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11 hours ago
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Logan Lerman And ‘Oh, Hi!' Director Sophie Brooks Discuss Their New Rom Com And The Modern Dating World
Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman try to figure out their situationship in Oh, Hi!, directed by Sophie Brooks and now out in theaters. Iris and Isaac spend their first weekend getaway together, a big step in their relationship. But what is exactly this relationship? After a romantic dinner, Iris and Isaac go up to their rooms and decide to use a pair of handcuffs they found in a BDSM closet in the house. But their evening together goes awry when Isaac reveals that he didn't think they were exclusive. Iris is obviously shocked and, in a crazy turn of events, she decides to keep Isaac tied to the bed to show him how great they could be together. During our interview, Brooks said, 'I think there's a scene where the first miscommunication happens and I think in their mind, they're both right. Isaac really believes that they had an agreement and that they weren't fully exclusive and Iris believes they were exclusives. Having this kind of miscommunication that happens so often in early dating and long-term dating too, but especially in early dating, when you want to present your best self and you don't want to come across as needy or too much or uncool. That's kinda when this messiness happens. So I hope the takeaway is that you have to be a little brave and yourself and, if you're not someone's cup of tea, you shouldn't try and convince them to be with you.' I also asked Logan Lerman about his reaction when he first read the script and if his opinion about his character had changed after that. He said, 'My jaw was on the ground, I was in shock but I also felt an understanding of the situation. I've been an Iris before, when I was dating in the past and I've experienced that kind of person, when Isaac's like, 'I don't see it the same way that you do', this situationship, whatever people call it nowadays. I was completely captivated by the scene, but I saw the truth in it because I related to Iris a bit more than I did Isaac.' He added: ''I usually stay away from too much information when I'm exploring a new project. I just like to get the script and read it with fresh eyes, and experience it as I would experience it as an audience member if I'm imagining watching it in a theatre. So that was really surprising the turn that it takes, with the first 10 minutes of the movie or so. That's really what grabbed me too, the conflict there, the idea that Iris is going to keep Isaac tied to the bed and show him how great she is. It got me, it was really interesting to explore as an actor but also something to watch on screen.' During their argument, Isaac keeps telling Iris to 'calm down' and calls her 'crazy', and in this situation, we might wonder if he's gaslighting her. Iris also makes a joke that she would have to kill him if she ever let him go, but Isaac doesn't know if she is serious or not. On his understanding of his character during that pivotal scene, Lerman said, 'That's interesting that you mention that. Figuring out that moment was a tricky beat to navigate, one of the conversations that Sophie and I were constantly having was 'What is Isaac thinking at that moment?' And 'Does he really think that he's in danger ?' I definietely lean towards the idea that he's unsure if Iris might actually snap and keep him there forever, or kill him, whatever it is. So I definitely lean more on that side for the movie's sake at least. It was an interesting moment to navigate because they are two people who are really disconnected with what's happening, you know.' I also talked to Brooks about Iris' joke and Isaac's reaction to it. She said, 'She never actually would have stabbed him, but that idea of crimes of passion, it was something I wanted to put in the story because I think it's quite relatable to get your heart broken or get rejected and have a reaction that you're surprised by. The extreme of that is murder, so we're not encouraging that! But it's about feeling an urge or feeling something so out of character. We think we know ourselves but the reality is we're all capable of things, we're not all capable of murder of course but, saying things we don't mean in a heated moment with a lover.' She added: 'I think this movie is toying with a specific line in terms of tone and who you're rooting for and who you sympathize with and, that scene really sets up the rest of the movie. It was very important to me that the audience believed that