Groucho’s Dinner with T. S. Eliot
Comedy meets tragedy over roast beef in London
Luis Gerardo Mendez
The actor made it big in Mexico. Now he’s bringing diversity and humor to Hollywood
Jean-Luc Godard at 90
The New Wave director pokes the artificial veil of Instagram
How Does It End for Trump?
Graydon Carter discusses what awaits the grifter-in-chief
Breakfast Nook
Feeling ambushed in the A.M.? These tracks—from Dion, Alan Jackson, Nancy Sinatra, Little Eva, and more—will help you find the high ground
In Love and Song
In Vienna, a new exhibition showcases the lives of Jan Kiepura and Marta Eggerth, husband-and-wife stars of opera and operetta on both sides of the Atlantic
There and Back Again
A never-before-published collection of essays by J. R. R. Tolkien will reveal new details about The Lord of the Rings
Hide and Seek
Will Maclean added a single extra word to each of the first 1,000 copies of his debut novel. Together, they tell a short story—one which readers are eagerly piecing together
Subterranean Writer’s Block Blues
Having trouble putting pen to paper (or fingers to keys)? Believe it or not, taking the subway might offer salvation
A Day in the Life
Lady Anne Glenconner discusses her friendship with Princess Margaret, her abusive husband, and finally finding happiness
He Contained Multitudes
A Frank Zappa documentary by the co-star of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure brings the musician’s originality to a new generation
The Mice Will Play
The crawling creatures of The Nutcracker, much loved by the choreographer George Balanchine, make their annual appearance this holiday season
Talking Turkey with Chef Thomas Keller
A post-holiday treat of a show. Plus, should we really feel sorry for … millennials?
Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn
In her first-ever screen role, the British actress stars in Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock, the latest installment in his Small Axe series
Ex Dysmorphia
All bets are off when your ex-boyfriend has a new girlfriend
A Tale of Two Brothers
How Herman and Joe Mankiewicz won and lost the Hollywood dream
Come Up Smiling
If the blues are getting the best of you, look no further than these tracks from Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Tears for Fears, Andra Day, and more
