Comments on: Reel Reviews - Showgirls

By: Baron

Baron — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 04:40:28 +0000

A must read for film lovers is Hollywood Animal : A Memoir by Joe Eszterhas. You can read all the dirt behind the scenes Showgirls, Flashdance, Jagged Edge, Basic Instinct and other films he was a screenwriter for.

By: J.J. Pooper

J.J. Pooper — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:44:35 +0000

I just have to say that this was one of your most entertaining reviews yet! I love the fact that you really talked about what is so f’d up about this movie. Great stuff! Thanks and keep up the great work.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 23:11:30 +0000

Pureboy,

Great link. If they had it at the Los Angeles UCB, I’d be up for it. Thanks.

By: Pureboy

Pureboy — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 22:57:04 +0000

Just an idea of the cult following this movie has:
http://www.ucbtheatre.com/schedule/showdetails.php?showid=713

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:49:46 +0000

The depth of your reviews always impresses me, this certainly was no exception. The facts of the writers other scripts is truly amazing! I want his agent! Sorry about the 8 or so hours of your life you have lost but you have done your country a great service my friend and should be recognized for your contribution!

By: Five Hundy

Five Hundy — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 20:35:59 +0000

Fun show this week. I too am a fan of the VH1 digital bikinis. Comedy gold. I look forward to upcoming Reel Reviews shows covering Gigli and Ishtar.

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 16:37:06 +0000

Sorry - not so bad it’s good, even sort of. Just painfully, utterly terrible. You’ll come away thinking of the 2 hours of your life you’ll never get back. If you’re a smoker, you could quit to give yourself some added longevity, then watch “Showgirls”. Otherwise, I can’t think of a justification.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:59:03 +0000

Greg & Lisa,

Good call! I forgot to mention the VH1 version of the film. As you point out, watching the VH1 version is an entirely different and potentially rewarding experience.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:56:17 +0000

Kevin,

Thanks for the comment. The album artwork is a photo from early last year that I had taken to prove to Cameron Reilly of G’day World that I actually owned the “Showgirls V.I.P Edition.” I thought it would be an appropriate added touch for this edition of Reel Reviews.

By: Viva Podcast

Viva Podcast — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:11:42 +0000

Oh! We’ve been saying to ourselves…”when is Michael gonna review a GOOD friggin movie?” While this is an excellent “film,” Lisa really prefers the VH1 version with the digital bikinis. They add an unexpected element to the film that only improves it further. In fact, I have purchased a digital bikini for myself! 5 stars!!!

-G&L

By: Jimmy jchtv.com

Jimmy jchtv.com — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 11:30:22 +0000

Good morning Michael, I’m on call for hospital work today, good day to catch a flick at home. Hmmm? Breaking the Waves? Wings of Desire? No, It’s gonna be Showgirls but only once though!

By: Kevin Crossman

Kevin Crossman — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 06:01:48 +0000

Michael, nice to see you stretching the genres with this Reel Review. I really liked the discussion of this important landmark in cinema history and the details of the new DVD set.

I absolutely love the album art for this episode — awesome photo! Such a different vibe than your recent photos from Disneyland (on your MWGblog).

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