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‘The Pitt’s Most Intense Med Student Breakdown Has a Much Deeper Hidden Meaning

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Victoria Javadi (Shabana Azeez) and James Ogilvie (Lucas Iverson) on 'The Pitt'

Editor’s note: The below interview contains spoilers for The Pitt Season 2 Episode 9.

It may be hard to believe, but Noah Wyle and R. Scott Gemmill‘s smash-hit HBO medical drama The Pitt is closer to the end of Season 2 than ever. With the situation for this season’s Fourth of July shift in the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center only becoming more dire thanks to a necessary network shutdown, frustrations for both staff and patients are at an all-time high — and the ED’s switch to doing things in an analog fashion means that some cases might end up slipping through the cracks.

Shabana Azeez‘s Victoria Javadi learns that truth the hard way when a breakdown in communication results in her patient unexpectedly coding while waiting for the case to be presented. Although the patient is ultimately revived and whisked off for emergency surgery, it’s a harsh lesson for the young med student to learn — and, as Azeez points out in our post-mortem chat prior to the premiere of Episode 9, “3:00 P.M.,” it’s a strong reminder of the intense pressures that real-life med students are facing every day.

COLLIDER: This is the episode where Shawn Hatosy is making his debut as director. Does he bring a different perspective to directing, as an actor himself?

SHABANA AZEEZ: He knows the world inside out, and he’s so giving. He’s an actor and director and writer, so I feel like he understood everybody and was a real chameleon about it. It was lovely. Also, in Season 1, I was doing a lot of the comedic load on that season, and this is different. I haven’t seen it yet, so I’m so nervous.

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“She’s not interested in that man.”

Javadi and Ogilvie accidentally both pull the same patient, and we’ve talked before about the competitiveness of those characters, which is really fun to watch. Does that surprise forced interaction between them give Javadi a better understanding of what Ogilvie is really about?

AZEEZ: I think she can’t stand him. She’s not interested in him, which is really rare for her. Usually, even with Santos, she’s like, “I guess they’re just like this.” But with Ogivlie, she’s 20, and you know how, when you meet people for the first time, you’re like, “Oh my god, what is this version of me that’s coming out?” She’s never met somebody who’s created this dynamic in her where she’s itching to be right.

In Season 1, too, she’s not a gunner. She’s not somebody who needs to be right in the moment. She wants to do her best, and she doesn’t want to be underestimated, and she doesn’t want to be sidelined. She gets put in triage, and that’s not her favorite, but she really wants to be her best self. She’s never like, “I know the answer before Santos knows it!” or “I’m smarter than you,” or whatever. Ogilvie creates this dynamic that’s so rancid that it really gives her the freedom to not be people-pleasing or be perfect or be palatable to people. She could just be herself in that moment. For Javadi, it’s just about the version of Javadi she can be. She’s not interested in that man.

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This insidious reality reveals an even larger social battle.

Episode 9 kicks off for Javadi with the young boy who accidentally blows his fingers off with a firework. Do you find yourself intuiting or maybe internalizing anything surprising from a younger actor who’s coming in and having to do a really tough or emotional scene like that?

AZEEZ: That’s such a lovely question. I think young performers get so much credit in some ways, and not in others. They’re so open and free in some ways, and often it’s about really good casting. There were such strange casting processes. I think we’ve got another kid who is under [anesthesia] this season, so Cathy [Sandrich Gelfond], our casting director, just had the kid lie down and poked them with straws and stuff to see if it would bother them. Casting kids is such an art form, and I think Cathy and the entire team are amazing at it.

I love having kids on set because I think they’re this great ego killer in the adult actors. Some actors are very, like, “What can I give?” and some actors are very, like, “What do I need in the scene?” But as soon as you get a kid in, the kid’s needs are paramount. If the kid needs quiet, if the kid needs safety, everybody goes, “Let’s be what we need to be for the kid.” So, I love working with kids. I think they’re amazing. They bring such a wonderful energy by being who they are. Kid performers are often really incredible young people, but also, the impact they have on everybody around them.

