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Danny Boyle’s Unlikely Best Picture Candidate, and Other Culture Highlights From This Week’s ‘New York’

He goes way back.

Logan Hill wonders how Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire could win Best Picture. Dan Kois considers other Best Picture possibilities. David Edelstein reviews Quantum of Solace and A Christmas Tale. Rebecca Milzoff chats with Anthony Stewart Head. Emma Pearse takes a look at Australian comedian Chris Lilley’s crossover potential. Sam Anderson reviews Roberto Bolaño’s 2666. Justin Davidson reviews Arjuna’s Dilemma and “Provenance.” And Jerry Saltz spends a night in the Guggenheim.

Danny Boyle’s Unlikely Best Picture Candidate, and Other Culture Highlights From This Week’s ‘New York’