I found these poignant movies on a search for something else, and couldn't take my eyes off either one — they are stunners. Lyrical direction and pacing, spare soundtracks and understated, nuanced performances float gentle light layers of meaning into every scene in each of these stories. They're soulful, profound at times, revealing the struggles and authentic moments of connection in these women's lives.
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Pamela Anderson is a revelation as The Last Showgirl.
The Lido de Paris that Shelly mentions as the inspiration for Le Razzle Dazzle revue.
The modern showgirl wasn’t born in Las Vegas, but she was perfected there.
As usual, the dated trailer is trash, so here's one of my favorite scenes from Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her.
Director Rodrigo García has quite the interesting lineage and résumé.
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