Kate Winslet Delivers 2008’s Best Performance, and Other Culture Highlights From This Week’s New York
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
In this week's issue of New York, we look back on 2008's best films, theater, art, TV, architecture, books, pop, and classical music. Also, we shame those responsible for the year's worst cultural offerings and remember the past twelve months in a mega-size Approval Matrix.

Todd Oldham Creates Art Nerds With New Book
Cruz Is Irresistible in Broken Embraces
Emily Blunt Trades Prada for Prudery
Sarah Ruhl's In the Next Room Is Pure Pleasure