Marty Supreme is a wildly entertaining film set in 1952, following the irrepressible Marty Mauser, played by Timothee Chalamet, as he hustles his way from a New York shoe shop to the world of competitive table tennis. The film draws comparisons to Catch Me If You Can, offering a more anarchic but equally compelling ride through Marty's morally flexible adventures, including his quest to market his own orange ping-pong ball and become the world's greatest player. Along the way, Marty navigates complicated relationships, brushes with the criminal underworld, and a memorable trip to London, all while showcasing dazzling table tennis scenes reportedly performed without digital effects. Director Josh Safdie crafts a character study that captures both the chaos of Marty's life and the opportunistic spirit of post-war New York, with the story loosely inspired by real-life champion Marty Reisman.

In contrast, The Housemaid is a predictable thriller based on Freida McFadden's novel, starring Sydney Sweeney as a young woman with a secret past who becomes entangled with a wealthy Long Island family. Directed by Paul Feig, the film leans into its melodramatic and cheesy elements, making it a guilty pleasure for fans of over-the-top suspense.