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It may be the last official weekend of summer, but our watchlist and reading lists are feeling very fall. Check out the shows, movies, books, and podcasts that caught Pix readers’ attention this week.
Top TV & Movies of the Week
1. The Uprising
In theaters
In 14th-century England, a humble peasant (Andrew Garfield) rallies an army of commoners against the tyranny of King Richard II. Based on the rebellion that inspired the legend of Robin Hood.
2. Slow Horses
Season 6 now streaming on Apple TV
MI5's most dysfunctional agents are back, but this time someone wants them dead. Gary Oldman returns as Jackson Lamb as mysterious assassins target Slough House agents past and present.
3. Practical Magic 2
In theaters
Nearly 30 years after the cult classic, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reunite as the witchy Owens sisters, this time joined by Joey King and Maisie Williams.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa
The Vibe: First of its kind
The Location: Bedford, PA
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Home to one of America’s first indoor swimming pools, Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa is a gorgeous retreat offering indigenous-inspired spa treatments and access to one of the country’s first golf courses! The 216 lavish guest rooms are appointed with modern amenities and decorated with antique furnishings to pay homage to Bedford’s rich history. Don’t want to leave the resort? No problem. Take a ride in a UTV, try out archery, or play lawn games with a drink in hand—all on the resort grounds. When you’re ready to venture out, Bedford has it all—museums, kayaking, covered bridge tour, fly fishing, and even trap shooting!
Top Books of the Week
1. Big Little Truths
by Liane Moriarty
This long-awaited sequel to #1 New York Times bestseller Big Little Lies reunites Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie a decade later, when a new mystery threatens to expose the secrets they've kept from their kids.
2. The Witches of Cambridge
by Alice Hoffman
Alice Hoffman returns with a brand-new witchy series set at Radcliffe College in the 1950s, where two young women are recruited into the Lilith Society just as its members begin mysteriously disappearing.
3. Under Story
by Chloe Benjamin
The author of The Immortalists returns with an ambitious, genre-bending love story about an Antarctic scientist who discovers a mysterious phenomenon that could offer her a chance to rewrite the past.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Melrose Georgetown Hotel
The Vibe: Historic charm, modern sophistication
The Location: Washington, D.C.
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Set between historic Georgetown and the landmarks of downtown D.C., Melrose Georgetown Hotel blends timeless style with contemporary comfort. Spacious rooms feature sleek furnishings, marble baths, 55” TVs, and views of Pennsylvania Avenue or the skyline. Spend the day exploring the National Mall, Georgetown’s boutiques, or the vibrant Foggy Bottom neighborhood just outside your door. Back at the hotel, sip craft cocktails in the lounge or dine at Jardenea’s farm-to-fork fare. With pet-friendly rooms and attentive service, Melrose Georgetown is a refined retreat for both business and leisure.
Top Podcasts of the Week
1. Up and Vanished
True Crime
In 2016, filmmaker Payne Lindsey went looking for a cold case to investigate and found the case of missing South Georgia teacher Tara Grinstead, which led to two arrests that unfold throughout Season 1.
2. Dolly Parton’s America
History
More than a biography, this acclaimed nine-part series explores Dolly Parton’s music, life, and uniquely powerful place in American culture. As fans continue celebrating and reflecting on the late icon’s extraordinary legacy, it’s well worth revisiting.
3. The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast
TV & Film
Former Bachelor Ben Higgins and Ashley Iaconetti tackle all things Bachelor Nation and reality TV. Our own pop culture expert Meredith recently joined Ben to discuss the franchise’s fading relevance and make a spicy case for who should become the next Bachelor.
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