107: Bottoms (2023) "Less Sexual Lust, More Blood Lust"

It’s time for Pride Month and this year we’re putting the spotlight on joyful LGBTQ+ stories, starting with Bottoms (2023). From Shiva Baby creator Emma Seligman with acting duo Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri, this female-led flick is both an ode to and fresh take on the raunchy teen comedy. Thanks to its absurdist tone and neverending visual gags, the story flips the genre on its head by centering queer characters who start a fight club to win over their cheerleader crushes—all while tackling conversations on coming of age and female solidarity. This episode, we’re along for the ride as we discuss our favorite jokes, the standout soundtrack, and all the gloriously chaotic fighting.

Resources

https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/bottoms-review-rachel-sennott-1235550522/

https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/bottoms-emma-seligman-editing-improv-1234902688/

https://people.com/marshawn-lynch-took-role-in-bottoms-for-his-queer-sister-exclusive-7964651

https://mashable.com/article/bottoms-makeup-natalie-christine-johnson

https://clutchpoints.com/entertainment/bottoms-stunt-coordinator-deven-macnair-exclusive-interview

https://filmmakermagazine.com/121937-interview-emma-seligman-bottoms/

https://www.vulture.com/article/bottoms-emma-seligman-rachel-sennott-ayo-edebiri.html