Getting ready for the relatives to come to town? Picking up those last-minute gifts? It’s the weekend — what you should be doing is lounging around and reading. Here are some great stories you may have missed in the rush of the week.
Salma Hayek: Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too
From the Opinion pages, a searing account from this superstar, of bullying and sexual harassment at the hands of Harvey Weinstein. Ms. Hayek opens up about her struggle to get the film “Frida” made and how very much it cost her. Opinion
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Haiti’s Heroes of Burial Road
Nearly eight years after the earthquake, some Haitians remain blisteringly poor. Many cannot bury their loved ones. One group of men has stepped in. This piece on Haiti is part of a larger series called “How We Die.” Other pieces include: “The Lost Children of Tuam,” “A Generation in Japan Faces a Lonely Death,” and “At His Own Wake, Celebrating Life and the Gift of Death.” International
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Review: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
Our film critic Manohla Dargis on the writer-director Rian Johnson’s entry into the saga. No spoilers in Weekend Reads, so just put your eyes on her review. Also, ICYMI, Dave Itzkoff sat down with Luke Skywalker himself (well, Mark Hamill) to talk about the “Star Wars” legacy. Arts
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Snow Secrets
The Travel section takes you out into the snow this weekend. From the Midwest to the New England woods to the mountains of Patagonia, try skiing in under-the-radar spots, our experts say. Travel
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Riding a Time Capsule to Apartment 8G
A few dozen of New York’s passenger elevators are still manually operated, forming a hidden museum of obsolete technology and anachronistic employment. Metropolitan
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The Reckoning: Women and Power in the Workplace
The magazine tackles the subject of the moment with essays and art from Jenna Wortham, Ruth Franklin, Vivian Gornick, Parul Sehgal, Heidi Julavits, Paula Scher, Olivia Locher, Amber Vittoria and more. Magazine
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An Alabama Sheriff, a Mystery Check and a Blogger Who Cried Foul
In Alabama, an official’s use of public funds and behavior toward critics have raised questions about the broad powers of American sheriffs. Investigations
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The Race to Erase Kevin Spacey
After learning of sexual assault allegations against Kevin Spacey, who had a major role director Ridley Scott’s “All the Money in the World,” Mr. Scott recast and reshot the part with Christopher Plummer. Mr. Scott said of his whirlwind reshoot: “You can sit there and let something kill you, or you can take action. I took action.” Arts & Leisure
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Holiday Gift Guide
The New York Times and Wirecutter bring you this indispensable guide to the best gifts of the holiday season. Browse by interest or price; we promise you’ll find something nice. And once your shopping is done, don’t forget to give to someone in need (here’s a guide to that). Smarter Living
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‘Not a Day Goes by That I Don’t Think About Jerusalem’
With the controversy created by President Trump’s announcement that the United States formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, we asked what Jerusalem, or Al Quds, means to our readers. Almost 600 readers answered. Reader Center
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The Grande Dame of Documentary Is Leaving Her Home at HBO
After almost 40 years, Sheila Nevins has reels of memorable film and a pile of awards. She also has plenty of perspective on the current battle of the sexes, as Maureen Dowd found out.
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And, let us not forget, there was some good news this week. You can find that here.
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