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How Judith Jamison Shaped Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre

Also: A private-school meltdown in “Eureka Day,” jam rock comes to town, Richard Brody reviews “Babygirl” and “A Complete Unknown,” and more.
Book Currents

Luca Guadagnino’s Fascination with the Bourgeoisie

The “Challengers” and “Queer” director discusses some books about his longtime preoccupation: the codes and customs of the rich.
The Food Scene

Three Exceptional Panettones

When it comes to the Italian holiday loaf, there’s magnificence and there’s stultifying disappointment, with little in between.
Goings On

Criterion Channel’s Thrillingly Evolving Roster

Also: The ambient gospel of Laraaji, a new Annie Leibovitz exhibition, a louche lineup at Joe’s Pub.
Book Currents

Paul Schrader’s Favorite Works of Fiction

The director, whose latest film, “Oh, Canada,” opened this December, discusses four of his favorites.
The Food Scene

Borgo Is Worth the Trip to Manhattan

Andrew Tarlow is known for Brooklyn spots with low lighting, tattooed servers, and hunks of meat. Now, across the East River for the first time, he shifts the vibe toward stately elegance.
Goings On

The Vibrant Abandon of Barbara Hannigan

Also: A trio of new book bars, Mariah Carey rings in the season, an Avett Brothers musical on Broadway, and more.
Book Currents

The Twenty-first Century’s Best Works of Native American History

Ned Blackhawk, who won the 2023 National Book Award for his groundbreaking reappraisal of U.S. history, discusses some of the best recent books about Native America.