Everybody remain calm because a Schitt’s Creek movie could literally (said in Moira accent) be happening. And we love that journey for them.
In an interview with Jeremy Parsons and Janine Rubenstein for the People, EW and TNT’s SAG Awards pre-show, Sarah Levy, who played Café Tropical owner Twyla, said she’d be “here” for a movie.
“I keep hearing about a movie!” Levy said. “This remains to be seen, but I’m here for it if that’s the case.”
The actress starred in the popular sensation alongside brother and father Dan and Eugene Levy, who co-created the series. The show was nominated for five SAG Awards last night for its final season, and took home the award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series, as well as Female Actor in Comedy Series for Catherine O’Hara’s role, Moira Rose.
Sarah told Parsons and Rubenstein that the family has had many conversations about the show around the dinner table over the years.
“It’s just been an ongoing conversation for close to a decade at this point, and so the success of it hasn’t changed the conversations,” she said. “It was really just the quality of the show that was the most important part, and everything else was just the cherry on top.”
The show premiered in 2015 on Canadian network CBC and followed an affluent family’s fall from wealth when they’re forced to move to their only piece of property left: a small town in the middle of nowhere calledSchitt’s Creek, where they meet and grow close to the locals who live there played by Emily Hampshire, Chris Elliot, Noah Reid, Dustin Milligan and more.
Years after the show’s premiere it garnered much attention and praise and has become a huge global sensation. Last year, they even swept the Emmys, taking home a whopping nine awards for their final season.
What a, er, happy ending a movie would be for the Rose family and their friends. So here’s to hoping we see all the beloved characters on the big screen because it would be “simply the best.”
By Tessa Petak for InStyle
Source: ‘Schitt’s Creek’s’ Sarah Levy Said She Would Be Here For a Movie | InStyle
As we near the end of the year and look back on the last 12 months in film, it becomes clear that calling 2020 a weird time for movies is something of an understatement. Theaters have been closed in parts of the country for most of the year, leading to a resurgence of drive-in movies and sending major studio releases to streaming services. No matter how you managed to watch them, there have been some real standout films this year—and, of course, some total turkeys. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of the 10 worst movies of 2020.
So here are the 10 worst of the worst movies of 2020. Seen them?
Boredom hits everyone at different times, but it’s been especially prevalent during the isolating coronavirus pandemic. And while everyone knows a good trip outside can bring about a more positive mood and cure some of those listless feelings, it’s not always easy to do that, especially when you’re staying socially distant. Fortunately, new research concluded that you can get back in touch with nature without ever having to leave your house. In fact, a recent study has found that watching nature TV shows can actually cure boredom.
“Our results show that simply watching nature on TV can help to lift people’s mood and combat boredom,” Nicky Yeo, BSc, the lead researcher and a PhD student at the University of Exeter, said in a press statement. “With people around the world facing limited access to outdoor environments because of COVID-19 quarantines, this study suggests that nature programs might offer an accessible way for populations to benefit from a ‘dose’ of digital nature.”
However, as the study shows, you don’t necessarily need to actually be in nature to feel these effects.
“The real experience of being immersed in nature strongly implicates neural connections and positive alterations in mood. When this is not available, virtual nature is able to tap into these processes through analogous visual experiences and memories,” she explains. “Therefore, virtual nature mimics the effects of immersion in physical nature.”
And while the researchers specifically showed scenes from the Blue Planet II series produced by BBC Natural History, the study concludes that any nature program could likely bring about the same results.
Keep reading for some nature series you can stream now, and for more ways TV can help you.
1. Our Planet
Our Planet on Netflix takes viewers to 50 countries, showing the various ecosystems across Earth.
2. The Crocodile Hunter
Who can pass up watching Steve Irwin doing what he did best? This beloved nature show has five seasons streaming on Hulu.
3. Night on Earth
This fascinating new series uses advanced technology to capture animals’ lives at night, and is streaming on Netflix.
4. Gathering Storm
You can catch Gathering Storm on Disney+. The show takes a look at some of the planet’s fiercest storms through the experience of those who work at sea.
5. 72 Dangerous Animals
This Netflix series may not be as calming as some of the others, but if you’re looking for a more exciting glimpse of nature, this is it. The show looks at dangerous creatures and how they stack up against other predators.
6. Life Below Zero
This Disney+ show goes behind the scenes of those living deep in Alaska as they fight the freeze and brave the wild, with temperatures venturing far below zero.
7. Drain the Oceans
If you like learning about shipwrecks and what lies way down deep, Drain the Oceans is streaming on Disney+. This show exposes sunken cities, shipwrecks, and other wonders below the ocean water.