Isaac felt in danger and also believed that Iris was kind of riled up by the night and didn't actually intend to hurt him.' For Brooks, the use of language that is triggering to Iris and women in general, is also because Iris 'is quite heated up in that moment, so Isaac's commenting on things that he's not wrong about, but he's also the person making her crazy.' She added: 'I don't think he means to gaslight her, I think he really likes her but doesn't know how to be in relationships which is something I observed in this modern dating, heterosexual world and gender dynamics where, there seems to be this very interesting set up where a woman wanting love is suddenly desperate and demanding too much and we're supposed to play it cool, but everybody wants love or connection. The fact that Iris is saying what she wants is brave.' Lerman also reflected on the dating world and the difficulties that might come with it, 'Early on dating is so interesting, like it's such a tight rope walk of emotions, generally speaking people are fairly guarded, they don't really reveal themselves fully or discuss label or anything like that, because they're afraid of pushing people away if they get serious. It's a strange thing I was never really good at that, the game or playing games as they say. I was never that person.' After Isaac's revelations, Iris starts looking for answers on the internet, which drives her to follow a list of steps to keep one's partner. Brooks said, 'That kind of doomscrolling can get so out of hand so quickly, and it can be crazy-making, when you're desperate and in a moment of crisis. You're reaching for answers, wherever you can find them and, we have access to million of opinions. I included this scene because I wanted to heightened her anxiety and feed into that neurosis she's having in that moment. The modern dating landscape is so influenced by the internet, by apps, by online dating and the idea that there's always something better out there. It made a lot of people undervalue connection.' She added: 'I think it's amazing to have two characters who meet on Tinder, I'm certainly not against dating apps, I have a many friends who met their spouses there. But I do think the culture of swiping and there always being something better is not the healthiest for our lives, personally.' In 2012, Lerman played Charlie in The Perks of Being a Wallflower which instantly became a staple for coming-of-age movies, as it deals with trauma, adolescence and self-acceptance. When Charlie asks his professor why good people only choose the wrong people to love them, and he answers, 'We accept the love we think we deserve.' Seeing how much Iris was trying to convince Isaac to stay with her when he obviously didn't want her to be his girlfriend, I wondered if this quote could apply to Iris. I also asked Lerman about the relevance of this powerful sentence in the modern dating world. He said, 'Interesting connection and interesting question. That line is incredible, Stephen Chbosky is just a genius, and it's so true that line from Perks. In this situation I think it's a little more nuanced, because I think that Iris was receiving a lot of the love, you know what I mean? He was love bombing her, made her feel very loved. I don't think she was accepting anything else, except when she realized that they're weren't exactly official. She tried to show him what was so special about them, which I get but I don't think that's settling for anything, it's trying to shake some sense into that person. Because I also think that Isaac really loved Iris too, I think he really cared, he just had a block and was dealing with his own issues. But it's interesting though and that quote is so good from the movie, I'm lucky to having been a part of that.' Between Materialists directed by Celine Song and Oh, Hi, the modern dating world is definitely under the lens of filmmakers this year. I asked Lerman if this is a topic that we needed more than ever nowadays. He said, 'Definitely, I need them, I wanna see them.' He added: 'They're so important, there's so much to explore in every decade. Examining our dynamics, where we are in life, all the elements that make it unique to now. It's not only important to have it and view it in movies like this, but also just to explore ourselves through movies and TV shows. There's so much to cover that's new, how the current time affect our relationships and the way that we seek relationships and connection. Every generation is so different and we need those voices and those movies to be made just to explore what we're going through and what we're thinking about.'
