This week marks the debut of Vince Gilligan‘s return to television, but that’s not all we have in store for Collider Recommends! In addition to this sci-fi series about one woman’s war on happiness, we’re also looking at two anti-Rom-Coms that will leave you guessing. Basically, we’re just trying to break your brain this weekend, and you’ll be all the better for it.
Every week, our experts join together to bring you the best movies and TV shows to watch over the weekend, and this week is no different. This week, Publicity Specialist Morgan Prouse and List Editors Taylor Gates and Meredith Loftus are here to give you their picks. So read on below or click here to watch!
‘Oh, Hi!’ (2025) starring Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman
Morgan Prouse, Publicity Specialist
In the era of dating apps, situationships, and “are we dating the same guy” groups, modern dating can be complicated, to say the least. Oh, Hi! brings a fresh and thrilling take on relationship expectations.
When Iris (Molly Gordon) and Isaac (Logan Lerman) go on their first weekend away together, it’s a picturesque romantic comedy filled with a candle-lit homemade dinner, slow dancing, and an abundance of fresh strawberries. Things start to unravel into a psychological thriller when they realize they have very different understandings of their relationship status. While Iris may take things a bit too far (kidnapping isn’t a recommended resolution for conflict), she embodies every woman that’s been told “I’m just not looking for a relationship” while being showered with affection. With the growing epidemic of love bombing, Oh, Hi! centers it at the core of the story, turning even the dreamiest romantic lead into a softboi villain.
Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman give fantastic performances that ping pong the audience between sympathy and lunacy. The script written by Gordon and Sophie Brooks is clever, compelling, and wildly entertaining. Its commentary on contemporary dating culture will live on forever as a time capsule of the moment.
‘The Shape of Things’ (2003) starring Rachel Weisz and Paul Rudd
Taylor Gates, List Editor
With the news that a new installment of The Mummy is on the way, why not indulge in one of Rachel Weisz’s most underrated films? 2003’s The Shape of Things stars Weisz as Evelyn, a fiery, rebellious art grad student who aims to get Adam (Paul Rudd), a shy English major, out of his shell. Adam’s dramatic changes eventually cause issues with his friends, Jenny (Gretchen Mol) and Phillip (Frederick Weller), who worry about Evelyn’s influence and motivations.
Written and directed by Neil LaBute, who also wrote the play from which the film is adapted, The Shape of Things is as much a psychological thriller as it is a quirky rom-com, with a plot twist that will leave you questioning everything. Rachel Weisz turns the manic pixie dream girl role into a certified manic pixie nightmare, giving the film some serious bite and posing rich questions about themes of love, identity, and manipulation.
The Shape of Things never holds back or plays it safe, making for a bold, edgy, and, at times, admittedly uncomfortable watch, but it’s all the more effective for it. If you’re looking for something that’s going to make you cringe, squirm in your seat, and live in your mind long after the credits roll, I highly recommend giving this one a chance.
‘Pluribus’ (2005) starring Rhea Seehorn and Karolina Wydra
Meredith Loftus, List Editor
Vince Gilligan has transformed television with every new series of his. From questioning everything in The X-Files to the transformation of TV’s best antihero in Breaking Bad, anything he creates is guaranteed a certified hit. So when it was announced that his next series would be Apple TV’s Pluribus, I was automatically on board to whatever he has in store.
Giligan enlists Better Call Saullead Rhea Seehorn to star in his new genre-bending story. Seehorn stars as Carol. She is dubbed as the “most miserable person on Earth,” and yet, she is tasked with saving the world from happiness. Having seen the first two episodes, Gilligan returns to his sci-fi roots with a compelling concept that had me hooked in minutes. Once you discover why Carol finds herself in this position, you are in for an experience.
Personally, I can’t wait to see how this unique series unfolds over the course of the coming weeks. And thankfully, Pluribus was picked up as a two-season order, so we won’t be left with too many unanswered questions (hopefully!) Vince, I’m seated and ready for everything you throw at me!
