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The Extreme, R-Rated Thriller That Destroyed Batman’s Body
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As somebody who spent years working the graveyard shift, I can tell you first-hand that a questionable sleep schedule eventually catches up with you and forces some serious lifestyle or occupational changes. My sleep problem had a simple fix, like avoiding caffeine in the afternoon and sticking to a rigid nap schedule. I still wear one of those cushy sleep masks so I can experience total darkness during those nights when 12:00 am quickly turns into 3:00 am, and I need to catch a solid REM cycle in a pinch.
Christian Bale’s Trevor Reznik in 2004’s The Machinist, on the other hand, is well past the point of saving, and there’s no way a cozy cup of Sleepytime Tea is ever bringing him back. Bale looks the part of a tormented man whose demons have consumed him from the inside out in The Machinist, famously losing 62 pounds on a crash diet of water, apples, black coffee, and sometimes whiskey. Appearance aside, his portrayal of an insomniac slowly losing his grip on reality is one of the best I’ve ever seen, and The Machinist still holds up as a perfect psychological thriller over 20 years later.
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The Machinist wastes no time establishing its conflict through Trevor Reznik, who has barely slept in a year and toils away at the machine shop where he works. It’s immediately clear he’s not all there, his wandering mind leading to a brutal workplace accident that costs one of his coworkers an arm. In his near-constant delirium, he has frequent run-ins with a coworker named Ivan (John Sharian), who nobody else can confirm exists. This becomes a serious problem because Trevor insists Ivan distracted him, causing the accident.
Outside of work, Trevor lives in squalor and moves through life in a daze. To distract himself from his own internal machinations, he spends time with a prostitute named Stevie (Jennifer Jason Leigh), and frequents a nearby airport diner, where he exchanges pleasantries with a waitress named Maria (Aitana Sanchez-Gijon), for whom he seems at least romantically interested. As Trevor gets to know Maria better, he’s introduced to her son, Nicholas (Matthew Romero), whose presence triggers disturbing visions of his past.
As Trevor’s mental state continues to decline, he grows increasingly paranoid and distracted. His constant state of mental flux eventually costs him his machinist job, sending him further into his spiral. Fully convinced that Ivan, Stevie, and Maria are conspiring against him, Trevor sets out to discover who’s pulling the strings, and who’s been leaving the Post-It note on his refrigerator with an incomplete game of hangman scratched onto it.
Worth Its Weight In Christian Bales
By now well known for his willingness to undergo extreme physical transformations, Christian Bale goes all in with his portrayal of Trevor in The Machinist. He reportedly dropped to 120 pounds during production, then had to gain roughly 100 pounds in about six months to prepare for his portrayal of Batman in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, which kicked off in 2005.
Insane physicality aside, Bale is fully dialed in as a man who has completely lost himself to the silent grief eating away at him, his repressed memories resurfacing as his mental faculties hit a dire low point he may never recover from. The stress seen in his face in every single scene is palpable because he’s living it. I’d imagine that smelling the craft service on the production lot during principal photography helped fuel the illusion more than we’ll ever realize.
Experiencing everything from Trevor’s fractured perspective, we catch a glimpse of a world that’s pale and tinted green, as if the decay he feels at his core is projected onto his surroundings. It’s a grim depiction of what can happen when you live in a constantly heightened, sleep deprived state, clocking every single interaction as one loaded with ulterior motives, as if everybody is trying to expose you for committing some heinous act in the past that you only vaguely recall.
The next time you find yourself tossing, turning, and worrying about how much tomorrow is going to suck if you can’t get a few unbroken hours of sleep before dawn approaches, just throw on The Machinist for a dose of perspective. You’ll be glad that the car backfiring outside your bedroom window, waking you briefly before you drift back to slumberland, is the worst of your problems after spending time with Trevor.
As of this writing, The Machinist is streaming on Paramount+.
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Only a few months remain until The Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘s theatrical release, and its plot may have accidentally leaked. This Nintendo Illumination feature will have Mario (Chris Pratt and the gang go beyond the Mushroom Kingdom as Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie) sets out to rescue his father, Bowser (Jack Black). But according to this leaked plot, there could be more to this rescue mission.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is based on the Super Mario Galaxy video game series, released in 2007. The film features the return of the first film’s original cast members, like Chris Pratt‘s Mario, Jack Black‘s Bowser, Anya Taylor-Joy‘s Princess Peach, and Charlie Day‘s Luigi, but it also introduces new characters, like Princess Rosalina, played by Brie Larson, and Bowser Jr., voiced by Benny Safdie. Nintendo and Illumination have released a handful of teasers and trailers, showcasing the Mario cinematic universe expanding with new locations and creatures, as well as some returning faces like Yoshi. But according to this latest plot, another iconic Mario character could be making its cinematic debut.
