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Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Masterpiece' horror movie with 'best plot twist ever' is streaming on iPlayer
The film has an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and has been described as "impeccably cast and smartly written". A chilling horror movie that's been dubbed a '10/10' must-watch by fans is now streaming at no charge. The film has garnered accolades for featuring the 'best plot twist ever' - and it's hitting BBC iPlayer for free this weekend. Bodies, Bodies, Bodies boasts an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and has earned glowing reviews for being "impeccably cast and smartly written", as well as "an uncommonly well-done whodunit". The plot centres around: "When a group of rich 20-somethings plan a hurricane party at a remote family mansion, a party game goes awry in this fresh and funny look at backstabbing, fake friends, and one party gone very, very wrong." With a young and talented cast, the film features stars like Amandla Stenberg from The Hate U Give, Rachel Sennott from Shiva Baby, and the comedian Pete Davidson. Horror enthusiasts believe this film is grossly underrated, with many voices on Rotten Tomatoes comments section singing its praises, reports Surrey Live. One fan remarked: "What initially seemed like a typical teen horror flick turns out to be a fun and surprisingly well-crafted film." Another added their voice stating: "Bodies Bodies Bodies is a sharp, satirical take on Gen Z culture wrapped in a murder mystery. "The dialogue is witty and self-aware, capturing the internet-fueled language of the TikTok generation. It's not your typical slasher flick; it's more of a psychological whodunit with a cheeky twist." Several viewers found themselves entirely gripped by the "insane" twist of the tale, with one confessing: "Best plot twist ever. Be prepared to be amazed." One viewer enthused: "A well done fun guilty pleasure murder mystery film with sure some cheesy lines but some good acting and scenes that hooks you in with twists and a wow of an ending." Another fan raved: "Another A24 masterpiece, insane plot twist, hilarious, it just has it all." However, some viewers were left unimpressed, with one dismissing it as "pure dribble" and another criticising: "Highly annoying, unlikeable characters. I regret watching this." In contrast, professional critics were largely full of praise, with The Times' Edward Porter noting: "In general the film crackles with life. It has a caustic script, a stormy atmosphere and a talented cast." The Independent's Clarisse Loughrey observed: "It's peak nihilistic entertainment, watching these souls try, in vain, to keep their fragile reputations intact while they're drenched head to toe in blood." Empire Magazine's Ella Kemp concluded: "Tense when it needs to be and awfully good fun throughout. Stupidity reigns supreme for these rich kids, but the filmmakers are smart enough to make Bodies Bodies Bodies stick the landing." The Financial Times' Danny Leigh also commented: "The title could hint at either sex or death, and both end up with roles to play in a movie carefully stuffed with rising stars du jour." Bodies Bodies Bodies is streaming tonight at 11.30pm on BBC One and will be available on BBC iPlayer after broadcast.
Hamilton Spectator
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Netflix orders new comedy series from Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott
Dan Levy is set to join a new TV family. Netflix has ordered a still-untitled sibling crime comedy from the Toronto actor and writer-director. The streaming giant announced the project during its 2025 upfront presentation on Wednesday. Levy co-created the series with 'Shiva Baby' actress Rachel Sennott, and will also star in it alongside Taylor Ortega and Laurie Metcalf. The logline for the series reads, 'Two deeply incapable siblings are blackmailed into the world of organized crime.' 'I'm so excited to be bringing this truly chaotic family story to life with Netflix. Thrilled with the team we're building both behind the scenes and in front of the camera,' Levy said in a statement. 'Taylor Ortega is going to become a household name and it's been my life's mission to get to call Laurie Metcalf 'mother.' Looking forward to getting to share this with everyone.' This will be the first scripted series Levy has created since his Emmy-winning comedy 'Schitt's Creek,' which ran from 2015 to 2020. The new series continues Levy's deal with Netflix via his Not a Real Production Company banner that saw the release of his directorial debut, 2023 dramedy 'Good Grief.' Levy has kept busy in the last five years, hosting the 76th Emmy Awards with his father Eugene Levy and appearing in shows including Netflix's 'Sex Education' and HBO's 'The Idol.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 14, 2025.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TIFF Next Wave Film Festival: Emma Seligman, 'Bottoms' and 'Shiva Baby' filmmaker, among special guests
