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I’ve finally returned from my two-week European vacation, and despite not once turning on my hotel room TV, I managed to watch four new movies while I was away—thanks to the brutal 9-hour flights. This got me thinking: what makes the perfect airplane movie? In today’s edition of Worth the Watch (which is also live right now), I explore the anatomy of the airplane movie—why we’re drawn to certain types of movies in the sky, what to avoid watching while flying, and my top 5 airplane movie recommendations.
Now, for those of us who are not traveling anytime soon, keep reading to discover the best new shows and movies premiering this weekend!
Yours,
John
Film & Television Content Manager @ Pix
Current 📺: Game of Thrones | 🎥: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Quick links
The Biggest Premieres of the Weekend
One new movie worth the ticket price, and one show based on a beloved comic book that fans are cautiously optimistic about.
The End of Oak Street
In theaters now
The Jurassic Park franchise has given movie lovers countless memories over the years, but we’ve been long overdue for a new, big-budget dinosaur blockbuster. This is exactly that. After a cosmic event rips their suburban neighborhood out of suburbia and drops it somewhere unknown, Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor must stick together to keep their family alive.
Lanterns
Streaming August 16 on HBO Max
Inspired by True Detective and Slow Horses, HBO’s newest superhero series trades cosmic battles for a small-town murder mystery vibe. Lanterns John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and veteran Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) are intergalactic peacekeepers. On Earth, they’re pulled into a mysterious case as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
The full list:
The Stack
Together with ThriftBooks
What to Read if You’re Obsessed With The Shards
The glamour! The secrets! The obsessive relationships! The murder! If The Shards has taken over your brain, keep the dark and twisted energy going with three books that are every bit as addictive. Find them all for less at ThriftBooks.
The Shards
by Bret Easton Ellis
If you haven't read the inspiration for the show, start here! Go straight to the source for even more ’80s L.A. decadence, queer desire, paranoia, and murder.
The Basic Eight
by Daniel Handler
Set at an elite high school, this wickedly funny coming-of-age story follows a tight-knit clique caught up in murder, secrets, and seriously bad behavior.
These Violent Delights
by Micah Nemerever
A dangerously intense relationship between two young men makes this gripping novel perfect for anyone craving more obsession, desire, and suspense.
The Reviews Are In
Praise be! The newest movies and shows are certified hits for critics.
“A loopier (and in some ways better) Jurassic movie”
—Variety
“The bloodiest, funniest and most political season yet”
—TheWrap
“Sassy and steamy”
—The Guardian
Hotel Spotlight
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Margaritaville Nashville Downtown
The Vibe: Where the beach meets Broadway
The Location: Nashville, TN
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Margaritaville Nashville Downtown brings its signature island ease to the heart of Nashville's SoBro district—steps from Broadway's honky tonk strip, Bridgestone Arena, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Island-inspired guest rooms lean into the coastal aesthetic with plush bedding and city views on the higher floors. JWB Grill serves Southern-inspired cuisine and fresh seafood alongside live music while FINS Bar & Rooftop brings tropical cocktails, fire pits, and panoramic skyline views to the pool deck above. Margaritaville Nashville Downtown is ideal for anyone who wants to live it up in Music City and wake up in a proper vacation retreat.
Trailer of the Day
Verity
Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) takes a ghostwriting job for bestselling author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway), only to start unraveling the disturbing secrets Verity left behind in her own manuscripts. This long-awaited adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel hits theaters October 2.
Hotel Spotlight
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Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
The Vibe: Steps from the spotlight
The Location: Nashville, TN
Instaworthy Accommodations:
In the heart of Music City, Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown blends sleek sophistication with Southern spirit. Rooms feature modern design, plush bedding, and sweeping skyline views—perfect for unwinding after a night on Broadway. Walk to live music venues, legendary honky-tonks, and the Ryman Auditorium, or explore local art at the nearby Frist Art Museum. Back at the hotel, choose between over 50 varieties of bourbon at the Library Bar, break a sweat in the state-of-the-art gym, or simply enjoy the view from your room. This is Nashville, done right.
Guess the Show: Poorly Explained Plots
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Coming Soon
🚨 Barbie 2 is in crisis! The sequel could be cancelled amid bitter tension in deal negotiations.
🏛️ The Lincoln Lawyer is getting a spinoff series at Netflix.
📺 Watch the trailer for Season 2 of The Paper!