According to Polygon, the London-based cinema chain Everyman released a now-edited description for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It teased that Bowser Jr. has an ally in this latest feature, and that their goal is “world domination.” This character has never been shown in any of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘s promotional material to date, and its voice actor has yet to be revealed. As of writing, the plot description in question has been wiped, but this is what it said on the website beforehand:
“After defeating Bowser and saving Brooklyn, Mario faces Wario and Bowser Jr.’s evil alliance. Now, alongside his friends and Yoshi, he must stop their plans for world domination.”
Wario’s appearance has yet to be fully confirmed. However, back in 2023, Black pitched in an interview that he wants Pedro Pascal to voice the popular character and be the villain in the sequel. He said:
“You know, what if there is a more powerful, more evil villain? Then I may need to be turned to help Mario and the rest to defend our universe against some other unseen force of evil. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Wario! Pedro Pascal is Wario.”
Who is Wario in ‘The Super Mario Bros.’ Franchise?
Wario is a character in Nintendo’s Mario franchise, who made his debut in 1992 in the Game Boy game Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. The character is known for his yellow outfit with purple overalls, with a hat with the letter “W” on it, and is seen as either an anti-hero or an antagonist in the franchise. Just like Mario, Charles Martinet voiced the character from 1993 to 2023. Alongside his Mario appearance, Wario has appeared in other games, including the Wario Land titles, the Super Smash Bros franchise, and Yoshi’s Island DS, just to name a few. Just like Mario has Luigi, Wario has his own parter in crime with Waluigi, though the appearance of either of them in the new film remains to be seen.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will open in theaters on April 1, 2026. Follow Collider to keep up to date with the latest updates.
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Marc Maron bombed a comedy show so hard, he was sent home from Australia: 'I felt myself leave my body'
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When you think of legendary rock guitarists, Eddie Van Halen immediately pops into your mind … and so do his equally famous Kramer Guitars — and one of them can now be all yours … but only if you have some very deep pockets!
That’s right … the late music virtuoso’s striped 1985 Kramer studio guitar is hitting the auction block on GottaHaveRockAndRoll.com starting today, through March 13.
And the piece of guitar history is expected to fetch between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000, with a starting bid of $700,000.
By the way, there’s a whole story behind this Van Halen guitar … Eddie presented his prized possession to a gentleman named Michael Gutierrez, who entered a 1985 contest during the NAMM guitar show.
The contest was titled, “One lucky winner will win one of Eddie Van Halen’s personally owned Kramer Guitars.”
More than 100,000 people signed up for it, and, guess what … Gutierrez was the lucky winner! And get this … he’s also the consignor in the auction, meaning he will deliver the guitar right to the highest bidder.
As the death of Robert Carradine continues to shock Hollywood, colleagues privileged to work with the late actor in his final moments said they saw some concerning signs.
The “Lizzie McGuire” alum was announced dead on Monday, January, in a heartbreaking statement by his family.
Carradine battled bipolar disorder for two decades before finally succumbing to the condition at 71 years old.
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Robert Carradine Went Missing From Table Read Shortly Before Death
Before his demise, Carradine was working on what would be his last project, titled “The Driver,” AKA “Driving into Darkness.”
According to director Connie Lamothe, she felt something was wrong with the actor when he was absent from a table read days earlier.
Lamothe told TMZ she began seeing signs as far back as January when Carradine went “radio silent,” sparking great concerns from producers. No one knew about his whereabouts.
However, given his mental health struggles, a close friend in the cast suggested the late actor be given some space in the hopes he would return to the set. Unfortunately, that never happened.
Lamothe, who is devastated by the loss, recalled how excited the Hollywood veteran was about the crime drama where he played a mob boss.
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Nevertheless, the director continues to remember Carradine for his cheerful spirit, recounting how she often joked about cutting his hair and beard for the role.
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Robert Carradine Found Dead At 71
A family statement confirmed Carradine took his own life on Monday, with loved ones praising his strength throughout his battle with bipolar disorder.
“In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon of light to everyone around him. We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby’s valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder,” it read, per Deadline.
Loved ones of the “Revenge of the Nerds” actor hope that his life and legacy bring awareness to the mental health condition and the stigma attached to it.
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Hilary Duff Leads ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Co-Stars In Heartfelt Tribute
Following Carradine’s passing, his former “Lizzie McGuire” co-star honored his memory. Hilary Duff, who starred as his on-screen daughter in the Disney sitcom, penned a moving tribute on social media.
As The Blast reported, alongside throwback pictures from the show, Duff wrote, “This one hurts. It’s really hard to face this reality about an old friend.”
The actress gushed about the “warmth” in the McGuire family, confessing that she “always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents.”
