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TV CRITIC'S CORNERMissing characters leave a void in ‘House of the Dragon’
The absence of Paddy Considine as King Viserys leaves a large hole, as he was one of only a few acting heavyweights in the mix. And then, with Rhaenyra hiding out, grieving the loss of her son, we get less of actor Emma D’Arcy.
‘Star Wars’ at Fenway? Sounds like a home run.
Fenway Park will screen ‘Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope’ for its annual movie night July 2.
Singer Justin Timberlake charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons
Timberlake was released from custody later in the morning after being arraigned in Sag Harbor.
Justin Timberlake arrested: What you need to know about the pop star
Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island. Here’s what you need to know about the 43-year-old singer.
SUMMER ARTS GUIDE10 TV shows to sit back and enjoy this summer
These are the shows Globe TV critic Matthew Gilbert will be watching in the weeks ahead.
After roasting Tom Brady, Nikki Glaser is just getting warmed upReady to get your summer movies on? Here’s your guide, from ‘Furiosa’ to ‘Fly Me to the Moon.’10 pop concerts that promise hot fun in the summertimeSee more from our Summer Arts Guide
Provincetown filmmaker’s ‘Art Thief’ imagines what happened before and after Gardner Museum theft
Arthur Egeli, who also owns a Provincetown art gallery, says his film offers viewers a peek inside the world of fine art, rife with colorful collectors and lots and lots of money.
A ‘Romy and Michele’ prom in P-town
The Provincetown International Film Festival had its first dance — which drew Marys, Rhodas, and inventors of Post-its.
Odie Henderson review | ★★★★‘Thelma’ is the action movie you need this summer
June Squibb and Richard Roundtree are double trouble and tons of fun in this story about a senior citizen who gets scammed and gets revenge.
Long a scene-stealer, June Squibb gets her first leading role at 94 in ‘Thelma’
"I don’t think I ever really had a problem with ageism in Hollywood, because I came into it at 60 and I was embraced," says the actress. She plays a senior citizen who hunts down her scammers in Josh Margolin’s action movie.
Globe NH | Morning ReportMeet New Hampshire’s new artist laureate, Genevieve Aichele
“I’ve always believed that theater, and indeed all of the arts, are a lot more than just entertainment,” said the longtime performer and director. “They’re important pieces of our lives and feed our souls.”
BOOK REVIEWIn John Ganz’s ‘When the Clock Broke,’ finding the roots of today’s unrest in the early 1990s
America’s worst politics, author John Ganz argues, burns upon the fuel of real grievance and fake nostalgia
Documentaries
Six Bay State film fests and events to soak up this summer
Whether you’re seeking documentaries, features, shorts, kid-friendly fare, live entertainment, or conversations with filmmakers, these Bay State film festivals are the places to be.
‘Crisis on Campus’ examines protests over Israel-Hamas war, asking at what point a political crisis becomes an existential one
‘The talk of solutions, pragmatism, and political ideas in terms of how to move forward are lacking,’ says James Jacoby, whose documentary is set to premiere on WGBH Tuesday.
With a sense of urgency, filmmaker spotlights New Mexico’s victims of nuclear testing
"First We Bombed New Mexico," a 2023 documentary about Trinity atomic bomb fallout, premieres at the Berkshire International Film Festival this weekend.

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BOOK REVIEW

Cheating death and creating paradise in Olivia Laing’s ‘The Garden Against Time’

The cultural critic's sixth book explores the idea of creating a garden as a hedge against the inevitabilities of death and despair.

Ayo Edebiri talks Celtics, Cool Dogs, and the Great Molasses Flood on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

The Dorchester native also dished on the time her father refused to let "The Departed" film at their house.

RHODE MAP

A RISD professor’s fascinating discovery about a former slave

If you’re looking for a fascinating (and true) story about life as a slave, Rhode Island School of Design professor Jonathan Schroeder recently discovered one — and it’s well worth your time.

Fauci’s memoir reveals clashes with Trump, other private moments

The call from president Trump arrived Sunday morning, Nov. 1, 2020, two days before Election Day, when voters would decide whether Trump or Biden would occupy the White House.

VISUAL ARTS REVIEW

Some different looks for a most famous book — that book being ‘Moby-Dick’

That book being "Moby-Dick," the subject of "Draw Me Ishmael," at PEM.

Fan Expo Boston offers an inclusive gathering space for fandoms

The three-day expo this past weekend featured events, special guests, and activities, with opportunities for attendees to mix and mingle and build community.

‘The music is going up’: Guitarist Mdou Moctar, from Niger, offers a hard rock version of desert blues.

Moctar and his group return to Massachusetts this weekend for an appearance at the Green River Festival on Saturday followed by a headlining gig at the Paradise on Sunday.

Françoise Hardy, moody French pop star, dies at 80

With melancholy, self-reflective songs, a lithe look, prized by fashion designers, and her understated personality, Ms. Hardy incarnated a 1960s cool still treasured by the French.

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‘Thelma’ is the action movie you need this summer
Singer Justin Timberlake charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons
‘Star Wars’ at Fenway? Sounds like a home run.
Ayo Edebiri talks Celtics, Cool Dogs, and the Great Molasses Flood on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

WORKING ARTIST

Here’s the story behind New Bedford’s 20-foot-tall ‘Plastic Rooster’ made of trash

Bordalo has traveled the world, from Bora Bora to Montreal, painting and building gaudy, charismatic animal sculptures out of waste materials.

MATTHEW GILBERT | YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: The importance of disco, more ‘Orphan Black,’ and Danson and Harrelson’s ‘Cheers’ podcast

I suspect there are a few “Cheers” fans nearby, so it is my duty to report that two of that show’s biggest stars are co-hosting a new weekly podcast called “Where Everybody Knows Your Name.”

BOSTON AT A BARGAIN

Kick off summer with deals and freebies: nighttime museum tours, skateboarding lessons, a pickleball tournament, and more

This week’s solstice brings a litany of events.

Martin Starger, influential shaper of TV and movies, dies at 92

Mr. Starger was a senior executive at ABC in the 1970s, helping to bring “Happy Days,” “Roots,” “Rich Man, Poor Man,” and other shows to the small screen.

MUSIC REVIEW

Bonnie Raitt upholds her timeless talent, enduring appeal at MGM Fenway

The 74-year-old singer’s sold-out show was a masterclass in defying age-old expectations.

Johnny Canales, Tejano music singer and TV host, dies at 81

Mr. Canales was the “Mexican American equivalent of Dick Clark because he broke everyone in,” said musicologist Ramón Hernández.

Nick Mavar, fisherman and ‘Deadliest Catch’ star, dies at 59

Mr. Mavar appeared in 98 episodes of "Deadliest Catch," working on a fishing boat called the F/V Northwestern until 2021.

An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening

Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.”