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DEEP DIVE: THIS WEEK’S MOST READ ARTICLE

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MOVIES

• Aug 31 – Nine to Five (1980): Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton get even with a rotten boss in a comedy that still lands.

• Sep 1 – Sleepless in Seattle (1993): Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in a soft, feel-good romance with no rough edges.

MOVIES

• Sep 1 – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988): Steve Martin and Michael Caine trade cons in a clever, good-natured comedy.

• Sep 1 – The Great Escape (1963): Steve McQueen leads a rousing, true-story wartime adventure worth every minute.

• Sep 1 – Rain Man (1988): Dustin Hoffman’s Oscar-winning turn in a moving story about two brothers.

• Sep 2 – The Runner (2026): Gal Gadot in a lean, tense new thriller if you want something current.

SERIES

• Sep 1 – Desperate Housewives: Seasons 1-8 (2004): All eight seasons of the soapy, funny suburban mystery.

• Sep 1 – Everybody Loves Raymond: Seasons 1-9 (1996): The whole run of a family sitcom that is always good company.

• Sep 1 – Over the Garden Wall (2014): A short, charming animated tale to share with the grandchildren.

MOVIES

• Sep 1 – Grudge Match (2013): Stallone and De Niro spoof their boxing days in an easygoing comedy.

• Sep 1 – The Last Samurai (2003): A sweeping Tom Cruise epic; grand, though the battles get bloody.

• Sep 1 – The Maltese Falcon (1941): Humphrey Bogart in the detective classic that launched film noir.

• Sep 1 – A Streetcar Named Desire (1951): Brando and Vivien Leigh in a powerhouse drama; heavier, but unforgettable.

SERIES

• Aug 31 – Big Burger Battle: Season 1 (2026): A relaxing burger cook-off that will make you hungry.

• Sep 3 – Beat Bobby Flay: Season 43 (2026): Comfortable, drop-in-anywhere cooking competition.

• Sep 4 – Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation: Season 12 (2026): Sunny house hunting with satisfying before-and-after reveals.

• Sep 6 – Paranormal Caught on Camera: Season 11 (2026): Light, campy ghost clips for the curious, never truly scary.

MOVIES

• Sep 1 – Jerry Maguire (1996): Tom Cruise at his most charming in a warm, funny romance.

• Sep 1 – Moneyball (2011): Brad Pitt in the smart, true story of a team that changed baseball.

• Sep 1 – See How They Run (2022): A playful 1950s London whodunit with a wink.

• Sep 1 – Soul (2020): A beautiful, thoughtful Pixar film that plays well for all ages.

SERIES

• Sep 2 – Queen of the South: Seasons 1-5 (2016): A gripping crime drama, though the most violent pick this week.

• Sep 3 – Chad Powers: Season 2 (2025): Glen Powell in a broad, sweet football comedy.

• Sep 4 – Tracker: Season 3 (2024): Justin Hartley in a dependable weekly mystery that never gets too dark.

• Sep 5 – Tournament of Champions: Season 4 (2020): Fast, friendly cooking competition hosted by Guy Fieri.

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