Why Some of the Year’s Best Performances Are From Actresses Who Say Very Little

Danielle Deadwyler Goes Deep in “The Piano Lesson”

After breaking through with “Till,” the actress delivers another formidable performance. Still, when it comes to Hollywood, she’d rather keep some distance.

Published: 2024-11-27 19:50:35

‘Moana 2’ Review: It Doesn’t Rock the Boat

In this benign sequel, the Disney princess continues her seafaring ways and remains admirably uninterested in finding a prince.

Published: 2024-11-27 15:45:02

Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches Is Making a Statement on Her Own

The singer and songwriter has fronted the Glaswegian band for 13 years. Next month, she’s going solo on “Vicious Creature,” an ambitious and emotional pop odyssey.

Published: 2024-11-27 21:19:14

Thanksgiving Streaming Recommendations for Every Mood

Whether you’re with hanging out with children or adults, want to laugh or tuck into an adventure, here are some specific selections to stream.

Published: 2024-11-27 10:02:23

Holiday Shows to See in N.Y.C.: ‘Elf,’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ and More

“Elf the Musical,” inventive spins on “A Christmas Carol” and classic family fare: Here are some of our favorite shows of the season.

Published: 2024-11-27 22:46:38

At This French Exhibition, Check Your Clothes at the Door

A museum in Marseille, France, has a show dedicated to the history of social nudity. On a few special nights, visitors strolled around naked, too.

Published: 2024-11-27 14:11:52

‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Review: When the World Is a Prison

Mohammad Rasoulof’s powerful drama about the authoritarian Iranian government breaks a fourth wall, with consequences.

Published: 2024-11-27 10:02:18

A Guide to NYC Holiday Events: Ice Skating, Light Shows and More

“The Nutcracker,” light displays and ice skating: Here are some of our favorite things to do this season.

Published: 2024-11-27 19:07:16

In ‘Yuletide Factory,’ Cirque Mechanics Manufactures a Family Holiday Show

It’s Christmas at the sweatshop, but the mood fluctuates between ho ho ho and ho hum.

Published: 2024-11-27 14:16:27

‘Wicked’ and the Merchandising Juggernaut That Eclipses ‘Barbie’

The new movie’s tie-ins are the logical endpoint for a Broadway show that always intended to be huge.

Published: 2024-11-26 14:34:17

TV on the Radio, Brooklyn Rock Veterans, Return to the Stage

The acclaimed band, which emerged during the 2000s indie boom, is performing a series of live shows commemorating the 20th anniversary of its debut album.

Published: 2024-11-27 21:20:01

Colman Domingo Makes Sense of ‘The Madness’

The Netflix thriller uses a murder mystery to explore the dangers of misinformation and conspiracy theories. “It’s this flood of not knowing what to believe,” the actor says.

Published: 2024-11-26 16:19:57

Drake Accuses Universal of Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

The Canadian rapper filed legal papers on Monday in New York and Texas accusing his record label of promoting “Not Like Us” ahead of Drake’s tracks.

Published: 2024-11-26 20:49:24

Nan Goldin Challenges Germany on What Artists Can Say About Israel

A speech by the artist at an exhibition of her work was followed by protests from her supporters and an uproar in the news media.

Published: 2024-11-25 19:50:14

Helen Gallagher, Winner of Two Tonys and Three Emmys, Dies at 98

She was honored on Broadway for roles in “Pal Joey” and “No, No, Nanette” and then turned to TV, where she won three Daytime Emmys for her work on “Ryan’s Hope.”

Published: 2024-11-27 21:32:19

Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73

Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson.

Published: 2024-11-27 17:50:47

Watch Ariana Grande Swing From a Chandelier in ‘Wicked’

The director Jon M. Chu narrates the musical scene, also featuring Cynthia Erivo, where Grande performs the song “Popular.”

Published: 2024-11-27 15:57:03

‘Wicked’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Jon M. Chu narrates a scene in “Wicked” that features the song “Popular,” with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Published: 2024-11-27 15:57:02

Inside a Legendary New York Hotel, a Home With Wall-to-Wall Tiger Print

How a full floor of the Sherry-Netherland became an apartment that evokes both European grandeur and downtown lofts.

Published: 2024-11-27 10:02:01

Kim Hill Is Building Her Seat at the Table

After walking away from the Black Eyed Peas, the artist and designer has been making work on her own terms.

Published: 2024-11-27 10:01:57

9 New Books to Read in December From Weike Wang, Lily Tuck, Christopher Bollen and More

A Hitchcockian thriller, an off-the-grid memoir, novels by Weike Wang and Lily Tuck, and more.