I’m trying to think of a lesson I’ve learned. Definitely Harrison, McKay’s son. The actor who played that role, [Henry Samiri], was incredible. One of the best Australian accents I’ve heard in my life. I think it’s often really great parents, too, who create these kids who are like, “It’s going to be fun!” I really wish I subscribed to the tortured artist mentality. I mean, I do do things to myself for work that’s not healthy, but I want to live a fun and impactful life, I want to do good, and kids are really great at being like, “What are your priorities?” It’s not about showing everybody the work. I don’t want to show everybody how hard I’m working. I want everybody to feel like it’s effortlessly chill and be whatever anybody needs me to be. I think that child actors are really great at that, too.

Javadi’s Crashing Patient is a Turning Point for Her Storyline in ‘The Pitt’ Season 2

“The stakes are life and death pretty consistently, day in, day out, on these 15, 20-hour shifts.”

Shabana Azeez as Victoria Javadi in an elevator in 'The Pitt' Season 1. — Shabana Azeez as Victoria Javadi in an elevator in ‘The Pitt’ Season 1.

Javadi’s patient, who presents in Episode 9 with mild abdominal pain, is one of those cases where everyone’s running in a million different directions, and then this, as Whitaker says, falls through the cracks. You can see, in your performance, that you’re walking a very fine line between feeling like you’re going to cry, but you can’t let yourself cry. Is it harder to bring yourself to the threshold of needing to hold back the tears than it is to do a scene where you can just let it all go?

AZEEZ: I think so. And I think so much of those moments are surrendering to if it happens or if it doesn’t happen. They both are okay. I don’t know what ended up in the edit, because we did so many different takes. I’m definitely an actor who wants to give versions and options, and the editor can make that call in the room. Performances are made in the cutting room, not on the soundstage — for the screen, at least.

For Javadi, particularly, the degradation of her mental state over the day, like how quietly things get exhausting and how you have to compartmentalize as a doctor, but you are still getting more and more heightened and more and more exhausted… she has a really horrible day, and I think that last season there was community in that. It was a shared trauma in what happens to them, but I think this season, Javadi is quite alone in the things that happen. Then also, the pain in this particular context, and we say it in the show all the time, but the emergency department is like a team sport, and this particular situation, where it’s like, “Well, the nurse didn’t write the name down. I didn’t clock that, but we all fuck up, and that’s why this happened.” It’s not all her fault, but it’s also not not her fault. You’re meant to just be on top of everybody, helping everybody out all the time, and so it’s so lonely.

I’m excited to see it. I’m very nervous. But I think there is something really heartbreaking about the amount of people you let down. The stakes are so high. And in a story, you can be like, “Oh, well, that’s the one time that’s going to happen today.” But actually, in the ED, she could make that mistake four times in a row today. The stakes are life and death pretty consistently, day in, day out, on these 15, 20-hour shifts.

The dominoes all fell for this patient to be on a bed crashing, and no one knew. How does a mistake like this impact Javadi’s mindset now that we’re heading into the second half of this shift?

AZEEZ: I really want med students to be able to tune in to The Pitt on their worst day of med school and watch Javadi and feel better about themselves. That’s really important to me. Med school is so intense, and it takes so much. Mental health outcomes, even for students, are so wild. I remember vividly when I was at uni, where I grew up, they were getting rid of grades in med schools because of the amount of self-harm and suicides that were happening on campus. It’s so intense to imagine that kind of pressure.

Usually for The Pitt, it’s always been like “We’re trying to do our best, we’re trying to do our best, we’re trying to do our best,” and I kind of actually want that to crumble. For Javadi, she’s always trying her best. She’s always capable of that. I really want this second half of the season to be more complicated than that, because sometimes people do want to quit. You can have all the strongest why in the world and all the integrity and all the gumption and the grit to just try and try and try again, but a system like this that seems so hopeless in so many ways is going to get you down. I really want the second half of the season to be messy and imperfect. She’s not committed to anything yet. She doesn’t know what she wants to do. If you give so much of yourself to something you’re not even sure about, it’s going to take a toll on your mental health, and you’re going to develop an attitude about it, and that’s not unfair.

Roxie, the patient that Javadi and McKay are dealing with, doesn’t want to leave the hospital. There’s not much more you can do for her pain, even after talking with Robby about it. Has Javadi even allowed herself to think about what the logical ending looks like for this particular case, or is she just, like you said, compartmentalizing?

