The entertainment world remembers James Tolkan, the tough-talking actor from ‘Back to the Future’, honors Gertrude Chandler Warner, the author of ‘The Boxcar Children’, and mourns the passing of Alexander Kluge, a revolutionary filmmaker in postwar Germany.

• James Tolkan, a Tough-Talking Actor in ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Top Gun,’ Dies at 94 — New York Times Movies -
• Overlooked No More: Gertrude Chandler Warner, Author of ‘The Boxcar Children’ — New York Times Arts -
• Alexander Kluge, 94, Revolutionary Filmmaker in Postwar Germany, Dies — New York Times Arts -

Fans can look forward to new music with **Paul McCartney and Robyn’s latest tracks, explore Bruce Hornsby’s new album ‘Indigo Park’, and delve into the eclectic world of Thundercat** as he discusses his collections.

• Paul McCartney, Robyn: 8 Songs We’re Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts -
• Bruce Hornsby Isn’t Playing It Safe on ‘Indigo Park’ — New York Times Arts -
• Thundercat Can Geek Out With the Best of Them — New York Times Arts -

The arts scene sees an exhibition reviving Paul Troubetzkoy, a globe-trotting sculptor of the Gilded Age, the New York City Ballet canceling Kennedy Center performances, and Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach bringing ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ to Broadway.

• ‘Life! Life! Life!’: Reviving a Globe-Trotting Sculptor of the Gilded Age — New York Times Arts -
• New York City Ballet Pulls Out of Kennedy Center Performances — New York Times Arts -
• Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach on Bringing ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ to Broadway — New York Times Arts -

Dive into thrilling crime books for Tana French fans, read a **review of Tana French’s ‘The Keeper’, and ponder the proper pronunciation of Thoreau’s name** based on a new documentary.

• Thrilling Crime Books for Fans of Tana French — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Keeper,’ by Tana French — New York Times Books -
• Have We Been Mispronouncing Thoreau’s Name for Centuries? — New York Times Books -

**Taylor Frankie Paul’s past comes into focus concerning a domestic dispute, New Yorkers are soaking up the sauna during a culture festival, and a list of 7 podcasts** is recommended to boost spirits.

• Taylor Frankie Paul’s Past Was No Secret. A Child’s Cry Changed Everything. — New York Times Arts -
• Yearning for Sun, New Yorkers Soak Up the Sauna — New York Times Arts -
• 7 Podcasts to Boost Your Spirits — New York Times Arts -