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The Unsettling Onscreen Sexuality of Alexander Skarsgard
In many of his roles, the actor subverts the classic notion of a sex symbol into something more sinister.
‘It Gave Me a Lot of Anxiety’: Alex Katz on Sharing the Room With Matisse
At 99, the American painter confronts his lifelong reverence for the modern French master in a rare double billing at the Matisse Museum.
Premieres at Paul Taylor: An Emotional Swing and a Hollow Miss
The company’s resident choreographers, Lauren Lovette and Robert Battle, showed new dances at Lincoln Center. As usual, Taylor’s works flattened them to bits.
Some Publishers Drop Russell Brand After Rape Conviction
Some book publishers pulled Brand’s titles after his conviction on a rape charge on Thursday. But streaming services like YouTube seem less sure how to deal with old content featuring the former star.
Macklemore Says U.S. Arenas Won’t Book His ‘Free Palestine’ Tour
The singer was kicked off Ed Sheeran’s tour in September over his vocal support for Palestinians.
Dorinda Medley: ‘Housewives’ Alumna, D.J., Mayonnaise Defender
The reality TV star keeps busy with new shows and a new book, but she makes time for shopping the RealReal, decorating her manor and “crone-like things.”
The Dad Dilemma: Which Memories to Delete?
Our cartoonist discovered that even the everyday photos of his 7-year-old daughter’s childhood were agonizing to delete.
Amazon Follows Melania Trump Film With Two-Part Series by the Same Director
The documentary, which the first lady executive produces, will debut on Nov. 20. Brett Ratner directs.
Sweat, Scuffs and Gasps: ‘The Nutcracker’ Enters Enhanced Reality
On a domed screen in Detroit, New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” began a new, immersive chapter.
What Do You Really See in ‘You Can See Everything’? The Real Faces of Cinema.
Close-ups of Elizabeth Holmes, Nathan Fielder and Billy Evans give the documentary its signature look as well as its humor, horror and mystery.
Police Chief Says He ‘Wouldn’t Be Surprised’ by Further Russell Brand Accusations
The comment came a day after a jury convicted Brand of rape. The London police have said they are investigating two further accusations against the former comedy star.
Forever Homesick, an American Composer Discovers a New Horizon
John Luther Adams, long attracted to extreme environments, left the United States for the arid expanse of Australia’s Red Center.
Jordan Firstman Knows How to Party, and When to Go Home
An Instagram troublemaker becomes a sentimental filmmaker with his debut feature, “Club Kid.”
A Guide to the Comedy Gold Mine That Is ‘SCTV’
The Canadian sketch show, now available on Netflix, featured a murderer’s row of comedians like John Candy, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy and Andrea Martin.
A ‘Legend of Zelda’ Game Is Reborn and ’90s Nostalgia Fans Are All In
Nintendo’s “Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” was released in 1998. Now, its remake has some fans giddily reliving their childhoods.
Richard Lloyd, Torrential Guitarist of Television, Has Died
With Tom Verlaine, he led the dual-guitar attack in a band that brought fiery yet sophisticated art rock to the New York City punk scene of the 1970s. He was 75.
Heartaches and a Mission Statement: 11 Songs We’re Talking About
Dove Cameron’s retro melodrama, Rex Orange County’s ’60s echoes, Shygirl’s “Mantra” and more.
The Artisan Transforming Broken Glass Into Something Beautiful
After two decades at luxury houses including Hermès, Sophie Toporkoff opened a stained glass studio and introduces some of her design sensibilities to the craft.
Sinclair Clark Made Museum Masterpieces. Why Was His Name Left Out?
As a taxidermy tanner, he prepared the thick, heavy skins of majestic creatures for display in museums across the world. But for a long time, he went unnamed.
Juan Atkins: 10 Essential Songs From the Techno Pioneer
The Detroit D.J. and producer, who died at 64, merged electronic music to Afro-futuristic funk, giving rise to the genre.
‘It Gets Worse’ Expresses Gen Z Angst by Channeling ‘Girls’
Produced by A24 and Crave, Leo Reich’s new comedy is prickly and perceptive.
‘The Unbelievers’ and ‘2:22: A Ghost Story’: Two Mothers Keeping Vigil
Lauren Ambrose plays the mother of a missing teen in “The Unbelievers,” and Jasmine Cephas Jones plays a mother hearing spooky sounds in “2:22.”
Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
This month brings comedies about a demonic dryer and psychotic elites but also Japanese body horror that’s nothing to laugh at.
She Commands the Sunken Titanic, From 1,000 Miles Away
A Virginia judge, empowered by quirks in maritime law, has overseen the salvage of the remote shipwreck for decades. Now her rule is being challenged.
Whitney Museum Announces Curators for 2028 Biennial
Meg Onli, a Biennial veteran, and Zack Winokur, the former artistic director of Little Island, will organize the 83rd edition of the much-scrutinized exhibition.
In ‘Birds of War,’ Romance Unfolds Against a Backdrop of Strife
Two filmmakers tell the gripping story of how they fell in love long-distance as they covered protests and uprisings in Syria and Lebanon.
Photo Quiz: Guess the Year
We’ve selected five pictures from the millions in our archives. See if you can figure out when they were taken.
12 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and 58 Other Movies to See This Winter
The riches this season include “Dune: Part Three” along with surprises like a Paul Thomas Anderson concert film and a Nigerian adaptation of “Mrs. Dalloway.”
10 Shows to Catch at the New York Comedy Festival
From headliners like Dave Chappelle and Marc Maron to up-and-comers like Olivia Carter, the event has plenty of options for fans.
Dave Thomas Looks Back on ‘SCTV’
A new documentary explores the legacy of this sketch series, which is now available to stream. In an interview, a core cast member recalls its inception and his favorite sketches.
Dominic Fike Misses the Mess
In the wake of a viral hit, new sobriety and fatherhood, the rocker scrapped the album he had been working on to make a less-polished LP.
Harlem Globetrotters Celebrate Centennial Season
The pioneering basketball team that broke racial barriers and embraced entertainment celebrated its 100th anniversary. Now it faces pressure to evolve to appeal to a new generation of audiences.
All the Screen’s a Stage: Stream These 6 Movies About Scrappy Theater
With the community-theater comedy “The Debut” coming soon, five, six, seven, eight your way to these films about stage-struck amateurs.
Late Night Finds Trump Supporters Jumping Ship
“Wouldn’t it be ironic if the only person who stands by Trump is Melania?” Jimmy Fallon said after Republicans began distancing themselves from the president after the midterms.
The Booker Prize Is Monday. Which of These 6 Titles Should Win?
Marlon James’s “The Disappearers” is a bettors’ favorite, but a dystopian sci-fi book and a funny campus novel are among the five other titles that could win. Vote for your favorite here.
‘Rope’ and ‘The Verge’: The Joy of Sex and Death
Two theater pieces that drill down from the polite society of the intelligentsia to the most primal animal urges, with acknowledgments to Freud.
Dolly Parton’s Manager Drops Lawsuit Against Singer’s Nephew
The manager, Danny Nozell, had accused the nephew, Bryan Seaver, of waging a campaign to extract money from Ms. Parton’s estate. The nephew denied the accusations.
Lucien Smith, Art-World Star, Died From Accidental Drug Overdose
Shortly before Mr. Smith died, he created a series of new “Rain Paintings” that are now on display in a show at the Tripoli Gallery in Wainscott, N.Y.