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My mom and I have wildly different tastes, so finding a movie we both actually want to watch is usually its own ordeal. Lucky for me—and you, if your family’s anything like mine—this Mother’s Day weekend is stacked with feel-good and crowd-pleasing premieres.
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The Biggest Premieres of the Weekend
Whether mom’s curling up on the couch or rallying the whole family for a movie night out, this weekend has a pick for everyone.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Streaming now on Netflix
Sally Field and Lewis Pullman lead this adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's bestseller, where a widow's aquarium night shift sparks an unlikely friendship with Marcellus—a giant Pacific octopus voiced (fittingly) by Doc Ock himself, Alfred Molina. A perfect Mother's Day watch. Our very own Genevieve interviewed director Olivia Newman and the author ahead of today’s premiere. Watch it here!
The Sheep Detectives
In theaters now
George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his sheep every night, certain they can't understand—until he turns up dead and the flock (voiced by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, and more) decides to solve his murder themselves. Adapted from Leonie Swann's bestseller, this witty whodunnit is sitting at 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The full list:
The Reviews Are In
Together with Focus Features
In Obsession, a hopeless romantic’s wish for his dream girl turns into a nightmare he can’t escape. Early reviews are in, and the praise is unanimous. See the big-screen horror event of the season the way it’s meant to be experienced—in a packed theater. Only in theaters May 15. Get tickets.
An instant horror classic
—Smash Cut
Twisted
—FandomWire
Insane
—Next Best Picture
Trailer of the Day
The Four Seasons
After a hard year, the friend group reunites for their next seasonal getaway, this time with a baby along for the ride. Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, and Will Forte return, joined by new addition Steven Pasquale. Season 2 debuts May 28 on Netflix.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
The State Hotel
The Vibe: Soul of Seattle
The Location: Seattle, WA
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Step out the door of The State Hotel and you're at 2nd and Pike, a block from Pike Place Market and a quick walk to iconic music venues the Showbox or the Crocodile. Inside, the 1904 landmark building has 91 beautifully redone rooms with custom-designed closets, locally-made beds, and hand-drawn wallpaper that reimagines Seattle as a visual treasure hunt. A five-story Shepard Fairey mural climbs the western façade outside—a built-in beacon for finding your way back after a day exploring downtown. Up top, a private rooftop deck takes in the ferries, the Olympics, and views of the downtown skyline.
The Evergreen Cut:
A Watchlist Soaked in PNW Beauty
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Coming Soon
🧑🍳 Watch the official trailer for the Anthony Bourdain biopic.
🐻 The Bear just dropped a surprise prequel episode!?
🔱 Did you see that new trailer for The Odyssey?
😢 The Night Agent to end with Season 4.