AZEEZ: I think she, as the day goes on, gets more and more tired and ground down and reactive, and she’s not thinking anymore. This particular storyline is so hard for a 20-year-old. I think Roxy’s kids are 12 and eight. We’re eight, nine years apart. It is huge, I guess, at that age, and any age, but I think that parent-child dynamic is quite complex for Javadi, which we’ve seen a bit of already, and we’ll explore as we go on, but she’s never had loss like this. She’s never witnessed it. She doesn’t even know what she doesn’t know.

New episodes of The Pitt Season 2 premiere Thursdays on HBO Max.

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10 Most Anxiety-Inducing Romance Movies, Ranked

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Romance films are often nice, and romantic comedies in particular tend to be rather gentle, not to mention prime candidates if you’re looking for a good comfort movie. Something like When Harry Met Sally is a very pleasant and almost impossible-to-dislike film, and then even iconic romantic movies that are a little more bittersweet, like Casablanca, couldn’t really be called heavy or anxiety-inducing.

So, the following movies ultimately stand out, within the whole romance genre. Admittedly, many of these are romantic thrillers, or function as psychological dramas on top of being romance films, but if romance is a prominent genre in a given film, then said film can qualify for appearing here. If you’re sort of sick of pleasant and/or sentimental films about love, for whatever reason, then maybe these anxiety-inducing romance movies will be more up your alley.

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‘Love’ (2015)

Gaspar Noé isn’t really in the business of making nice movies, to put it very, very mildly. The most approachable thing he’s made is probably Vortex (2021), which doesn’t have anything by way of graphic violence or intense sexual content (the stuff Noé is especially infamous for), but it is a grueling and psychologically harrowing watch, since it’s about two old people struggling to get by because of worsening health issues.

Love is just very uneasy throughout, and the opposite of a good date night movie.

Yes, that’s as “pleasant” as things get with Gaspar Noé, and so his movie called Love isn’t very lovely, or in any way easy to watch. It’s about a couple who shake up their sex lives by inviting in a third participant, so to speak, and then things get complicated and intense for a whole bunch of reasons. Love is just very uneasy throughout, and the opposite of a good date night movie, even if it is technically well within the bounds of the romance genre.

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‘The Piano Teacher’ (2001)

Erika looking at Walter as he plays the piano in The Piano Teacher

It’s a Michael Haneke movie, so of course it’s going to be despairing. He’s a bit like Gaspar Noé in the sense that even when a film of his doesn’t have extreme content, it’s still extremely distressing (see Amour, which, like Noé’s Vortex, is also a difficult movie about aging). The Piano Teacher is one of Haneke’s best-known films, and it’s kind of a romance? Barely. It’s more of a psychological drama.

It does involve a piano teacher struggling with various things after a younger man starts trying to instigate a romantic relationship with her, so in that sense, it’s broadly about love and longing, but without being very romantic. The Piano Teacher is all very unpleasant and harrowing in its exploration of a troubled mind, and while it’s not non-stop with showing extreme stuff, it does pepper in a good deal of imagery that’s ultimately hard to shake.

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‘Miracle Mile’ (1988)

Anthony Edwards and Mare Winningham scene in Miracle Mile (1988)

If After Hours had a bit less of a Kafkaesque feel, and involved all of society falling apart rather than just the life of one very unlucky man, then it would probably look and feel a little like Miracle Mile. Both movies came out in the 1980s, and are darkly comedic, not to mention fast-paced, all the while having premises that involve first dates – or at least an attempt at a first date – going quite wrong.

With Miracle Mile, society is breaking down in rapid succession because nuclear war is imminent, so everyone has to grapple with the fact that they might all be about to die, and the two main characters still want to do something with each other for their potential last night on Earth. It’s so many different genres at once, and veers off in various wild directions tonally speaking, but all in a way that’s pretty admirable, even if the film’s kind of a mess at the same time.

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‘The Lovers on the Bridge’ (1991)

Juliette Binoche and Denis Lavant in The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)

The Lovers on the Bridge is about two downtrodden and troubled people who both find themselves living on the streets, particularly on and around the bridge referred to in the title: the Pont Neuf in Paris. One of them is struggling with addiction, and the other is feeling despondent after a break-up and a health condition that’s making her gradually lose her vision.

