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Before we head into a new week, we're rounding up the shows, movies, books, and podcasts everyone's been talking about. Consider these your cure for the Sunday scaries!
This week on Pix Plus:
Top TV & Movies of the Week
1. Stick
Season 2 streaming now on Apple TV
Former golf pro Pryce Cahill (Owen Wilson) found a second chance mentoring a teenage prodigy. Now, as his protégé goes pro, Pryce is eyeing a comeback of his own. Pluribus’ Rhea Seehorn joins the cast for Season 2!
2. Wicker
In theaters now
Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård are made for each other in this delightfully bizarre fable about sex, social convention, and a woman who commissions a husband made entirely of wicker. Yes, wicker.
3. Wild Horse Nine
In theaters now
This dark comedy has serious Oscar potential. Two CIA operatives (Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich) are sent to Easter Island on a seemingly routine assignment amid rising political tensions in Chile. But a pair of rebellious students threatens to derail their mission.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
The Bethel Resort & Suites
The Vibe: Where adventure meets relaxation
The Location: Bethel, Maine
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Nestled on more than 200 acres in the heart of Bethel, Maine, The Bethel Resort & Suites is a year-round destination where mountain charm meets modern comfort. Rooms range from cozy rooms and suites to spacious townhomes, many tucked amid forested grounds. Guests have their pick of adventurous and relaxing activities from an 18-hole championship golf course, hiking and biking trails, spa services, and lake house access. In every season, The Bethel Resort & Suites invites you to slow down, roam nature, and indulge in refined rustic comfort.
Top Books of the Week
1. Music Against the Night
by Yiyun Li
Ann Patchett has already called this historical fiction novel the “best” book of the year! Set against the upheaval of 18th- and 19th-century Europe, two ambitious musicians navigate love, loss, and the sacrifices they’re willing to make for their art.
2. Chateau Reverie
by Natasha Siegel
Set during the French Revolution, this romantic fantasy follows guests at a mysterious château where they must trade their deepest secrets for a chance to fulfill their greatest desires. Publishers Weekly shares, “Fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue will be enthralled.”
3. A Court of Splintered Harmony
by Sarah J. Maas
The highly anticipated sixth book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series finds Prythian still recovering from the devastating Hybern War as a dangerous new threat emerges.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Miiro Templeton Garden
The Vibe: Tranquil London hideaway
The Location: London, UK
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Set on quiet Templeton Place in Kensington, just moments from Earl’s Court, Miiro Templeton Garden is a tranquil London retreat rooted in the neighborhood’s historic allure, once home to creative icons like Alfred Hitchcock and Agatha Christie. At its heart, a lush garden forms a peaceful oasis where contemporary design meets classic English elegance. The hotel offers 156 rooms and suites designed as calming city escapes, many with balconies or views of the verdant garden or tree-lined street. After a day exploring the capital, unwind among seasonal blooms, stroll the garden paths, or relax on the terrace and soak in the stillness.
Top Podcasts of the Week
1. Giggly Squad
Comedy
Hosts Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo are making herstory! Their upcoming podcast tour includes four Madison Square Garden dates (three already sold out!), making them the first female-hosted podcast to headline the iconic venue.
2. The Dropout
True Crime
Surprise! Following the You Can See Everything pandemonium, ABC News just dropped a brand new episode featuring Theranos whistleblower Erika Cheung, who sits down with host Rebecca Jarvis to share her reaction to the documentary.
3. Call Her Daddy
Comedy
Call Her Daddy is back in the headlines this week as former co-host Sofia Franklyn’s tell-all memoir hits shelves next Tuesday. Expect a whole new perspective on one of podcasting's messiest breakups.
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