by Benjamin Leonard, Managing Zine Editor, Best Boy
Some films that are so rich with characters and themes that annual or biannual viewings consistently bring new thoughts and parallels to current situations.
Directed by Jeffrey McHale
Featuring Peaches Christ, Haley Mlotek, Adam Nayman, David Schmader and April Kidwell
Running time: 1 hour and 32 minutes
by Benjamin Leonard, Best Boy
You may have seen our article last week, where Nikk Nelson, The Old Sport and I discussed watching the Paul Verhoeven film Showgirls. It was Nikk’s first time, Rosalie’s seen it a few and I’ve watched it MANY times. So we all have our own relationship with it. Funnily enough, that’s exactly what Jeffrey McHale’s documentary You Don’t Nomi is about.
Read Moreby Benjamin Leonard, Best Boy, Nikk Nelson and Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport
With You Don't Nomi (a documentary discussing Showgirls and its impact on the world) about to be released, there is no better time than now to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with Showgirls. MJ’s Best Boy introduced Old Sport to Showgirls a few years back and it seemed only fitting to continue this tradition with fellow MJers. Late one Saturday night, Nikk Nelson’s world was rocked when he agreed to watch the flick with Best Boy and Old Sport. Fortunately for you, our dear MJ readers we documented our experience to share with you our thoughts of varying perspectives on the notorious (yet acclaimed in our opinion) Paul Verhoeven (master)piece in this special article we have deemed… SHOWGIRLS SHAKEDOWN.
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