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There’s no shortage of things competing for your attention this weekend, so we’re cutting through the noise. From buzzy new releases to throwback picks, these are the shows, movies, books, and podcasts that caught Pix readers’ attention this week.
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Top TV & Movies of the Week
#1: Around the World in Eighty Days
Streaming on Prime Video with PBS
David Tennant stars as a cautious English gentleman who wagers that he can circle the globe in just 80 days. Watch the colorful eight-episode adventure to see if he can pull it off.
#2: Mutiny
In theaters
Framed for the murder of his billionaire boss, one man sets out to clear his name and uncovers an international conspiracy along the way. Jason Statham stars, so expect explosions and stunts galore.
#3: Anna Pigeon
Airing Fridays on USA Today
Tracy Spiridakos stars as a former city dweller turned National Park Ranger investigating cases unfolding on park grounds in this new crime drama.
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Top Books of the Week
#1: The Kicking the Bucket List
by Cathy Hopkins
When estranged sisters reunite after their mother’s death, they discover she’s left them one final challenge: complete her bucket list together to get their inheritance.
#2: Unprecedented Times
by Malavika Kannan
T. Kingfisher, author of What Moves the Dead, has us intrigued by her thoughts on this Gen-Z coming-of-age debut: “I have no idea how to describe what I just read, but it was really, really cool.”
#3: The Re-Do List
by Denise Williams
The booksellers at Tennessee’s first romance bookstore picked this rom-com for Pix readers in last week’s Bookstore Pix, highlighting its “himbo with a heart of gold, older bo’s best friend, and EPIC dirty talk.”
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe
The Vibe: Lake, links, and a lazy river
The Location: Montgomery, TX
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe brings the spirit of the islands to the shores of Lake Conroe. Designed as a waterfront paradise, the property transports guests to the tropics with 303 luxury suites, 32 waterfront cottages, and an extensive array of amenities. As the only all-suite lakefront resort in Texas, the destination sits within a 3.5-hour drive for over 20 million Texans, making it a convenient escape for romantic retreats, family getaways, and group gatherings. Guests enjoy championship golf, six restaurants and bars, the St. Somewhere Spa, as well as tennis and pickleball courts. Plus, a 3.5-acre, one-million-gallon waterpark!
Top Podcasts of the Week
#1: Why Shat on the Floor at My Wedding
Comedy
Part ridiculous true crime, part comedy, we promise you haven’t heard a podcast like this one yet. To hear why it should be your next binge, check out Worth the Listen.
#2: The Idiot
True Crime
Serial Production’s latest true crime podcast is both a deeply personal and deeply funny examination of the host’s cousin, who got caught plotting a murder.
#3: The Truth About Natalie
True Crime
The mysterious death of 27-year-old Natalie Jones was ruled an accidental overdose, but conflicting evidence, a missing phone, and troubling relationships raise questions about what really happened.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel
The Vibe: Classic Denver, refreshed
The Location: Denver, CO
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Set inside Denver’s beautifully restored Colorado National Bank Building, Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center blends grand 1915 architecture with sleek, contemporary comfort. Guests are welcomed into a soaring atrium—dubbed “the most beautiful room in Denver” by The Denver Post—where marble columns, historic murals, and modern design create a striking first impression. Guestrooms balance style and function with plush bedding, mini-fridges, and refined finishes. Steps from 16th Street, Coors Field, Larimer Square, and more, Renaissance Denver Downtown puts the best of the Mile High City just outside your door.
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