Showgirls (VIRTUAL DISCUSSION GROUP)
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*THIS IS NOT A WATCH PARTY*
ALSO, HEADS UP/CONTENT WARNING: Along with frequent depictions of nudity and misogyny that some may find discomforting and/or offensive, this movie contains a scene of sexual violence that some may find disturbing. If you do not wish to see that scene, you can skip the timestamp of 1:50:00-1:52:00.
Once again, folks, we have another film that was heavily panned upon release but has seen positive re-evaluations due to its status as a cult classic.
Showgirls is a 1995 drama about a young woman who wishes to have a successful career as a... um... well... showgirl.
I probably wouldn't have an event for this movie had it not been for its modern reappraisals, so let's discuss whether Showgirls was truly a misunderstood piece of insightful commentary on gender, sex work, and the American Dream.
Title: Showgirls (1995)
Director: Paul Verhoeven
Starring: Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan, Brown Rice & Vegetables
Streaming/Where to Watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/showgirls
Expectations: Ideally, you've already seen the film and want to have a respectful discussion about it with other people who've also already seen it. You can still join if you haven't seen it, though.