Where were you when you first saw the most expensive NC-17 Film ever made?

Have you seen it since?

What is your relationship with this iconic box office disaster?

In this Bite-Sized Episode we examine SHOWGIRLS and celebrate Elizabeth Berkley’s strength despite it’s devastating reception. Even The Academy has come around to acknowledge this film’s place in our pop culture history. Enjoy this look back into the film that is a delicious disaster and let me know about your experience with SHOWGIRLS.

0:00 Hi!

0:53 Hair, Makeup and Costumes of SHOWGIRLS

3:19 The push and pull of Showgirls

4:06 The Backlash 5:45 Gina Ravera and her negative personal experience on set

7:16 Tropes and Colorism in SHOWGIRLS

9:52 Justice for SHOWGIRLS- how the film found success through Camp and triumphed on Home Video

Also: See below for a link to the documentary YOU DON’T NOMI for more!

Watch SHOWGIRLS

Watch the documentary YOU DON’T NOMI

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