If Dexter ‘s original series finale didn’t quite cut it for you, the newly announced revival hopes to make things right.
Showtime’s serial killer drama wrapped its eight-season run seven years ago by — SPOILERS ALERT, AND I AM NOT KIDDING — killing off this main character and then sending Michael C. Hall’s titular vigilante into fake death-imposed exile in the middle of nowhere. AKA the infamous Lumberjack Ending.
But with the 10-episode revival picking up in real time, so many years later, “We basically do get to start from scratch,” returning showrunner Clyde Phillips told the Oct. 16 episode of THR’s always entertaining TV’s Top 5 podcast.
“We want this to not be Dexter Season 9,” he continued. “Ten years, or however many years, have passed by the time this will air, and the show will reflect that time passage. So far as the ending of the show, this will have no resemblance to how the original finale was. It’s a great opportunity to write a second finale.”
Given the lukewarm reaction to the September 2013 series finale, from both viewers and even series lead Hall himself, “This is an opportunity to make that right,” Phillips said. “But that’s not why we’re doing it.”
As for righting/retconning any specific perceived wrongs, “We’re not undoing anything,” Phillips maintained. “We’re not going to betray the audience and say, ‘Whoops, that was all a dream.’ What happened in the first eight years happened in the first eight years.”
Michael C. Hall, sharing his own take on the original series finale, told The Daily Beast in 2014, “Liked it? I don’t think I even watched it,” adding: “I thought it was narratively satisfying — but it was not so savory…. Just inherently because of how long we’d done it, because of the storytelling capital we’d spent, because our writers may have been gassed… Maybe some people wanted a more satisfying-maybe they wanted a happy ending for him, either a happy ending or a more definitive sense of closure.”
As any self-respecting royal watcher knows, there will only ever be one Princess Diana. But that hasn’t stopped Hollywood from cranking out various big and small screen productions (and even one musical) based on the all-too-short life of the People’s Princess. While the real Diana had star quality to spare, those actresses who have undertaken the role have done so with varying degrees of success. But as we prepare to see another star step into the princess’s impossible-to-fill shoes—Elizabeth Debicki will play Princess Diana on The Crown.
The Australian actress, 29, is considered a rising star after a breakout performance in Steve McQueen’s “Widows.” She also stars in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming thriller “Tenet.” Her credits include “The Great Gatsby,” “The Burnt Orange Heresy” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.”
The “Hamilton” movie is now available to stream on Disney Plus.
Fans who loved the highly acclaimed show can stream plenty of other theatrical works at home, including “Jersey Boys” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
“Hamilton” enthusiasts may particularly enjoy other musicals set in New York City, like “West Side Story,” or performances that star Lin-Manuel Miranda, such as “Mary Poppins Returns.”
Here’s what musicals to enjoy at home after watching “Hamilton.”
“West Side Story” is a must-see American musical.
The tragic and romantic story adapts “Romeo and Juliet” into a modern love story. Similar to the Shakespeare classic, it follows two rival families — or in the case of the musical, gangs — and the conflict comes to a head with a forbidden love interest. The dramatic production intertwines drama and iconic musical numbers and earned the 1961 movie 10 Academy Awards.
“Mary Poppins Returns” is a family friendly musical that also stars Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The lovable and magical character that is Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family in this 2018 spin on the classic musical. Fans of Lin-Manuel Miranda will be thrilled to know that the “Hamilton” mastermind also plays a central role in the “Mary Poppins” revival, which includes incredible dancing and singing that people of all ages will enjoy.
“Newsies: The Broadway Musical” is set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century.
“Newsies” is a Disney musical based on the Newsboys’ Strike of 1899 that follows character Jack Kelly, a newsboy who has aspirations to escape the city and become an artist. When publishing leaders raise costs at the expense of the newsies, Kelly and the newsies band together to push for labor rights.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is a lively musical-comedy.
Inspired by the biblical story of Joseph, the Andrew Lloyd Weber production — which was made into a movie starring Donny Osmond in 2000 — is full of life and color, and there’s no shortage of catchy songs. The musical not only intertwines biblical themes with humor, but it encourages audiences to believe in the beauty of their dreams.
The Broadway rendition of “Peter Pan” combines fairytale and musical.
The story about the boy who never wanted to grow up has been recreated in many forms over the years, from cartoon versions to live-action productions. But there’s something magical about the Broadway version of “Peter Pan,” a nostalgic show that all audiences can enjoy.
The film adaptation of “Jersey Boys” tells the story of Franki Vallie and the Four Seasons.
The musical biography gives audiences a look at the evolution of the Four Seasons, especially focusing on lead singer Frankie Valli. The story starts in early 1950s New Jersey and takes readers through the off-stage moments that defined the band, from their music to their personal lives.