It’s all very miserable, by design, and The Lovers on the Bridge also has some confronting imagery and occasional violent situations that drive home a further feeling of angst on top of all the difficulties the characters are already grappling with. It feels a bit like descending into some emotionally taxing territory you can’t ever really climb out of, so calling the film a difficult watch would be a huge understatement. It’s very good, though, for what that’s worth, as contradictory as that could sound.

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‘Bitter Moon’ (1992)

Erotic thrillers were all the rage for a little while there, say, back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, mostly in the sense that a few got genuine mainstream attention and became unlikely blockbusters, in terms of box office revenue. Bitter Moon came out around this time, and it had a premise that largely revolved around a man on a cruise ship becoming obsessed with the wife of another man on board that same ship.

Lots of Bitter Moon is made up of flashbacks leading up to the cruise, and then inevitable drama during it. The whole thing is uneasy and oftentimes suspenseful, and while Bitter Moon is too flawed to be a genuinely great movie, it does have its moments for sure, and is intense/bold enough, for the most part, to be worthy of inclusion here.

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‘The Drama’ (2026)

Easily the most recent movie here, The Drama does already feel like it could be something of an infamous all-timer, as far as anxiety-inducing romance films are concerned. Part of that has to do with the fact that for the first few scenes, or maybe even the first act, it feels quite sappy and by-the-numbers, as a surprisingly not too quirky rom-com, but that’s all to ensure you’re caught off guard by what the movie’s really about.

It’s revealed early on, but the specifics lie within spoiler territory (the trailer doesn’t elaborate), so what can be said is that a soon-to-be-married couple find new stress in the lead-up to their wedding, when a secret from one of their pasts is revealed. The Drama explores some very dark thematic territory while also being quite funny at times, and then proves capable of building an incredible amount of tension (especially in its second half) for something that isn’t a thriller.

4

‘Badlands’ (1973)

Martin Sheen carrying a gun on his back in Badlands.

Badlands is an arthouse film, but not too unapproachable or obscure compared to most movies that can be classified as such. It’s about a couple in love who go on the run after the young man in the relationship murders the father of the young woman, and then while they’re on the run from the law, he ends up committing a few more murders.

It’s a film that proves quite startling with its violence, even if that violence isn’t particularly graphic… more so that it just comes out of nowhere at certain times, and also ends up being treated quite casually by the person doing the murders. Badlands might sound a bit strange, being a road movie, a gritty crime film, and also something about young (and potentially naïve) love, but it works really well, and still feels unlike pretty much anything else out there.

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‘Happy Together’ (1997)

There are just two main characters, really, at the center of Happy Together: a pair of men who find their relationship heading toward ruin, so they try to reinvigorate things by traveling to Argentina together. The change of scenery doesn’t help as much as they’d planned, because various issues keep popping up, and the film pretty frequently explores the pair clashing and arguing in increasingly intense ways.

So, safe to say, that title is kind of ironic. And Happy Together works as more of a break-up film than a romance one in the traditional sense, which is something you could also say about Chungking Express (like Happy Together, that one was directed by Wong Kar-wai), but Chungking Express was a good deal more bittersweet, and not as intense. Happy Together does offer some catharsis, and it’s not, like, 100% miserable, but the downbeat sections of the film do hit incredibly hard, all the while feeling remarkably raw.

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‘Punch-Drunk Love’ (2002)

Adam Sandler as Barry anxiously standing with his thermos outdoors in front of pallets in Punch Drunk Love.

You get a pretty simple story told over a relatively brisk 90-ish minutes in Punch-Drunk Love, but there is complexity here that comes about because of how good a character study it is, and also because it’s quite adventurous in terms of tone and genre(s). It’s sort of a romantic comedy, but a psychological drama/thriller at the same time… kind of? It’s hard to explain and define, but you get a similar feeling watching it as you get from The Drama.

