Hi, {{first_name | friend}}!
I like to think I’m not a stubborn person. But there’s one thing I simply refuse to do: pay to rent a movie at home. Is $2.99 a lot of money? No, not really—but it’s a matter of principle! I’m already paying an arm and a leg just to have these streaming services, so I won’t let them hose me down for even more cash!
Thankfully, patience is a virtue, and it's finally starting to pay off. Olivia Wilde's The Invite just arrived on HBO Max, Minions & Monsters dropped on Peacock, and the live-action Moana is now streaming on Disney+. And if you're in the mood for a little romance, the charming British rom-com Finding Emily just made its streaming debut on Peacock, too. In fact, that last one inspired our very own Meredith to put together a list of the best British rom-coms to stream at home.
Happy streaming,
John
Film & Television Content Manager @ Pix
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Biggest Premieres of the Week
From a chilling serial killer thriller to the return of one of HBO's most lavish period dramas, these are the two shows you won't want to miss.
Nocturne
Streaming Oct. 30 on Apple TV
A presumed victim of notorious serial killer Jurek Walter (Stephen Graham) suddenly turns up alive, sending detective Jonah Lynn (Liev Schreiber) on a desperate search for the one person still missing. Meanwhile, his protégé (Zazie Beetz) goes undercover to get answers from the killer himself. This tense cat-and-mouse thriller looks like a blend of The Silence of the Lambs & True Detective.
The Gilded Age
Season 4 streaming Nov. 1 on HBO Max
The battle for New York high society is far from over! Set in the lavish world of 1880s Manhattan, this historical drama from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes follows the rivalries between old-money elites and ambitious newcomers. In Season 4, Bertha Russell's (Carrie Coon) social ambitions threaten to tear her family apart, and old rival Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) plots her comeback.
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October’s Spookiest Shows Worth the Binge
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Streaming on Netflix
Josh Hartnett is having a moment (millennials, rejoice!), and his new monster horror is the perfect binge-watch for Halloweek. It has a touch of Widow’s Bay magic (coastal Atlantic townfolk and sea monsters) but with even bigger spooks.
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Crystal Lake
Streaming on Peacock
Prepared to revisit Friday the 13th-level terror? This prequel series follows soon-to-be hockey-masked serial killer Jason Voorhees’ mother Pamela (Linda Cardellini) before the events of the 1980s classic.
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The Reviews Are In
To watch, or not to watch, that is the question. These two reviews might just help you find the answer!
A show that we never want to end.
—Decider
A bona fide body-horror delight.
—The Hollywood Reporter
Hotel Spotlight
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InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa
The Vibe: Caribbean’s best-kept secret
The Location: Portsmouth, Dominica
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Nicknamed “the Nature Isle” for its 365 rivers, volcanic landscapes, and untouched rainforest, Dominica is an island country in the French Caribbean, home to Intercontinental Dominica, a five-star luxury resort with a pristine rainforest setting. Rooms feature neutral tones with jade and blue accents, separate bathtubs and showers, a Nespresso machine, and luxury robes and slippers. The Téya Wellness Sanctuary has seven outdoor treatment rooms, a Finnish sauna, and a mudpit for mud massages. Enjoy four outdoor pools and farm-to-table (or sea-to-table) dining before heading out for snorkeling adventures, whale watching, or a serene mountain hike.
Trailer of the Day
Bunker
When an architect agrees to build a survivalist bunker for a tech billionaire, his wife begins questioning their 17-year marriage. Real-life spouses Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz star in this psychological thriller alongside Paul Dano and Stephen Graham. Coming to theaters January 15.
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Omni Fort Lauderdale
The Vibe: Stunning South Florida escape
The Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Set along the Intracoastal Waterway, Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel offers a refined, full-service stay with front-row views of passing yachts, winding canals, and, from higher floors, the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel’s spacious rooms and suites feature calming coastal interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, generous workspaces, and spa-like bathrooms. With six dining venues, a panoramic outdoor pool deck, full-service Mokara Spa, rooftop lounge, and direct access to the Broward County Convention Center, the hotel is equally well suited for conferences, cruise stays, and family getaways—just minutes from the beach, Port Everglades, and Las Olas Boulevard.
Coming Soon
🩸 It’s official: Mike Flanagan’s new Carrie show is getting a Season 2!
🛟 The Baywatch reboot series has a release date.
💥 Keanu Reeves is set to star in Maelstrom, a new Netflix action movie.