Published: 2024-11-27 10:01:08

How ‘September 5’ Recreates a Historic News Broadcast

The drama chronicles the 1972 Munich Olympics attack from ABC Sports’ point of view, a perspective that resonates today. But the film arrives at a fraught time.

Published: 2024-11-27 12:57:52

Jimmy Kimmel Doubts Trump’s Grasp of Economics

Kimmel called the president-elect’s plan to hit Mexico, Canada and China with sweeping tariffs “the dumbest thing he’s come up with since Don Jr.”

Published: 2024-11-27 07:19:41

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Will Return With New Cast for Its 12th Season

The Bravo reality show is getting an entirely new cast for its 12th season. Lisa Vanderpump, for whom the show is named, will continue at its helm.

Published: 2024-11-27 14:46:54

Digging Into Kendrick Lamar’s Samples

Listen to some of the most notable sonic references on “GNX,” from SWV, Luther Vandross and Debbie Deb.

Published: 2024-11-26 19:01:00

Sign Up to Learn the 10 Best Books of 2024

On Dec. 3, we’ll announce our picks. Make sure you’re among the first to find out.

Published: 2024-11-26 13:01:24

How ‘Queer’s’ Costume Designer Transformed Daniel Craig Into William Burroughs

The clothes in Luca Guadagnino’s new film “Queer” are almost entirely from the 1950s. So don’t expect them to look spotless.

Published: 2024-11-27 19:06:30

Review: ‘We Are Your Robots,’ Still Tuning Up

In Ethan Lipton’s musings on A.I., Mozart has a place alongside humpback whales.

Published: 2024-11-26 10:03:12

Paloma Diamond and Bistro Huddy Bring Serial Dramas to TikTok

Short-form series like “Bistro Huddy” and Paloma Diamond bring old-fashioned serials to the world of social media.

Published: 2024-11-26 10:02:28

Emma Corrin and Maggie Nelson on the Strength in Vulnerability

The “Nosferatu” actor and the writer discuss solitude, self-editing and the playfulness of their work.

Published: 2024-11-26 10:02:16

Late Night Makes Its Last Jokes About Biden Pardoning Turkeys

Although Thanksgiving was still three days away, “the turkeys looked at Biden and said, ‘We better get this done,’” Jimmy Fallon said.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:45:33

At the Brooklyn Academy, Musical Journeys Through Minefields

The Silkroad Ensemble’s “American Railroad” and Alarm Will Sound’s “Sun Dogs” used music and images to engage with difficult topics.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:55:48

‘Get Millie Black’ Is a Fresh Take on the Cop Drama

Created by the Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James, the HBO series puts a new spin on a lot of old crime show conventions.

Published: 2024-11-25 22:39:09

Netflix to Screen ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ in Havana

The first two episodes will be shown at a film festival in Havana that was long championed by Gabriel García Márquez, the Colombian novelist who wrote the book.

Published: 2024-11-25 21:04:19

Paul Caponigro, Photographer in Love with Nature, Dies at 91

He photographed landscapes, deer, sunflowers and still lifes. “I knew that the forces of nature were a language,” he said. “Nature was really my teacher.”

Published: 2024-11-26 16:26:55

‘GNX’ Review: Kendrick Lamar Heads Back to His Comfort Zone on Surprise Album

After a war of words with Drake that yielded one of the biggest hits of Lamar’s career, the Los Angeles rapper is eager to shift back on his sixth album.

Published: 2024-11-25 17:43:24

Barbara Taylor Bradford, ‘A Woman of Substance’ Novelist, Dies at 91

Her own rags-to-riches story mirrored those of many of her resilient heroines, and her dozens of novels helped her amass a fortune of $300 million.

Published: 2024-11-25 16:35:34

Youngmi Mayer’s New Memoir, “I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying”

The comedian Youngmi Mayer is fearless on TikTok, about her Korean American identity and foodie culture. In a new memoir, she explains laughing while crying.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:03:17

Why Some of the Year’s Best Performances Are From Actresses Who Say Very Little

Films like “Conclave” and “Bird” provide a stark contrast to the recent succession of films about women finding their voices.

Published: 2024-11-25 15:51:58

10 Charming Picture Books About Being Thankful

Stories of giving and of appreciating everyday wonders will warm hearts and teach valuable lessons this holiday season.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:01:19

Kyle Abraham Faces His Anxieties With ‘Dear Lord, Make Me Beautiful’

In “Dear Lord, Make Me Beautiful,” an evening-length dance, the choreographer considers what scares him but also what it might feel like to have burdens lifted.

