Billy Idol Had It All, and Then He ‘Lit It With Butane’ 19. February 2026 (11:02) Last year, the British rocker with the iconic sneer played his biggest tour yet. At 70, he’s revealing how he survived the tough times in a new documentary.(New York Times)
Fantasy Books That Imbue the Real World With Magic 19. February 2026 (11:00) The best-selling author Marie Lu recommends thrilling reads that ground enchanting adventures in recognizable settings.(New York Times)
David Hays, 95, Dies; Top Broadway Designer and Theater of Deaf Founder 18. February 2026 (22:38) He created sets and lighting for dozens of productions, including “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” and established a new art form with his theater of the deaf, combining sign and spoken language.(New York Times)
‘Wuthering Heights’ Through the Years, from Olivier to Elordi 18. February 2026 (22:07) From Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier to Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi nearly a century later, the onscreen connection between Cathy and Heathcliff has taken many turns.(New York Times)
Fritz Lang’s ‘Nibelungen,’ the Way It Was Meant to Be Heard 18. February 2026 (18:00) The monumental, two-film “Die Nibelungen,” drawn from similar material to Wagner’s “Ring,” is best when presented live with a full orchestra.(New York Times)
‘Billy Preston’ Review: A Unique and Tortured Talent 18. February 2026 (16:22) The Beatles, the Stones and Clapton shared the stage with him. He made solo hits, too. A documentary by Paris Barclay explores his success and his difficult life.(New York Times)