Referencing Carradine’s mental health struggles, Duff expressed sadness at the actor’s “suffering.” She concluded her post, writing, “My heart aches for him, his family, and everyone who loved him.”
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More Co-Stars Speak Out About Carradine’s Legacy
Jake Thomas also joined Duff to remember the on-screen patriarch in an Instagram post.
Showering praises on Carradine’s legacy, a heartbroken Thomas wrote, “I was fortunate to know Bobby for most my life. And he was one of the coolest guys you could ever meet. Funny, pragmatic, sometimes cranky, always a little eccentric.”
He recalled always looking up to the “Bonanza” actor while growing up and having Carradine respect him as a colleague later in life.
“Rest easy, Bobby. Love you, ‘Jaker,’” the conclusion read.
Fans Flood Robert Carradine’s Final Post With Condolences
In the aftermath of “The Cowboys” actor’s passing, die-hard fans took to his final Instagram post to leave their heartwarming condolences.
Carradine’s last post was a promotional poster for the latest installment of his “Party Nerds Pop-Cast” featuring Christopher Atkins. Fans wasted no time turning the comments section into a digital memorial, as reported by The Blast.
Many shared touching memories of how Carradine’s movies impacted their lives.
One fan wrote, “Revenge of the Nerds was a big movie for me as a very young teen. I liked the sequels too. I’m sorry you had more pain than you could handle. Rest now.”
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Another heartwarming comment read, “Rest in heaven! No longer suffering. Thank you for being a dad to all of us on Lizzie McGuire, but most importantly, being the multi-talented, amazing person that you are!”
Carradine’s daughter, Ever Carradine, also broke her silence on her father’s passing, opening up about her childhood.
Ever gushed about her late father always having her back, adding that she always thought of him as her “partner.”
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The family of former New York Rangers legend Ron Duguay have launched a GoFundMe to raise funds amid the ice hockey player’s battle with cancer.
Created on Tuesday, February 24, by Duguay’s two daughters, Shay Thomas and Amber Stavros, whom he shares with ex-wife Robin Bobo, the GoFundMe page detailed that Duguay, 68, is flying from Florida to Orange County “every two weeks for ongoing” cancer treatment.
Speaking to Page Six on Tuesday, Duguay revealed that he “has been battling cancer for a year” after being diagnosed with “Stage 4 cancer which started in the colon.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Duguay for comment.
David Livingston/Getty Images Since going public with stage III non-Hodgkin lymphoma in November 2024, Dave Coulier has been candid about his illness, treatment and prognosis before his second diagnosis. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the patient’s lymphatic system, with “white blood cells called lymphocytes [that] grow abnormally and can form growths […]
According to the GoFundMe page, which lists Duguay as a “Co-organizer,” the athlete did not initiate the crowdfunding exercise. “Our dad has never been someone who asks for help … especially when it comes to money. He has always tried to handle everything on his own and didn’t want to burden anyone else with what he’s going through,” a description on the page read. “But after many conversations as a family, we decided to create this fundraiser for him because we’ve seen firsthand the weight this battle has placed on him, both physically and financially.”
At the time of publication, the initiative had raised nearly $21,000 from 114 donations. Its target was listed as $26,000.
The description also shed light on what Duguay has experienced in the wake of his diagnosis. It stated, “Because of his cancer, he hasn’t been able to work the way he normally would, yet he continues to fight with everything he has. Earlier in his treatment journey, the care he received in Florida nearly cost him his life. That led us to bring him to Orange County, where my sister and I live, so he could receive treatment here … and thankfully, it has helped him so far.”
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As for what the funds would specifically go towards, Duguay’s daughters provided further insight. “The cost of constant travel, along with medical care, holistic therapies, supplements, and alternative healing approaches he has committed to, has become extremely overwhelming financially,” the description continued, before noting that Duguay’s diagnosis is not slowing down.
“Recently, his cancer numbers have started to rise again, and while he continues his current treatments, we are now exploring additional treatment options outside of the United States in hopes of giving him the best possible chance,” the description read. “These treatments are very expensive and add another layer of financial strain during an already difficult time.”
Duguay, who played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) including six seasons with the Rangers across two separate stints, told Page Six on Tuesday, “I find it extremely hard asking for funds for all these costs I’m going through.” He added, “Normally I’m helping others.”
Duguay, who is currently dating former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, also told the outlet that cancer “sucks the life out of you” and has proven “so freaking costly” before offering an update on his battle.
“I am going to do all the alternatives, along with the Western medicine,” Duguay said. “What I am learning I will be able to share with others … I need to get better so I can help others.”
Duguay has been dating Palin, 62, since around 2022, with the athlete including glimpses of her in his social media posts over the years.
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