Punch-Drunk Love also houses what’s probably Adam Sandler’s second-best performance, topped only by what he did in the also anxiety-inducing 2019 film, Uncut Gems. Punch-Drunk Love is funny at times, borderline-disturbing at other points, and then ultimately surprisingly romantic, too, standing alongside One Battle After Another as a film that shows how, when Paul Thomas Anderson wants to tackle a bunch of genres at once, he can do so pretty darn well.

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‘Scenes from a Marriage’ (1974)

You can sort of compare Scenes from a Marriage to the more recent Marriage Story, owing to both of the movies having titles that share a word, and also the fact that both movies are ultimately about divorce. Marriage Story is only listed as a drama on most sites, though, while Scenes from a Marriage gets both the “drama” and “romance” labels on Letterboxd, so that’s why it’s here instead of Marriage Story.

Maybe that’s because Scenes from a Marriage has a little more to do with preventing the relationship from ending, at least early on, building toward a sense that it has to end, while Marriage Story lets you know it’s about divorce right from the start. Anyway, the point is that Scenes from a Marriage is incredibly anxiety-inducing, just because it really feels like watching a series of real-life arguments, one after the other, for almost three hours (and much longer if you watch the miniseries version, which came out one year earlier and is probably therefore the definitive cut).

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Release Date: September 15, 1974
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19 Light Activewear Dresses to Keep Cool and Chic This Summer

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We love our flowy fit‑and‑flare dresses and floral favorites, but nothing beats the ease and versatility of a breezy activewear dress when the weather warms up. Whether for running laps, running errands, serving on the court or serving chic style, these breathable activewear dresses prove that performance and style go hand in hand. And with all the creative designs popping up these days — from drop‑waist dresses to tiered tennis styles and half‑zip athletic pieces — there’s truly something for everyone.

In anticipation of the hot, humid days to come, we rounded up 19 breathable and easy-going athletic dresses that deliver everything you’d need, including slimming fits, great bust support and style versatility. Shop our top picks from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Nordstrom and Macy’s below — and get ready to hit the treadmill, tennis court or coffee shop with well‑deserved confidence.

19 Lightweight Activewear Dresses for Staying Cool and Looking Chic

1. Our Favorite: It’s no surprise over 600 shoppers picked up this crossback tennis dress this past month. With built‑in shorts, roomy pockets and a bra that lifts and separates without underwire, it delivers style and dependable support in one easy piece.

2. Preppy Style: If built‑in shorts aren’t your thing, this bestselling sleeveless tennis dress gives you the best of both worlds. The stretchy, sweat‑wicking fabric pairs perfectly with separate shorts for customizable comfort.

3. Modest Pick: Going for a more modest, full‑coverage look? This polished zip‑front polo dress fully delivers, with built-in shorts and fresh spring colors, including pink and blue.

4. Slimming Silhouette: Walmart shoppers can’t get enough of this wrap‑waist activewear dress. They’re wearing it for everything — workouts, powering through errands and even brunch.

5. Perfect Cover: Trying to hide a muffin top? This sleeveless golf dress features a clever high-waist split skirt that lets you enjoy a smooth, flattering fit no matter how active your day gets.

6. Flowy Flare: This tiered athletic pick is as close to a traditional dress as you can get without losing the practicality that makes it a go‑to for busy days. The toggle waist design lets you tailor the fit exactly to your liking.

7. Quiet Luxury Style: Achieve that country club aesthetic with this pleated athletic dress from Zella. Complete the rich-mom look with crisp white sneakers, oversized sunnies and a structured tote.

8. Splurge Worthy: For those who gravitate toward premium brands like Alo Yoga or lululemon, this half‑zip athletic dress from TravisMathew is a perfect match. Shoppers praise its all‑day wearability on the golf course, even on the hottest days.

9. Dancer Vibes: Admirers will think you’re an off-duty ballerina in this Free People ruffle jumpsuit. While you won’t necessarily be running miles in it, you can absolutely float through errands, coffee runs and casual weekends in total comfort.

10. Mom-Approved: Quince shoppers are obsessed with this spaghetti‑strap active dress. Reviewers praise the breathable, stretchy fabric and all‑day comfort, calling it a “must‑have” for on‑the‑go moms.

