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Spooky season is officially here, but this week's trending titles are only scary in one way: scary good. Keep reading to check out the top shows, movies, books, and podcasts among Pix subscribers this week.
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Trailer of the Week
Together with Focus Features
Sense and Sensibility
When sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood suddenly lose their fortune, they’re forced to navigate love, heartbreak, and the expectations of Regency-era England. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles lead this irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s beloved classic novel. Only in theaters October 16. Get tickets now.
Top TV & Movies of the Week
1. East of Eden
Season 1 now streaming on Netflix
In California's Salinas Valley, generations of the Trask and Hamilton families find themselves locked in a saga that echoes the story of Cain and Abel. Florence Pugh stars as Cathy Ames, one of literature's most cunning antiheroes, alongside Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist. Critics are calling it an "immediate must-watch new TV show."
2. The Love Hypothesis
Streaming on Prime Video
The first adaptation from the reigning queen of STEMinist romance, Ali Hazelwood, has been making waves! One impulsive kiss turns into a fake relationship between PhD student Olive Smith (Lili Reinhart) and her hotshot professor (Tom Bateman) everyone's afraid of, putting their carefully calculated theories about love to the test.
3. Verity
In theaters now
Struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) lands a dream job as a ghostwriter for bestselling author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway). But while digging through Verity's notes, she uncovers disturbing secrets involving her husband (Josh Hartnett). Based on Colleen Hoover's twisted bestseller of the same name, this adaptation brings one of the author's darkest stories to the big screen.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Elevation Hotel & Spa
The Vibe: Slopeside home away from home
The Location: Mt. Crested Butte, CO
Instaworthy Accommodations:
At the base of Mt. Crested Butte, Elevation Hotel & Spa offers a true ski-in/ski-out experience, just steps from the lifts. Choose from 191 oversized guestrooms and suites, each with a private balcony showcasing slopeside, mountain, or valley views. After a day on the mountain, unwind with a dip in the heated indoor pool, soak in the outdoor hot tubs, or indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa. Cap off the evening by gathering around the fire pit with panoramic views or savoring a meal at one of the on-site restaurants.
Top Books of the Week
1. Hollywood, Ending
by John Green
After blockbuster YA novels like The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska, Green makes his adult fiction debut with Hollywood, Ending, about two rising actors who fall for each other while starring in an Andy Warhol biopic. And don't miss our Q&A with him in Insider Pix!
2. If It Makes You Happy
by Julie Olivia
With sweater weather officially here, this cozy, autumnal romance is exactly what we want to curl up with. The ups and downs of life have pushed Michelle to her limit, and the last thing she needs is a hot new neighbor distracting her from running her late mother's dream bed and breakfast.
3. Miss Benson's Beetle
by Rachel Joyce
In postwar London, Margery Benson leaves behind a life that no longer fits and sets off for New Caledonia to find a golden beetle that may not even exist. Rachel Joyce turns a scientific expedition into a funny, bighearted journey across oceans, mountains, and the unexpected terrain of friendship.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Pendry Chicago
The Vibe: Timeless architecture, modern mood
The Location: Chicago, IL
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Set inside the iconic 1929 Carbide & Carbon Building, Pendry Chicago delivers a modern luxury stay shaped by bold design, historic architecture, and a distinctly stylish point of view. The hotel's 364 rooms and suites pair Art Deco influences with contemporary comfort, creating a polished retreat overlooking Michigan Avenue and the Chicago skyline. Just steps from Millennium Park, the Art Institute, the Riverwalk, and the city's best dining and theater, it's the kind of place you look forward to returning to after a busy day exploring the Windy City.
Top Podcasts of the Week
1. Wind of Change
Documentary
Did the CIA secretly write one of the biggest rock songs of all time? New Yorker writer Patrick Radden Keefe investigates the bizarre rumor connecting the Scorpions' Cold War anthem to American intelligence. The mystery was also the subject of a recent Worth the Listen deep dive.
2. ill-advised by Bill Nighy
Arts
Described as "a podcast for people who don't get out much and can't handle it when they do", Bill Nighy just took home Best Host at the British Podcast Awards for his role as agony uncle in this charmingly offbeat show where he answers listener questions and shares his thoughts on life, books, and music.
3. Hey Jonas!
Society & Culture
The Jonas Brothers now have a new way to stay connected with fans. Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas get candid about music, brotherhood, and life in the spotlight as they hit the road for their latest tour and enter a new chapter together.
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