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Logan Lerman Discusses The Lasting Impact Of "Perks Of Being A Wallflower," Plus Everything Else He Revealed While Playing With Puppies
It's no secret that Logan Lerman has been everyone's crush forever. He's even earned the title of "white boy of the century" from everyone on the internet. So, you asked. You begged. And now it's finally happened. Logan swung by BuzzFeed to do our Puppy Interview, and it was the most wholesome thing ever. Brittany Bravo / BuzzFeed Related: To celebrate his new movie Oh, Hi!, we asked Logan all of our burning questions about the film, like working with Molly Gordon, as well as stuff about his previous work, like The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Percy Jackson, and more. Plus, we even found time to just get to know him a little better. Oh, Hi! follows Iris (Gordon) and Isaac (Lerman), who embark on a romantic weekend road trip. However, shortly after arriving, Isaac mentions that he's not really looking for a relationship. Long story short, rather than lose what they have, Iris decides the best solution is to try to convince him they are meant for each keeping him tied to a Logan also revealed how much he loves that even after 13 years, people still come up to him and want to talk about The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and how a new generation keeps discovering it (and Percy Jackson). He talked about how his celebrity crush will always be Julia Louis-Dreyfus, so much so, he keeps asking Molly Gordon and Geraldine Viswanathan to introduce them. Related: Logan even found time to tease what it was like joining Only Murders in the Building for the show's upcoming fifth season, saying, "It's like a real family there. It was one of the coolest pinch me moments of my career was hanging out with Martin Short and Steve Martin, and Selena [Gomez]." And yes, don't worry, we found time to ask about those Emily Henry fan casts, those grey hair photos that went viral a few years ago, and so much more. Related: Basically, I knew Logan was a sweetheart, but now seeing him with puppies, he's somehow even more wholesome than before. You can check out Logan's full Puppy Interview below: And be sure to check out Logan in Oh, Hi!, which is in theaters now! Related: Also, all of these puppies are available for adoption at Pawsitive Beginnings. Brittany Bravo / BuzzFeed Do you love all things TV and movies? Subscribe to the Screen Time newsletter to get your weekly dose of what to watch next and what everyone is flailing over from someone who watches everything! Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Solve the daily Crossword


Buzz Feed
2 days ago
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- Buzz Feed
Logan Lerman Puppy Interview
It's no secret that Logan Lerman has been everyone's crush forever. He's even earned the title of "white boy of the century" from everyone on the internet. So, you asked. You begged. And now it's finally happened. Logan swung by BuzzFeed to do our Puppy Interview, and it was the most wholesome thing ever. To celebrate his new movie Oh, Hi!, we asked Logan all of our burning questions about the film, like working with Molly Gordon, as well as stuff about his previous work, like The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Percy Jackson, and more. Plus, we even found time to just get to know him a little better. Oh, Hi! follows Iris (Gordon) and Isaac (Lerman), who embark on a romantic weekend road trip. However, shortly after arriving, Isaac mentions that he's not really looking for a relationship. Long story short, rather than lose what they have, Iris decides the best solution is to try to convince him they are meant for each keeping him tied to a Logan also revealed how much he loves that even after 13 years, people still come up to him and want to talk about The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and how a new generation keeps discovering it (and Percy Jackson). He talked about how his celebrity crush will always be Julia Louis-Dreyfus, so much so, he keeps asking Molly Gordon and Geraldine Viswanathan to introduce them. Logan even found time to tease what it was like joining Only Murders in the Building for the show's upcoming fifth season, saying, "It's like a real family there. It was one of the coolest pinch me moments of my career was hanging out with Martin Short and Steve Martin, and Selena [Gomez]." And yes, don't worry, we found time to ask about those Emily Henry fan casts, those grey hair photos that went viral a few years ago, and so much more. Basically, I knew Logan was a sweetheart, but now seeing him with puppies, he's somehow even more wholesome than before. You can check out Logan's full Puppy Interview below: And be sure to check out Logan in Oh, Hi!, which is in theaters now! Also, all of these puppies are available for adoption at Pawsitive Beginnings. Do you love all things TV and movies? Subscribe to the Screen Time newsletter to get your weekly dose of what to watch next and what everyone is flailing over from someone who watches everything!
