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June 13, 2026

One of my favorite series here at The Times is “Anatomy of a Scene,” in which directors break down key moments from their films. This week, the one and only Steven Spielberg got in front of our camera to narrate an action scene from his new movie, “Disclosure Day,” and shared some of his techniques for building suspense. In this case, Spielberg revealed that the new sequence is a continuation, of sorts, of one he first filmed in 1971 for his feature-length-film debut, “Duel.” You can watch exactly how he did it below.

Also in this edition, find out what “trigger” actually means in psychology, play pretend wedding planner for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and get 30 TV shows to add to your watch list this summer. I’ll see you next weekend(er).

— Farah

Elsa/Getty Images Q&A With all eyes on the Knicks, Josh Hart’s hairstylists told us how they create his signature braids. →

DASHING Humans vs. bots — Who does the em dash better? →

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images, Photo illustration by The New York Times IT’A LOVE STORY Channel your inner wedding planner to decide how Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s big day might look. →

Eric Helgas for The New York Times ASK WELL Is frozen yogurt better for you than ice cream? →

Vanessa Saba PSYCH 101 Are you “triggered” or just upset? →

Guilherme Resende & Edgar Camargo VOWS A “Love Island” favorite finds the real thing on “Dancing With the Stars.” →

Evan Morier WILDING OUT A native garden may be beautiful. But will it appeal to buyers? →

ANATOMY OF A SCENE Watch Steven Spielberg narrate a key sequence from “Disclosure Day.” →

Boogich/Getty Images WHEELY GREAT Head to one of these five North American cities for scenic and safe biking. →

The New York Times TO BE READ Here are the books Times readers are most excited to read this summer. →

Apple TV COMING SOON Looking for a new great binge? Here are 30 TV shows coming this summer. →

The New York Times RITE OF PASSAGE Here are five proms from around the U.S. that tell the story of Prom Night 2026. →

How has prom changed in America?

Priya Krishna, who wrote this story, joined readers in the comments to compare the prom experiences of today’s teenagers with their own.

Priya Krishna Food reporter I went to prom in 2009, back when most of my friends carried iPods and Instagram wasn't a thing yet. Reporting this story reminded me how much has changed for teenagers (they make so many TikTok dance videos now) but also how much has stayed the same (the backyard prom photos). Prom marks the end of high school for most, and I heard in these five people the same hope and wonder for the rest of their lives.

Amaya K Burlington, N.J. As someone with younger friends, I worried that their peers would be too engrossed in the Instagram-able photo opportunities. To my surprise, their phones stayed at the table with their purses while they lived it up on the dance floor. It's so wonderful to see kids these having the time of their lives, especially since many high school events of my own were ruined by the COVID lockdowns.

M MK Maryland This is such a wholesome and lovely piece. Thank you!