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The World Cup is over, and if you've suddenly got more time for TV, here's your catch-up list: the seven best shows that premiered while the tournament was underway. Plus, this week’s biggest new premieres.
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The Reviews Are In
See what critics had to say about last week’s biggest TV and movie premieres.
“Bold, brutal, masterpiece”
—USA Today
“a pulse-pounding thrill ride, powered by a killer performance”
—TVLine
The Stack
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August's Biggest Book Adaptations
Before these stories hit your screen, read the books that started it all. From Anthony Bourdain's unforgettable beginnings to a haunting thriller and a gripping post-apocalyptic survival story starring Jacob Elordi, these are three of August's biggest page-to-screen releases—and you can grab them now from ThriftBooks.
Kitchen Confidential
by Anthony Bourdain
Bourdain's brutally honest, hilarious, and wildly influential memoir pulls back the curtain on restaurant kitchens and the chaotic world that made him a legend. Now it's inspiring a new generation of food lovers on screen when Tony hits theaters on August 21.
The Dog Stars
by Peter Heller
In a devastated world, a pilot and his loyal dog cling to hope until a mysterious radio transmission sends him on a dangerous journey that could change everything. Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley star in Ridley Scott's adaptation, coming to theaters on August 28.
The Whisper Man
by Alex North
Years after a serial killer terrorized a small town, a grieving father finds himself pulled into the nightmare when his young son is abducted. Netflix's R-rated adaptation—out on August 28—stars Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, Adam Scott, and Michael Keaton.
The Biggest Premieres of the Week
Admittedly, it’s a bit of a slow week for premieres. Still, there are a few bright spots to look forward to before the weekend hits, and these two shine the brightest.
The Dink
Streaming July 24 on Apple TV
A washed-up tennis pro must do the unthinkable to save a struggling country club: play pickleball. The new sports comedy stars Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Andy Roddick, Patton Oswalt, and Ben Stiller.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Streaming July 23 on HBO Max
The Big Bang Theory universe goes full multiverse in this new spinoff, as Stuart accidentally triggers an apocalypse and teams up with familiar faces to set reality right. Expect plenty of alternate-universe versions of fan-favorite characters, Easter eggs, and chaotic sci-fi comedy.
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The Shore House
The Vibe: Old-School Oceanside Inn
The Location: Narragansett, RI
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Opened in 1897, The Shore House is a historic New England seaside retreat where unhurried weekends and fire pits by the beach are staples. Main Inn rooms have original hardwood floors and 19th-century furnishings, while the Captain's Quarters goes beach-chic with surfboard wall art and semi-private balconies. SeaCraft, the on-site restaurant, does craft cocktails and locally inspired coastal cuisine on a dog-friendly oceanfront patio. Narragansett Town Beach is under a mile and Gilded Age mansions are a short drive beyond. Plus, continental breakfast comes with every room!
Trailer of the Day
The Shards
Sex, drugs, and a killer on the loose. Ryan Murphy takes on American Psycho author Brett Easton Ellis’ acclaimed novel about privileged teens in 1980s Los Angeles. Streaming August 5 on Hulu.
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Coming Soon
🧜♀️ Emma Roberts just teased an Aquamarine spinoff series!
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