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Are 'The Bear' Costars Jeremy Allen White and Molly Gordon Dating? All About the Actress and Their Rumored Romance
Jeremy Allen White supported Molly Gordon at a screening of her new film 'Oh, Hi!' in July 2025 Jeremy Allen White and Molly Gordon's rumored romance appears to be heating up. On July 22, White supported Gordon at a New York City screening of her new movie, Oh, Hi!. Throughout the evening, the two were spotted grabbing each other's hands several times. Rumors of their romance first began in September 2024, when The Bear costars were spotted kissing. While speaking to Vanity Fair in June 2025, Gordon was asked about the viral photos. She avoided talking directly about her rumored relationship with White, simply saying, "With the internet, I just think — I even see it in myself as a fan of things — we're just a more judgmental society.' White was previously linked to singer Rosalía. They were last seen together in July 2024, when the singer joined White at a Mr. Beef pop-up event in Los Angeles. Previously, the actor was married to his estranged wife, Addison Timlin, for three years before she filed for divorce in May 2023. Together, they share two daughters: Ezer and Dolores. So, is Jeremy Allen White dating Molly Gordon? Here's everything to know about the actress and her rumored relationship with her costar. Her parents are directors Gordon was born on Dec. 6, 1994, and grew up in L.A. Her parents, Bryan Gordon and Jessie Nelson, are both Hollywood directors. Nelson is also a writer and has worked on scripts for I Am Sam and Because I Said So, as well as the Broadway adaptation of the musical Waitress, while Bryan has directed episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Growing up surrounded by the arts, Gordon has often said that she never considered a career in anything else. 'I've always been like a little, annoying Shirley Temple — always moving and dancing around and wanting to make up stories," she told Vogue in September 2023. "And I think because I'm an only child, my parents would bring me to dinner parties and I would always have a seat at the table.' Gordon grew up with Beanie Feldstein Growing up, Gordon was best friends with Beanie Feldstein, her future Booksmart costar. Her, Feldstein, Ben Platt and eventually Platt's husband, actor Noah Galvin, formed their own unofficial Jewish-theater-kid group, as she told Vulture in March 2021. When they were teenagers, Gordon, Feldstein and Platt had a different group they called Theater Geeks of America and would perform for retirement communities. As they got older, their performances turned more professional as they collaborated on short films and web series together, adding Galvin into the mix. She got her big break in Booksmart After graduating high school, the Shiva Baby actress moved to attend New York University but dropped out after two weeks, instead choosing to take classes and waitress while she got her footing in the industry. Gordon landed her first big role on TNT's Animal Kingdom after nearly a year of auditioning and quickly followed that in 2018's Life of the Party, playing Melissa McCarthy's daughter. However, her big break came in 2019 when she worked on two big-budget films: Booksmart and Good Boys. In the former, she plays the high-achieving, sexually-confident Triple A — a role she felt she had nothing in common with. But Feldstein, who leads the movie, encouraged her to audition. 'The girls that they cast in those kinds of parts, I don't look like at all. So I was like, 'This doesn't make any sense, but I want to be in this, in any shape or form,' ' Gordon told Vulture. 'I think that's probably what ended up being good about it — she's not played by a model who's like, 'I'm the hot girl.' It's played by me, with my saggy breasts.' She met White when she joined season 2 of The Bear After working with The Bear co-showrunner Chris Storer on Ramy, Gordon told the director that she desperately wanted to work with him again. Despite his assurance that they would, the actress had her doubts. "People always say that, and they never actually call you," she told Harper's Bazaar in July 2023. However, her moment came when Storer approached her for the role of Claire, Carmy's longtime childhood friend, whom he suddenly sees in a new light when she takes an interest in dating him. "I texted him how incredible the show was, and I said I would die to be a part of it," Gordon told the outlet. "I would play a napkin, I would play a cup, whatever. And he, I guess, had thought of me for this role." After Storer reached out, Gordon said she was thrilled to be a part of the show — and to play opposite White. "I didn't even know what the character was or like anything about it, so learning that I was going to work opposite Jeremy was like, Jesus Christ," she said. She's called White a "genuine, good" person As much as White has lauded her performance, Gordon has also been vocal about her own appreciation of White as a costar and as a person. When she joined the set, Gordon already had a close relationship with Ayo Edebiri, who plays Carmy's co-owner Sydney, but she was intimidated at first to work with the Emmy-winning actor. "Jeremy is such an open and such a kind and curious actor, he brought me into the fold in such a great way because I was definitely nervous to be a part of something that already had this crew," she shared in a June 2024 interview with Awards Radar. Above his commitment to his character, she added, he is also a "good person." "He's such a genuinely good person," she said. "He's an actor that asks questions, which is unheard of. I think we are kind of opposites, in this way, and it was an opposites attract moment." They were spotted kissing in September 2024 Ten days after White took home the award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on The Bear at the 2024 Emmy Awards, he was seen kissing Gordon during an outing in L.A. The costars had their arms wrapped around each other. While some fans initially speculated that the two were shooting a scene for The Bear, TMZ reported that no cameras were filming during their outing. A source told PEOPLE shortly after the spotting that the two had been exploring their romance for a few weeks. "There were set rumors early on that they had intense chemistry even when not filming," the insider said. "They didn't start hanging out romantically until a few weeks ago, though." They added, "She spends time at his house. They go on lunch dates and seem to have a great time. They're affectionate, often in deep conversations, and seem curious to get to know each other better." The source also shared that though Gordon primarily resides in N.Y.C., she has been "spending a lot of time in L.A.," where White lives when he's "not working," since his two daughters live there. Just weeks later, White and Gordon were spotted out together again in N.Y.C. They were photographed at restaurant Via Carota on Oct. 25, 2024, both dressed casually for the evening. White supported Gordon at the screening of her film Oh, Hi! in July 2025 On July 22, White joined Gordon at a screening of her latest film, Oh, Hi!, in N.Y.C. Gordon's parents, whom White seemed familiar with, were also in attendance. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Breaking Down the Unconventional Rom-Com Ending of Oh, Hi!