The 14th edition of the TIFF Next Wave Film Festival kicks off next month (April 10-13), with some notable alumni returning as special guests. Notably, filmmaker Emma Seligman will screen her films Shiva Baby and Bottoms, followed by a Q&A, on April 13. Additionally, I Like Movies writer-director Chandler Levack will host a screening of Fast Times at Ridgemont High on April 10. And drag performer Miss Moço will host a quote-along screening of Josie and the Pussycats. But the stars of the event are the 10 films that have been selected to be part of the festival, made by young filmmakers between the ages of 14 and 24. The themes of the films include, "coming-of-age, exploring new friendships, finding your place in the world, and self-expression through creativity and art." Films are selected by the TIFF Next Wave Committee, which is made up of 12 teen film lovers and creators ranging in ages from 15 to 18, from across the Greater Toronto Area. "TIFF's Next Wave Film Festival reflects our mission to empower young creators and cultivate an exciting relationship with cinema for Toronto's youth that we hope will last a lifetime," a statement from Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer at TIFF, reads. "This is absolutely one of our favourite events of the year as we welcome both new and now-established directors who were themselves a part of this Festival not too long ago, including Emma Seligman. Emma's journey is a testament to how TIFF has nurtured young creators, and the impact of our commitment to discovering new talent and launching the next generation of original storytellers." Brides, dir. Nadia Fall, United Kingdom, 2025 - Canadian Premiere The Dog Thief (El ladrón de perros), dir. Vinko Tomičić Salinas, Bolivia/Chile/Mexico/France/Ecuador, 2024 - Toronto Premiere Manas, dir. Marianna Brennand, Brazil/Portugal, 2024 - Canadian Premiere Pools, dir. Sam Hayes, USA, 2024 - North American Premiere Queens of Drama (Les reines du drame), dir. Alexis Langlois, France/Belgium, 2024 - Toronto Premiere Rape Play, dir. Gabriella Mykal, USA, 2023 - International Premiere Seaside Serendipity (海辺へ行く道), dir. Satoko Yokohama, Japan, 2025 - North American Premiere The Virgin of the Quarry Lake (La Virgen de la Tosquera), dir. Laura Casabe, Argentina/Spain/Mexico, 2025 - Canadian Premiere We Were Dangerous, dir. Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, New Zealand, 2024 - Toronto Premiere Where the Wind Comes From, dir. Amel Guellaty, Tunisia/France/Qatar, 2025 - Canadian Premiere Opening Night: Battle of the Scores & After Party — April 11 Battle of the Scores, co-presented by Insomniac Film Festival, involves four up-and-coming bands being challenged to score two silent short films, and the audience then picks the winner. Loved It: Chandler Levack on Fast Times at Ridgemont High (April 10 at 7:30 pm) Quote-along screening of Josie and the Pussycats (April 12 at 8:00 pm) hosted by drag performer Miss Moço Double-bill screening of Emma Seligman's Shiva Baby and Bottoms with Q&A (starting at 6:30pm on April 12) First-feature director Sam Hayes and producer Jack Heston present the North American Premiere of their film Pools followed by a Q&A Gabriella Mykal will present her debut film Rape Play The Young Creators Co-Lab is a space for young and emerging artists in Toronto to connect with their peers and industry professionals. This year's lab sessions include a new to the festival Focus on Actors panel, with actors sharing advice on "how to navigate the industry and hone your craft as a young actor." There will also be the interactive Let's Get Weird! panel with seven members of the New Toronto Bizarre film movement about building community, DIY filmmaking techniques, and "keeping cinema weird." Francisca Duran and Derek Jenkins will have a panel on the history of expanded cinema and the process of creating moving-image art. In Coming-of-age Confrontations, directors Chandler Levack, Emma Seligman and Sam Hayes will revisit "the scenes that defined their characters' turning points," breaking down their approaches to "accurately and empathetically" representing experiences of being young and "navigating the world on your own terms." Celebrating boundary-pushing work by emerging filmmakers, the Young Creators Showcase focuses on themes of "connection, identity, and finding community," a shorts programme created for youth, by youth.
