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Happy Juneteenth! This weekend is pulling triple duty with Juneteenth, Father's Day, and the official start of summer. Between the celebrations, we've got your viewing plans covered with acclaimed Juneteenth picks, dad-coded premieres, and one movie that's worth taking the whole family to the theater for.
Plus, if you find yourself endlessly scrolling Netflix instead of actually streaming anything, John is pointing you to Netflix’s must-watch shows and movies that get lost in the algorithm in today’s Worth the Watch.
The Reviews Are In
Mic drop! Critics are raving about this weekend’s big premieres (and one show that just ended).
“Not only one of the best family films of the year, but one of the best films of the year, period.”
—Collider
“Season 3 transcends television and is sheer explosive entertainment.”
—Decider
“This TV season’s word-of-mouth sensation.”
—The Hollywood Reporter
Trailer of the Day
Together with Focus Features
Girls Like Girls
Coley (Maya de Costa), the new girl in town, falls for Sonya (Myra Molloy) in this heartfelt coming-of-age story. Based on Hayley Kiyoko's global hit song and #1 New York Times bestselling novel, Girls Like Girls is the queer romance of the summer. In theaters now.
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The Biggest Premieres of the Weekend
Yes, House of the Dragon returns for Season 3 on Sunday, and there’s a new Netflix rom-com that dropped today, but in honor of Father’s Day, we’re highlighting the most dad-coded premieres to have on your radar instead.
The Agency
Season 2 premieres June 21 on Paramount+
Covert CIA operations plus Michael Fassbender and Richard Gere equals dadcore. With an impressively stacked cast (also including Jodie Turner-Smith and Jeffrey Wright) and genuine espionage thrills, it might be the best kept secret on TV. Collider put it perfectly: it’s “Mindhunter meets Jason Bourne.” It’s the perfect time to binge Season 1.
Toy Story 5
In theaters June 19
We dare the dads (and everyone, really) not to shed a tear while watching the latest of the beloved franchise. BBC has already deemed it “the year’s most traumatizing film- for parents,” so buckle up. In addition to a new Taylor Swift song, the fifth movie has a new villain: technology.
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Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Omni Parker House
The Vibe: Americana ambiance
The Location: Boston, MA
Instaworthy Accommodations:
As America’s longest continuously operating hotel, Omni Parker House has stood tall as a legendary symbol of elegance in downtown Boston since 1855. Old-world charm is blended with contemporary amenities in each of the 551 guest rooms. Take advantage of your time in Boston by checking as many historic landmarks off your bucket list as possible. Walk the Freedom Trail before touring the New England Aquarium or catching a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. After a day full of tourist attractions, gather at the award-winning Parker’s Restaurant, the birthplace of Boston Cream Pie.
Coming Soon
🪓 Fans won’t be happy Netflix just canceled this show.
💣 Colin Gosselin of Jon & Kate Plus 8 fame announces bombshell memoir.
🍒 Netflix announces adaptation of Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
The Foundry Hotel Asheville
The Vibe: Oasis in the City
The Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Once home to Asheville’s steel production, The Foundry Hotel blends industrial history with contemporary comfort in the city’s historic Block neighborhood. The Curio Collection by Hilton property offers stylish rooms featuring exposed brick, high ceilings, vintage-inspired décor, and original hardwood flooring in select rooms. Guests can enjoy Appalachian cuisine and craft cocktails at Benne on Eagle, unwind by the firepits, or take the hotel’s Tesla house car downtown. Just a five-minute walk from the city’s galleries, restaurants, and music scene, The Foundry is Asheville’s most soulful retreat.