Molly Gordon as Iris, Logan Lerman as Isaac in Oh, Hi! Credit - Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics Oh, Hi! It's a not-so-typical love story. Boy meets girl, they go on a romantic getaway together, and have sex. But after sleeping together, Isaac (Logan Lerman) reveals to Iris (Molly Gordon) that he has no interest in pursuing a serious relationship. When Isaac tells Iris this, he's still restrained by his hands and feet (they decided to use some handcuffs they found in the closet of their holiday home). Instead of uncuffing him and ending their relationship, Iris decides to keep him tied up, choosing to turn the weekend into a last-ditch effort to make Isaac love her. In this sense, Oh, Hi! feels like a riff on Misery. But while most films would be quick to condemn Iris for her decision, Sophie Brooks' film isn't interested in having a villain, nor is it in casting judgment on its characters. This is a different kind of romantic comedy, clearly, but it's also a thoughtful interrogation on the idea of being 'crazy,' a word often hurled as an accusation towards women. Of course, Iris is wrong to leave Isaac restrained, but Isaac manipulated her by taking her on a romantic getaway and acting like a madly in love couple, only to suddenly retract and say he's not interested in anything serious. You might say it's enough to make someone go…crazy. Oh, Hi! is a romantic comedy about contemporary dating, but also the way expectations impact our decision-making. 'Expectation and want are the makeup of every story,' says Brooks, who co-wrote and directed Oh, Hi! 'Expectations are inherent to conflict, and inherent to relationships.' Having Isaac and Iris be misaligned in their expectations reflects modern dating. We've gotten into a system where having wants and needs can be considered too much, and everyone should play it cool and act like they don't care.' When working on the movie, her second feature, Brooks was inspired by Joachim Trier's 2021 film The Worst Person in the World to write a rom-com that had a twist of darkness, that stuck to the genre's conventions while making something authentic about the perils of modern dating. 'I really wanted to have this female character who was unashamed of her desire for a relationship. Often in film and our culture, a man wanting love is considered romantic, and a woman wanting love is considered desperate or embarrassing. I think that's really unfair,' says Brooks. 'I'm leaning into the trope of the crazy woman, so she goes too far, and the moral is that you should never convince someone to be with you. But having expectations of someone you're wanting to date feels like a very normal thing to want.' Trying to find a way to get out of accidentally kidnapping Isaac, Iris recruits her best friend, Max (Geraldine Viswanathan), who brings along her boyfriend, Kenny (John Reynolds). Max has a surprising solution: a Wiccan spell to clear his memory. Brooks took inspiration from her lifelong love of witches. 'For a long time in elementary school, I was convinced I was a witch and would develop powers during puberty, and I was devastated when that didn't happen,' says Brooks. Max and Iris gather the ingredients and create a soup for Isaac to drink, but since he's extremely untrusting of Iris, they have Kenny (John Reynolds), Max's boyfriend, give it to him instead. For the potion to work, Iris has to bless it by chanting over an outside fire in the nude. Max stands by her, also naked, and they sway back and forth and chant together. She does it in 'solidarity.' It's not just a sweet moment, but a pointed exploration of women being friends in cinema. 'Female friendship in movies can so often have a tinge of competitiveness or be the source of drama. There are so many frenemies,' says Brooks. 'To have this female friendship that is pure and supportive, and having Max be ride or die for Iris, felt really honest to me. It's what my relationship is like with my friends.' That night, Isaac has a bizarre dream. In it, he's on a date with Iris at a bar, where they have an open and vulnerable conversation, and a gateway into understanding more of who Isaac is, and his hesitations on being in a relationship. Later in the dream, he finds himself at the house they're vacationing in, and heads outside to see Iris singing 'Islands in the Stream'—a callback to the opening scene where they're singing it together. Things are going well, and they dance in each other's arms, but suddenly Iris says, 'I hate you,' and Isaac wakes up. 