Published: 2024-11-26 14:49:52

Should I Sit Through the Movie’s Closing Credits?

The film has ended, but the names of the many people who worked on it are rolling across the screen. Do you stick around?

Published: 2024-11-25 13:36:57

Your Thanksgiving Day Watching Lineup, Plus 6 Things to Watch on TV This Week

Watch the Macy’s Day Parade, the dog show and football while the turkey is cooking, and catch up on true crime and two new shows.

Published: 2024-11-25 06:00:10

‘Dune: Prophecy’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap: The Agony

Valya has shown that she is clearly willing to sacrifice whatever, and whomever, it takes to accomplish her goal.

Published: 2024-11-25 03:00:06

Charles Dumont, Who Wrote Enduring Melodies for Édith Piaf, Dies at 95

His dozens of songs included “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien,” a powerful anthem of redemptive love that became one of Piaf’s signature songs.

Published: 2024-11-26 22:18:42

Does the Conductor Klaus Mäkelä Deserve His Meteoric Rise?

The 28-year-old maestro, entrusted with two storied ensembles, visited Carnegie Hall with the superb Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam.

Published: 2024-11-24 17:55:06

Chuck Woolery, Host of ‘Love Connection,’ Dies at 83

After a career that included stints on “Wheel of Fortune” and other popular game shows, he took a combative turn as a right-wing podcast host.

Published: 2024-11-25 21:22:41

Without Drama or Banana, Art Auctions Struggle

Beyond the headline-grabbing sales of the fall auction season, the market tries to soar beyond its two-year slump.

Published: 2024-11-24 16:25:11

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Jump-Start the Box Office, but at a Cost

Battling a 27 percent decline in domestic ticket sales compared with before the pandemic, studios left no marketing drum unthumped in releasing the movies.

Published: 2024-11-24 16:49:20

Reading, With Extra Cheese: Remembering Pizza Hut’s ‘Book It!’

Reporting on the 40th anniversary of the popular pizza literacy program sent one writer on a mozzarella-scented memory trail.

Published: 2024-11-25 21:33:55

Blue Man Group to End New York Run After Three Decades Off Broadway

The troupe is also closing its Chicago company, but continues to perform in Berlin, Boston, Las Vegas and, soon, Orlando.

Published: 2024-11-23 18:02:31

2 Books for Readers Who Don’t Care About Polite Company

A Japanese tale of “frustrated love and revenge,” and a visual history of bathrooms.

Published: 2024-11-23 12:50:02

The Voice of Milhouse on Saying Goodbye to ‘The Simpsons’

After 35 years of voicing Bart’s unlucky but indefatigable best friend, Pamela Hayden is retiring. She still has high hopes for his future.

Published: 2024-11-23 10:03:41

A Long-Held Secret Is Now Public. Will It Alter Cormac McCarthy’s Legacy?

Revelations about a relationship between the author and a girl who was 16 when they met shocked readers, but not scholars of his work. Now there’s a debate about how much she influenced his writing.

Published: 2024-11-26 18:31:52

Disney Enters the Stand-Up Comedy Arena, Hoping to Dent Netflix

Under the Hulu banner, the company says it will offer quality over quantity while largely avoiding controversy. Many comedians are ready to give it a shot.

Published: 2024-11-23 16:47:51

In Amish Country, George Steinmetz Chases the Perfect Photograph

In his mission to document the earth’s food supply, George Steinmetz recovers the human element in aerial photography — and in farming. Ahead of his new book, he brings our critic into the field.

Published: 2024-11-23 10:02:16

Stratford-Upon-Lake-Michigan: Royal Shakespeare Company Plays Chicago

With less touring, it’s been a while since all the world has been its stage, but the troupe is working with the Chicago Shakespeare Theater — where it has family ties.

Published: 2024-11-23 10:01:06

Lucy Liu Thinks It’s Important to Make a Mess Sometimes

“That’s how creative things happen,” said the actress, one of the stars of the holiday film “Red One.”

Published: 2024-11-25 19:39:49

Alice Brock, Restaurant Owner Made Famous by a Song, Dies at 83

Arlo Guthrie’s antiwar staple “Alice’s Restaurant” was inspired by a Thanksgiving Day visit to her diner in western Massachusetts.

Published: 2024-11-24 17:41:45

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Will Remain Jailed Until Judge Rules on Third Bail Request

A federal judge is still weighing the music mogul's arguments that he should be freed while awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

Published: 2024-11-22 21:51:05