The 1999 version of “Annie” is a classic that’s great for all ages.
The beloved musical follows young Annie from her New York City orphanage to the welcoming arms of Oliver Warbucks. Featuring iconic musical numbers like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” the 1999 movie version of the award-winning show is a delightful way to bring the theater home.
“The Sound of Music” is a timeless feel-good musical.
The movie that was inspired by the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is an award-winning classic and feel-good hit that embodies that idea that humor and music and make everything better. As a bonus, the movie includes an intermission, so the three-hour musical is a bit more digestible.
“Kinky Boots” is an entertaining and uplifting story with music by Cyndi Lauper.
The vibrant musical follows Charlie Price, who inherited his father’s shoe factory and needs to find new business opportunities to avoid bankruptcy. Price meets Lola, an entertainer who needs a pair of high-quality, fabulous heeled boots, and the two form an unlikely but meaningful friendship that makes for a memorable story.
“Rock of Ages” is a fun watch for fans of ’80s music.
The modern musical “Rock of Ages” was adapted for the big screen in 2012 and is essentially a 1980s-time capsule. Featuring songs from rock icons like Bon Jovi and Def Leppard, and plenty of other one-hit wonders of the ’80s, the musical follows aspiring rockstars who move to Hollywood in hopes of making it big.
One of the biggest criticisms of the third season of The Crown is simply that there wasn’t enough Princess Anne. Writer and showrunner Peter Morgan notably skipped over a few Anne-focused moments in history, which range from her wedding to the time she was almost kidnapped at gunpoint and fended off the assailant, in favor of episodes that centered the emotions of the men in the royal family.
Add in Erin Doherty’s sparkling performance as the Queen’s quick-witted daughter, and it’s not hard to understand why people were frustrated by her lack of screen time.
That criticism has reached Morgan’s ears. During a virtual roundtable with Deadline ahead of Emmy nomination voting, Morgan shared that “So many people came afterwards and said ‘You will be putting more Erin in season 4 won’t you?'”
“It was because I think because Anne is [an] often overlooked member of the family and a neglected, an unknown member of the family, and the minute Erin’s interpretation of her—which goes far beyond what was written down in terms of what she brings to it—everybody has fallen in love with her,” he explained, noting that the show has also boosted the popularity of the real life Princess Anne.
“I read somewhere that Princess Anne’s personal popularity, the searches for her on Wikipedia, has sort of gone through the roof. She’s now by some margin the most popular royal, and I would say that something about Erin’s extraordinary talent has a lot to do with that.”
Morgan certainly praised Doherty’s performance, calling it a “standout piece of acting,” but he stopped short of confirming that fans would see more of her in season four. We’re keeping our fingers crossed.
Filming on The Crown‘s next chapter wrapped right as the COVID-19 outbreak hit Europe. New episodes are expected to premiere later this year.
At the heart of a nearly vacant Las Vegas Strip, Caesar’s iconic palace stands empty.
It’s been the worst experience of Tony Rodio’s 40-year casino career. Now, the CEO of Caesars Entertainment is undertaking the Herculean task of safely reopening the 85-acre resort in the era of Covid-19, he told CNN.
“People want to get back to normal again. It’s just going to be a process getting there,” Rodio said.
The initiative at Caesars Palace is among at least four reopening plans unveiled so far by Las Vegas resort operators itching to serve tourists again while getting employees back to work, even as trade unions demand more transparency and the adoption of their own safety guidelines. Plans by MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts and The Venetian include potentially modifying HVAC systems, suspending buffet service and setting protocols for what to do if a coronavirus test comes back positive.
At Caesars Palace, card tables, dice games and even slot machines are being retooled across the casino floor with social distancing and disinfection in mind, Rodio explained.
“We will be deactivating every other slot machine and removing the stool from the game,” he said, standing at an darkened slot machine at the center of three-machine row. “A customer can’t even stand here and play this game because the game’s not even active, and so we will do that throughout the whole floor.”
At card tables, the number of seats will be reduced from six to three, he said. And say goodbye to the classic casino scene of a crowd cheering a winning streak.
The dice on craps tables will be cleaned after each roll, and the chips will be frequently sanitized, too. For larger surfaces such as slot machines and elevator banks, employees will be equipped with electronic sprayers.
For now, the steps being take a Caesars Palace are among the first in an odyssey towards a new casino culture, one its leaders believe will retain the spirit of Las Vegas.
“I can’t tell you when we’re going to get back to 100% normal, but I’m confident that we’ll get there,” Rodio said. “I think that it will be in 2021 at some point.”