'They really were falling for each other,' says Brooks. 'Unfortunately, just because two people like each other doesn't mean they're gonna figure it out or make it work.' When they're dancing in the dream sequence, it's enough to make you think that if circumstances were different, these two may have had a real chance at romance. 'There are so many miscommunications in the movie, and they're never on the same page, but in this dream sequence, they're completely aligned. It felt like an opportunity to see into Isaac's psyche and show that he does like her, and perhaps love her, but something is limiting him.' When Isaac awakes, he puts into action his escape plan. He's still handcuffed to the bed, but he plays it cool, acting like he has no memory of the events. Iris buys it, and uncuffs him. It speaks to her blind optimism and utter belief in the power of love that she could pull off a magical spell to rid Isaac of his memory, potentially even allowing them to start over. Heading downstairs, Isaac suggests making pancakes, but the flour is in the car. Iris has a flash of concern on her face, but that dissipates almost instantly, and she gives Isaac the keys. She celebrates with Kenny and Max, but it's short-lived—Isaac races off in the car. It turns out that because of an open window, Isaac heard their plan to erase his memory. Terrified that he'll go to the police, Kenny and Max want to pursue him, but Iris believes she's doomed and ready to take responsibility, and she goes back to bed. 'I wanted Iris to have that initial hope. Of course, she's going to doubt the spell worked, but her nature is hopeful, and she likes this guy, so she believes it. She wants to believe that maybe there's a path forward for them still," says Brooks. "And part of that is sad, but sometimes that's what life is. Sometimes it's sad to want something for you that isn't quite right, or even good for you." Iris is woken by a call from the police—her car, the one Isaac stole to escape, was found in a crash with nobody inside. Panicked, Iris heads into the forest to try and find Isaac, eventually discovering him wounded, lying against a fallen tree. You may expect the pair to fight, but instead they have a vulnerable conversation and apologize for the mistakes they've both made. 'I just wish you were honest,' Iris tells him, before sincerely apologizing for what she's done. 'I think by the time Isaac's left and she's able to settle and get some sleep, she's able to take a moment. She's like 'Whoa, I'm not sure how I got here', and she does apologize for her actions, which I thought was really important,' says Brooks. 'I didn't want the movie to end with her thinking she'd done the right thing. She knows she's gotten out of hand and she's embarrassed. But I hope what's nice for the audience is that Isaac learns he didn't handle himself correctly. If he had been honest, they wouldn't be in this situation. When Iris says she wishes he were honest, there's a real truth there. It's an acknowledgement that yes, she did something completely unhinged, and also he got her there.' At the end of the film, Isaac is carted away in an ambulance, and he and Iris have officially, permanently broken up. Iris leaves him with a fond goodbye that references her love of Casablanca: 'We'll always have O high,' she says. It's a callback to a conversation they had in the first scene, where Iris jokes to Isaac about a broken sign that read 'O High Falls' instead of 'High Falls.' But it's all completely lost on Isaac, reaffirming that these two were never truly on the same page. 'It's an example of, 'Oh boy. I was chasing this man, and he is not at all ready for a relationship,' Brooks says. The final shot is a close-up of Iris, who is processing a myriad of emotions before settling on a smile. It's a combination of relief, sadness, and hope. 'There's relief that she's gotten out of this weekend, and he seems not to be going to the cops. Sadness that this connection she felt is over and isn't going anywhere. But there's also a slight smile and light to her eyes, and I think she knows she's going to be okay,' says Brooks. As for whether or not Isaac calls the cops, Brooks has an answer for that, too: 'He's happy this chapter is over, and he doesn't want a legal battle. When he's honest with himself, he can see how they got mixed up in this miscommunication. He does take personal responsibility for how he ended up in that spot. Maybe the spell worked a little, and the part that worked is that he isn't gonna go to the cops.' Contact us at letters@