11. Comfort Without Compromise: Some activewear dresses can feel a bit too revealing. This UPF 50 Lands’ End active dress enlists a longer skirt and a higher neckline, so you can feel comfortably covered without venturing into matron territory.

12. Style First: Don’t sweat about running laps in this racerback active dress that, let’s be honest, is more about looking cute than shaving seconds off your mile time.

13. Size Inclusive: Find your perfect fit in this scoop‑back athletic dress from Old Navy, which is available in regular, tall, and petite sizes from XS to 4X. We especially love the spring‑ready hues, including blue, pink and green.

14. Move With Confidence: Drop‑waist active dresses are popping up everywhere, and Old Navy’s take on the trend might just be our favorite. The super‑stretchy dress lets you move with confidence, thanks to its non‑chafing shorts, supportive built‑in bra and flared, fun skirt.

15. Twirl Worthy: Keep it girly and fun with this ruffle tennis dress that we’re dying to wear on and off the court. Pair it with a cardigan and tennis shoes for a sporty look that’s so in this spring.

16. Confidence Booster: Not into showing off a lot of skin? You can still keep things cute and stylish with this half-zip dress that has a flirty ruffle hem and tons of color options, including this pink houndstooth style.

17. Tummy-Hiding Fit: For those bloated days where nothing fits right, this tummy‑control tennis dress is just the piece for feeling supported, snatched and ready to take on the day.

18. Full Sleeves: Whether you need sun protection or just like the style, this long‑sleeve active dress is your go‑to for staying cool, covered and effortlessly chic.

19. Make a Statement: Stand out from the conventional crowd in this colorful tennis dress that uses a clever mesh overlay for the ultimate blend of breathability, movement and eye‑catching style.

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Epic New Video Game Movie Is Already Beating the Competition at the Box Office

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After a rather disappointing start to 2026 with the sci-fi mystery film Mercy, Chris Pratt made a resounding return to form this weekend with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The animated video game adaptation is a sequel to the 2023 blockbuster The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed $1.3 billion worldwide against a reported budget of $100 million. A new franchise was born, and the performance of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie this weekend suggests that audiences can’t get enough of Mario and Luigi’s adventures. The sequel brings back voice stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, and Jack Black, alongside franchise newcomers Glen Powell, Brie Larson, and Donald Glover.

The new film unseated holdover hit Project Hail Mary from the top spot at the box office, and it did this without the support of critics. Like its predecessor, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is counting on audience support to succeed. The first film holds a 57% critics’ score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, but its audience score is perched at a remarkable 95%. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, on the other hand, seems to have settled at a 41% critics’ score and an impressive 89% audience score. In his review, Collider’s Ross Bonaime wrote that the movie “is more than just a play on nostalgia; it’s a genuine appreciation for everything Mario.”

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Here’s How Much ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Grossed this Weekend

Directed by returning filmmakers Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is projected to gross an astonishing $190 million in its extended five-day opening at the domestic box office. It is expected to add another $180 million from overseas markets for a global debut of $370 million, against a reported budget of $110 million. Already, the movie has outgrossed Pixar‘s far more expensive Hoppers, which recently passed the $300 million mark worldwide. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will probably pass the coveted $1 billion mark worldwide like its predecessor, giving Universal and Illumination a worthy successor to the Despicable Me franchise. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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“Saturday Night Live” recap: Jack Black joins the Five-Timers Club in a star-studded episode

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Zendaya’s Controversial New A24 Movie Takes No Prisoners at the Box Office

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On a weekend dominated by two behemoths — the holdover hit Project Hail Mary and the new release The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — a film aimed at older audiences, primarily women, provided much-needed counter-programming. The film stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a couple whose impending marriage is thrown for a loop when the bride-to-be makes a startling confession. The twist has already become a subject of heated online debate, with some calling it a clever piece of satire while others find it in poor taste. Nonetheless, the controversy seems to be helping build buzz around the movie, which delivered a solid haul in its first weekend at the domestic box office.

Project Hail Mary grossed more than $30 million in its third weekend, taking its domestic total past the $200 million mark and overtaking the lifetime haul of Christopher Nolan‘s Interstellar. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and starring Ryan Gosling, the sci-fi film took the number two spot on the domestic chart this weekend. The number one spot was claimed by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed $1.3 billion in 2023. Featuring the voices of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Charlie Day, the sequel grossed roughly $190 million across the extended five-day Easter frame.

