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We hope you’re having a lovely Mother’s Day. Whether you’re looking for something to watch with mom or are in need of an extra boost of feel-good stories today, Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures is one to watch.
We sat down with author Shelby Van Pelt and director Olivia Newman to discuss bringing Marcellus to life and why this story resonates across generations. Watch the interview for a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of the adaptation.
For more ways to fill your Sunday, here are this week’s top trending titles in TV, movies, books, and podcasts.
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Top TV & Movies of the Week
Widow’s Bay
Streaming on Apple TV
The sharply written genre-bender starring Matthew Rhys is hard to define. So far, it’s garnered comparisons to Severance, Schitt’s Creek, Mare of Easttown, and Parks and Recreation.
Lord of the Flies
Streaming on Netflix
“The best show of the year,” according to USA Today. The classic novel was adapted by Jack Thorne, creator of Adolescence, and has been gaining tremendous praise since it dropped on Netflix.
Man on Fire
Streaming on Netflix
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II takes over the role made famous by Denzel Washington—a wounded mercenary hired to protect a teenage girl. It’s exactly the kind of propulsive, high-stakes story that makes for a compelling binge.
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Trailer of the Week
Together with Focus Features
Obsession
Be careful who you wish for. A hopeless romantic breaks the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush's heart—and gets exactly what he asked for, at a dark and sinister price. From breakout writer-director Curry Barker (Milk & Serial), this horror film is the big-screen event of the season. Only in theaters May 15.
Top Books of the Week
The Island Club
by Nicola Harrison
This “Big Little Lies meets Carrie Soto is Back” (Lynda Loigman) new release takes you back to a 1956 sun-drenched Balboa Island, where friendships are made, and scandals come to light.
The Things We Never Say
by Elizabeth Strout
Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout’s new novel is an intimate, deeply human story about loneliness, hidden truths, and the fragile bonds that hold us together.
A Murder Most Camp
by Nicolas DiDomizio
A spoiled trust-fund baby is forced to work at a rundown summer camp to earn back his fortune. Sure, there’s also a murder to solve, but honestly? The real horror is the cabins.
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Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Hotel Effie
The Vibe: Out of office
The Location: Miramar Beach, FL
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Each of the 250 rooms and suites at Hotel Effie is thoughtfully designed with a coastal-contemporary feel. With its white sandy beaches and emerald green water, everywhere you look is an IG moment. If the pool is more your vibe, head up to the heated rooftop pool featuring a game area with life-size chess, cornhole, and an interactive mural that’s begging for a photoshoot. Hotel Effie is home to celebrity chef Hugh Acheson’s four dining concepts: coastal cuisine at Ovide, enviable poolside bites at Ara Rooftop Lounge, inventive cocktails and small plates at The Lobby Bar, and Sweetbay Coffee!
Top Podcasts of the Week
The Secret World of Roald Dahl
Documentary
You know him for Willy Wonka and Matilda. You don't know him as a WWII spy with a complicated past. Dark, surprising, and completely absorbing, this is one to add to your queue.
Big Lives
Society & Culture
Award-winning BBC journalists Kai Wright and Emmanuel Dzotsilight pick an iconic figure and explore how they set the stage for our current cultural landscape.
Freakonomics
Documentary
Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Have a listen and find out.
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PBS - Great Performances: Suffs Streaming Free Now
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Stream Suffs free now as part of Great Performances on PBS and The WNET Group’s Broadway and Beyond collection.
Created by Tony Award winner Shaina Taub and recorded live on Broadway, Suffs tells the powerful story of the American suffragist movement and the women who fought for the right to vote. The acclaimed cast includes Taub as Alice Paul, Tony winner Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells, Tony nominee Jenn Colella as Carrie Chapman Catt, and Grace McLean as President Woodrow Wilson.