New cinematic offerings include 'Yes', 'A Magnificent Life', and 'Forbidden Fruits' receiving critical reviews, while streaming recommendations highlight 'A Little Prayer' and 'Splitsville' as streaming gems, and documentaries like 'The AI Doc' and **'BTS: The Return'** explore diverse subjects.

• ‘Yes’ Review: From Israel, an Uncomfortable Existential Howl — New York Times Arts -
• ‘A Magnificent Life’ Review: An Era of Artistic Revolutions — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Forbidden Fruits’ Review: Queen Bees of the Food Court — New York Times Arts -

• ‘A Little Prayer,’ ‘Splitsville’ and More Streaming Gems — New York Times Arts -
• When a Not-So-Dark Knight and His Sidekick Saved a Wacky Gotham — New York Times Arts -
• ‘They Will Kill You’ Review: The Co-Op From Hell — New York Times Arts -
• ‘She Dances’ Review: Steve Zahn Is a Reluctant Chaperone — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Our Hero, Balthazar’ Review: Lost Souls and Found Follies — New York Times Arts -
• ‘A Magnificent Life’ Review: An Era of Artistic Revolutions — New York Times Arts -
• ‘BTS: The Return’ Review: Back in the Recording Booth — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Fantasy Life’ Review: Digging Out of the Doldrums — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Alpha’ Review: Body Trouble — New York Times Arts -
• In ‘The AI Doc,’ Sam Altman and Dario Amodei Go on the Record — New York Times Arts -

The arts world mourns the passing of Sam Kieth, creator of The Maxx, Robert Fox, acclaimed theater producer, and musicians Dash Crofts, Mike Vernon, and Chip Taylor, while the Minutemen reflect on D. Boon's enduring legacy 40 years later.

• Sam Kieth, Creator of Surreal Comic Book Series The Maxx, Dies at 63 — New York Times Arts -
• Robert Fox, Acclaimed Producer in Britain and on Broadway, Dies at 73 — New York Times Arts -
• D. Boon’s Death Shook Punk Rock. 40 Years Later, Minutemen Look Back. — New York Times Arts -

• Dash Crofts, of the Soft-Rock Duo That Sang ‘Summer Breeze,’ Dies at 87 — New York Times Arts -
• Mike Vernon, Who Helped Spark the British Blues Boom, Dies at 81 — New York Times Arts -
• Tracy Kidder, Author of ‘The Soul of a New Machine,’ Dies at 80 — New York Times Arts -
• Chip Taylor, Writer of ‘Wild Thing’ and Other Classic Rock Hits, Dies at 86 — New York Times Arts -

Diverse art and design news includes Lap-See Lam's solo show in Hong Kong and a major Raphael exhibition, while legal battles continue over Dave the Potter's legacy and rare Jesuit books are returned to Italy.

• Through Bamboo, the Artist Lap-See Lam Explores Her Family’s History — New York Times Arts -
• Raphael and the Renaissance of Divine Beauty — New York Times Arts -
• Heirs of Dave the Potter, the Enslaved Artist, Are Battling to Recover His Legacy — New York Times Arts -

• Rare Books Stolen From a Jesuit Archive in Rome Are Returned to Italy — New York Times Arts -
• Rare Books Stolen From a Jesuit Archive in Rome Are Returned to Italy — New York Times Arts -
• A Storied Rockefeller Art Trove Goes on View at Asia Society — New York Times Arts -
• Paul Klee’s “Angelus Novus” New York Debut On Hold Due to Mideast War — New York Times Arts -
• What’s Your Star Sign? The Ancients Could Offer You Some Insight. — New York Times Arts -
• The Thailand Biennale Brings More to Phuket Than Mass Tourism — New York Times Arts -
• For Baccarat, This Artist Created a Different Kind of Chandelier — New York Times Arts -

The music world sees Chance the Rapper win a legal battle against his former manager and FKA twigs sue Shia LaBeouf over an alleged illegal NDA, while the Met Opera faces issues with 'Tristan und Isolde' and Minutemen members reflect on D. Boon's legacy.

• Jury Awards Chance the Rapper $35 in Legal Fight With Former Manager — New York Times Arts -
• FKA twigs Says in Suit That Shia LaBeouf Had Her Sign ‘Illegal’ NDA — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Tristan und Isolde’ at the Met Opera Has a Troubling Problem — New York Times Arts -

• D. Boon’s Death Shook Punk Rock. 40 Years Later, Minutemen Look Back. — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Teeth ’n’ Smiles’: A Pop Diva and a Flamed-Out Rock Music Revolution — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Teeth ’n’ Smiles’: A Pop Diva and a Flamed-Out Rock Music Revolution — New York Times Arts -

The stage scene features a review of the new play 'Public Charge' and a look at the collaborative work of dance stars Sara Mearns and Jodi Melnick, alongside backstage drama for the 'Dog Day Afternoon' Broadway production.

• ‘Public Charge’ Review: The World Is Messy. Being a Force for Good Is, Too. — New York Times Arts -
• Mearns and Melnick, Dance Stars Who Choose Each Other — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Playwright Briefly Kept Out of Broadway Rehearsals — New York Times Arts -

Literary updates include The New York Times editors' weekly book recommendations, a review of Robert Coover's re-released 'The Universal Baseball Association', and a look at thrillers featuring housewives seeking revenge.

• Books Our Editors Loved This Week — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Universal Baseball Association,’ by Robert Coover — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Making and Breaking of the American Constitution,’ by Mark Peterson — New York Times Books -

• 8 Thriller Books About Housewives Getting Revenge — New York Times Arts -

Television and pop culture news highlights Bill Maher receiving the Mark Twain Prize, Carole Radziwill's return to 'Real Housewives' and involvement with FX's 'Love Story', and a review of the new Netflix series 'Something Very Bad'.

• The Kennedy Center Is Giving Bill Maher the Mark Twain Prize — New York Times Arts -
• Carole Radziwill on FX’s ‘Love Story’ and Returning to ‘Real Housewives’ — New York Times Books -
• Marriage Might Not Happen. But ‘Something Very Bad’ Did. — New York Times Arts -

• Josh Johnson Ridicules the Army’s Opening to Older Recruits — New York Times Arts -

Insights into the arts industry include a look at journalists' typing speeds and 'The Good List' offering suggestions to add delight to your day.

• Write It Up! How Fast Do Our Journalists Type? — New York Times Arts -
• The Good List: 8 Things to Add Delight to Your Day — New York Times Arts -