White Lotus, season 3, is a must-watch

Watching

• The White Lotus. We’re loving season 3. So is Jason Isaacs. We caught up with the actor here. We also spoke with Walter Goggins about his thoughts here. And read here for a behind-the-scenes look at the season.

• Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Is this sequel technically good? Not really! Do we care? Not really! Here’s why we love Bridget.

• Captain America: Brave New World. This Marvel film is actually an amazing sequel for The Incredible Hulk. Here’s why (spoilers ahead!).

Reading

• Cleavage. With her new memoir-in-essays, Jennifer Finney Boylan examines the growing gender divide at this critical juncture in the U.S. Read more.

• Bibliophobia. With her memoir, Sarah Chihaya explores her lifelong struggle with mental illness and obsession with books. Read more.

• Victorian Psycho. Virginia Feito’s grisly follow-up to her 2021 debut, Mrs. March, centers on a sociopathic English governess with a taste for vengeance. Read more.

Talking About

• Over a matter of days, President Trump dismissed Kennedy Center board members appointed by Joe Biden to six-year terms, named himself the chairman of the governing body, and installed a loyalist as its interim leader. Here’s what that means for the arts.

• Captain America: Brave New World is nominally a political thriller. Here’s what the new Marvel film sets up for the cinematic universe.

• Saturday Night Live has now been on air for 50 years. Current cast member Ego Nwodim discusses what doing the show during the stay-at-home order was like. Read here.