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The third spot was claimed by Zendaya and Pattinson’s film, The Drama. The dark comedy, directed by Kristoffer Borgli, opened to mostly positive reviews. It now holds a “Certified Fresh” 77% critics’ score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Flirting with complex themes, The Drama walks a tonal tightrope with impressive poise thanks to career-highlight performances by Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.” In his review, Collider’s Ross Bonaime praised Borgli for making “one of the most excruciatingly uncomfortable and wonderfully honest approaches to a romance story to come around in quite some time.” The Drama, also starring Alana Haim and Mamoudou Athie, grossed an estimated $14 million in its opening weekend, against a reported budget of $28 million. This is in the same range as Zendaya’s 2024 release Challengers. It’s roughly thrice as much as the $4 million that the Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh-led film We Live in Time, also distributed by A24, earned in its first weekend of wide release that same year. This is the third-biggest opening in A24’s history, ahead of Materialists and behind Marty Supreme and Civil War. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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The 10 best classic movies on Netflix, including the James Bond collection

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Beloved favorites like “Goldfinger” and cult thrillers like “Wild Things” are available to stream.

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The 30 best comedy shows on Netflix for an instant mood boost

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When all else fails, comedy might work. Give one of these shows the opportunity to pull you out of a funk.

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Parkland Survivor’s ‘Biggest Concern’ In Zendaya’s New Movie

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Zendaya at the Los Angeles Premiere Of A24's "The Drama"

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in the controversial new movie, “The Drama.” The movie focuses on a happy couple that is about to head down the aisle. However, things take a turn when Zendaya’s character reveals the worst thing she’s ever done in what is meant to be a lighthearted game. However, her confession shocks them all and leaves her fiancé wondering just how well he knows his bride-to-be.

Warning: Spoilers ahead.

What Is The Secret Twist In ‘The Drama’?

The biggest twist in “The Drama” doesn’t ultimately have much impact on the story, as Zendaya’s character never actually goes through with it. Instead, she recalls how she planned a school shooting and was very close to carrying it out, only to pull the brakes at the last minute. No one found out, and she did not face any consequences for her plan until perhaps now, when it makes her fiancé second-guess how well he really knows her.

The movie has been teasing a “dark twist” but has ultimately been marketed as more of a lighthearted romantic comedy, which has caused quite a stir online. Both the marketing strategy and the use of a school shooting as a plot device have been under scrutiny online, leading to one of the most controversial films of the year.

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Crystal Hefner Shares Photos From Her Destination Wedding

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Crystal Hefner has shared photos from her destination wedding to her second husband, James Ward.

On Saturday, April 4, the Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself author, 39, posted a carousel of photos shot during her wedding in the Cook Islands on Thursday, April 2. The photos showcased Hefner’ long-sleeved “Margo” wedding gown from designer Oksana Mukha, which was covered in over 5,400 Swarovski crystals.

Hefner revealed to People that she picked out the lace “Margot” wedding gown because it felt like “a Disney princess dress.”

Another shot included a close look at Hefner’ stunning diamond wedding ring, which was accentuated by a flower crown that she wore during the ceremony.

The couple confirmed that Hefner walked down the aisle to a local band playing the Māori love song, “Akaipoipo Taua,” while the newlyweds’ first dance was to Ike Dweck’s track “Safe With Me.”

Hefner and Ward opted for a “simple, elegant, and ocean-inspired” ceremony to match their scenic Cook Islands location.

“We chose the Cook Islands because of how remote it is,” the bride told People. “There are no big chain hotels, which makes it feel incredibly peaceful and authentic. It’s also home to one of the most beautiful lagoons in the world. Since James and I both love the ocean and nature it felt like the perfect place for us to start this chapter of our lives.”

Ward beamed that he was over the moon about tying the knot with his bride.

Crystal Hefner Shares Photos From Her Destination Wedding — James Ward and Crystal Harris. Crystal Harris/ Instagram

“Crystal’s heart, specifically for me and all non-human living things, is a thing to behold,” he said. “All creatures, great and small are bestowed a generosity and kindness, the likes of which I’ve never seen. She’s the classiest, brainiest, most adventure-seeking partner I could have ever hoped to find. My life is now better in every way, and I feel like the luckiest guy alive that I get to spend my life with her.”

