Apex, a thriller starring Taron Egerton and Charlize Theron, and Fuze, an amiably absurd heist thriller, are among the new movie reviews this week, alongside a diverse slate of films including Two Women, Two Seasons, Two Strangers, Over Your Dead Body, I Swear, Omaha, and Desert Warrior, while the Michael Jackson biopic is making headlines for its production issues and expected box office success.

• ‘Apex’ Review: Taron Egerton on the Hunt for Charlize Theron — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Fuze’ Review: Dishonor Among Thieves — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Two Women’ Review: An Erotic Protest Against Monogamy — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Review: Possibilities of a Blank Page — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Over Your Dead Body’ Review: Unholy Matrimony — New York Times Arts -
• ‘I Swear’ Review: Surviving and Thriving Against the Odds — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Omaha’ Review: Right Road, Wrong Destination — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Desert Warrior’ Review: An Extra-Lavish Epic From Saudi Arabia — New York Times Arts -
• Controversies and Production Issues Around ‘Michael,’ the Jackson Biopic, Explained — New York Times Arts -

The Metropolitan Opera faces financial setbacks after Saudi funding withdrawal, as Shikeith highlights Pittsburgh's Black history, the Turner Prize 2026 nominees are announced, and the Vienna Climate Biennale offers hope amidst crises, while discussions arise on revisiting art honoring Cesar Chavez, LACMA unveils its new David Geffen Galleries, the Museum of the Moving Image boosts attendance, and details for the Met Gala 2026 are revealed.

• How Shikeith Brings Pittsburgh’s Black History to the Surface — New York Times Arts -
• Saudis Withdraw Offer of Millions to Metropolitan Opera — New York Times Arts -
• Meet the Turner Prize 2026 Nominees — New York Times Arts -

• The Vienna Climate Biennale Contrasts Chaos with Hope — New York Times Arts -
• After Cesar Chavez’s Fall, What to Do With the Art That Honored Him? — New York Times Arts -
• Inside LACMA’s Eye-Popping New Home, How Do You Find the Art? — New York Times Arts -
• How a Museum Built Its Buzz: Popcorn, Puppets and Free Tickets — New York Times Arts -
• Met Gala 2026 Guide: Theme, Hosts, Dress Code and More — New York Times Arts -

We remember Darrell Sheets of ‘Storage Wars,’ Ruth Slenczynska, the piano prodigy, Alan Osmond, leader of The Osmonds, Moya Brennan, the voice of Clannad, Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic, and Andrew Hacker, author and political scientist, all of whom recently passed away.

• Darrell Sheets, Auction Bidder Who Starred on ‘Storage Wars,’ Dies at 67 — New York Times Arts -
• Ruth Slenczynska, 101, Dies; Piano Prodigy Overcame Father’s Abuse — New York Times Arts -
• Alan Osmond, Who Led His Brothers in Song, Dies at 76 — New York Times Arts -

• Moya Brennan, Voice of the Gaelic Pop Band Clannad, Dies at 73 — New York Times Music -
• Dave Mason, Songwriter and a Co-Founder of Traffic, Dies at 79 — New York Times Arts -
• Andrew Hacker, Author Who Challenged Conventional Thinking, Dies at 96 — New York Times Books -

The D4vd murder case reveals Celeste Rivas Hernandez's cause of death, while Sean 'Diddy' Combs's defamation lawsuit against NBC is dismissed, and the Stagecoach Festival hints at 1990s alternative rock becoming the new country.

• Is 1990s Alternative Rock the New Country? — New York Times Arts -
• D4vd Murder Case: Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Cause of Death Is Revealed — New York Times Arts -
• Judge Dismisses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s $100 Million Defamation Suit Against NBC — New York Times Arts -

Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson headline the Broadway play **‘The Fear of 13,’ based on a compelling true story, while the new musical ‘Beaches’** struggles to make an emotional impact on Broadway.

• Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson and the Truth Behind ‘The Fear of 13’ — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Beaches’ Review: A Classic Weepie Dries Its Tears — New York Times Arts -

This week features editor-recommended books, a roundup of the month's best new mystery novels including Jordan Harper's 'A Violent Masterpiece,' and a selection of literary thrillers that delve into Hollywood's dark side.

• Books Our Editors Loved This Week — New York Times Books -
• The Month’s Best New Mystery Novels — New York Times Books -
• These Literary Thrillers Explore Hollywood’s Dark Side — New York Times Arts -

Viewers should stream movies and TV shows before they leave Netflix in May, while Stephen Colbert's late-night humor includes sending Jimmy Kimmel 'Iran War Jokes.'

• Stream These Movies and TV Shows Before They Leave Netflix in May — New York Times Arts -
• Stephen Colbert Sends Jimmy Kimmel a Box of ‘Iran War Jokes’ — New York Times Arts -