Showgirls

From box office bomb to bonafide cult classic — we’re talking Showgirls.

This week on Slept-On Cinema, GrobeStreet and Stan Steamer are joined by film critic and author Adam Nayman (It Doesn’t Suck: Showgirls) to break down one of the most infamous films of the '90s. What begins as an NC-17 Vegas fever dream becomes a whip-smart commentary on power, performance, and exploitation — if you’re willing to look past the glitter (and the pool scene).

We dive into:

• Why Showgirls was misunderstood from the start
• How Elizabeth Berkley gave everything in the role of Nomi Malone
• Paul Verhoeven’s chaos-vision in full effect
• And what it means to revisit the film through a modern lens

BOLOs (Be On the Lookout):

• That shrimp-eating scene
• Kyle MacLachlan’s perma-smirk
• The most aggressive lap dance in cinematic history
• “Must be weird, not having anybody come on you...”
• Any moment with Henrietta “Mama” Bazoom

Drink Pairing: A frozen neon-colored daiquiri you regret halfway through.

Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV, or your local ironic film club.

This episode is everything Showgirls is: wild, messy, strangely brilliant — and unforgettable.

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