The newlyweds opted to stay in the Cook Islands for their honeymoon.

As for what’s next for the couple, Hefner hinted, “[We hope for] more travel, more adventures in nature, and continuing to build a life centered around love, animals, the ocean, and meaningful experiences together.”

“We’re excited to keep exploring the world together, spending time in nature, and building a life that reflects the things we both love,” she added.

Hefner confirmed her nuptials were imminent on Thursday when she shared a “wedding day” video of Ward picking her up in his arms. She also offered a sneak preview of their beachside wedding location, where stones had been arranged in the shape of a heart.

“Baby where the hell is my husband… probably waiting for me to walk down the aisle 🥹💍 Today is the day,” she captioned the post.

Us Weekly exclusively reported in March 2025 that Ward proposed to Hefner near their home in Hawaii with a six-carat, vintage mine-cut diamond set on a whisper-thin band.

“It truly feels like a full-circle moment. James completely surprised me. He had a hidden staircase and a winding trail cleared to reveal a handcrafted deck perched above a dramatic cliffside overlooking the ocean,” Hefner told Us.

She continued, “It was the exact spot where we’d had a quiet picnic together a year ago — a place that became ‘ours.’ I had no idea he was secretly turning it into something permanent and symbolic. I thought we were just going for a walk, but when I saw the flowers, the handwritten notes, and the sea stretching endlessly in front of us, I knew something extraordinary was about to happen.”

Crystal was previously married to late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner from 2012 until his death in 2017. (Hugh had been married twice before, to Mildred Williams from 1949 to 1959 and to Kimberley Conrad from 1989 to 2010. The Playboy magnate was a father of four children.)

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Tom Hanks’ Near-Perfect Space Thriller Rockets Up the Streaming Charts After NASA Launch

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Boosted by the interest in the ongoing Artemis II mission around the Moon — NASA‘s first crewed mission of this kind in decades — audiences seem to be revisiting the heyday of space exploration by watching an all-time classic. The Space Race of the 1950s and 1960s, which coincided with the Cold War, inspired numerous Hollywood productions. The Right Stuff, an epic drama that narrated the events leading up to the first-ever crewed space flight conducted by the United States, remains a favorite even more than four decades after its release. Other films that dramatized the events of that era include October Sky, starring a young Jake Gyllenhaal, and the more recent titles First Man and Hidden Figures. However, there is one movie that towers above them all when it comes to box-office success and cultural impact.

That movie was originally released in 1995. It was directed by Ron Howard, years before he won the Best Director Oscar for A Beautiful Mind, and starred Tom Hanks, who was coming off two back-to-back Best Actor wins at the Academy Awards. Hanks wasn’t nominated for his commanding lead performance in the 1995 film, which was nominated in nine categories overall — this remains one of the biggest snubs in Oscars history. He starred in the movie alongside Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, Kevin Bacon, and Ed Harris. The film grossed approximately $350 million at the worldwide box office, against a reported budget of $52 million.

Party Down in Pawnee — Adam Scott Comedies Collide in Today’s Collider TV Quiz!

Whether you’re an innie or an outie, you’ve undoubtedly enjoyed the workplace comedies of Adam Scott. Let’s all cater to this state auditor.

A NASA Mission to the Moon During Times of Political Upheaval Isn’t New

We’re talking, of course, about Apollo 13, the survival drama that offered a dramatic retelling of NASA’s aborted 1970 mission to the moon. An entire nation — and, indeed, the world — was gripped when the spacecraft experienced a technical malfunction, endangering the lives of the three astronauts on board. The film remains a modern classic, and is now sitting at a “Certified Fresh” 92% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “In recreating the troubled space mission, Apollo 13 pulls no punches: it’s a masterfully told drama from director Ron Howard, bolstered by an ensemble of solid performances.” According to FlixPatrol, Apollo 13 is currently one of the most-watched movies on the domestic iTunes chart, as the crew of Artemis II prepares to perform a lunar flyby. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.