Making the violent, funny and very queer 'Bottoms'

In a post-"Barbie" moment, suddenly the possibility of success for a female-fronted R-rated comedy seems reawakened, and "Bottoms'" trio of stars is ready for a new normal.
 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Making the violent, funny and very queer 'Bottoms': 'It's radical to get to be ourselves' Click to view images

The subversive teen comedy is the happy product of longtime, ongoing collaborations between filmmaker Emma Seligman and actors Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri.

SHARE   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
ADVERTISEMENT
Commentary: Mugshots from Georgia and the first GOP debate upstage Trump's predictable interview with Carlson Click to view images

Former President Trump chose to skip the first Republican primary debate in favor of an interview with Tucker Carlson, but it failed to overshadow the debate.

SHARE   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
These Black 'Bachelorette' stars found love in each other. They also made TV history Click to view images

"The Bachelorette" stars Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko made history as the show's first monoracial Black couple to get engaged.

SHARE   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
ADVERTISEMENT
Culture Club's Boy George: 'I'm not anti-anyone. I'm not even anti-normal people' Click to view images

'80s icon Boy George performs with Culture Club this weekend at the Bowl, but not before holding forth on transphobia and the secrets to aging gracefully.

SHARE   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
Inside the unsavory, unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson musical with Broadway in its sights Click to view images

The gonzo journalism pioneer could be "pretty despicable." And unlike its bio-musical counterparts, a new SoCal show about the author doesn't shy away from it.

SHARE   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
Everything we know about 'Euphoria,' Season 3: Expect a 'film noir' about a 'corrupt world' Click to view images

Zendaya and "Euphoria" are definitely coming back for Season 3. Here's everything we know, from a tentative release date to the latest casting developments.

SHARE   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
The 2023 VMAs: From nominees to performers, here's what to know Click to view images

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards are just around the corner. Here's all we know about the ceremony so far, from nominees to performers and more.

SHARE   |  Facebook  2-tw.pngREAD MORE
ADVERTISEMENT

Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times
Entertainment newsletter.
Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here.
Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here.
Los Angeles Times
Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times
2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245
1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com

*Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here.

We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here.

You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times.
Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection

FOLLOW US Divider   Facebook   2-tw.png   Instagram   YouTube

Blog Archive