Arts

  1. Associated Press, via PBS

    Ken Burns and Lynn Novick Tackle the Vietnam War

    Americans are still divided over the legacy of the Vietnam War. Can Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s 18-hour documentary help put the demons of that era — and of our own — to rest?

    1. Vincent Tullo for The New York Times

      Is There a Date-Stamp on the Moving Body?

      The aging body — for athletes and dancers — is the subject of Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass’s play “One Night Only (Running as long as we can).”

  2. Playlist

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    The Playlist: U2 Dances Into Darkness and 11 More New Songs

    Hear the week's 12 most important new songs from Bully, Robert Plant, N.O.R.E. and Pharrell Williams, and more.

  4. Streaming

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    Library Cards Unlock Film Vaults

    Kanopy, a movie-streaming service that is free for New York Public Library members, is a garden of cinematic delights. Here’s how to use it.

  5. Watching

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    7 Movies to Watch This Labor Day Weekend

    From “Modern Times” to “Office Space,” here are a few movies about work to sample this weekend.