -

Testimony from the Haitian President's widow details the assassination, noting that killers spoke Spanish and used nicknames.

• Haitian President’s Widow Recalls Killers Spoke Spanish and Used Nicknames — New York Times Arts -