Showgirls (1995) Alright, so one of the criticisms I constantly receive is that I generally only review good (or very good) films. Well, for those of you who have been conveyors of this comment - here's a film for you. Showgirls is, without a doubt, one of the most infamous films of all-time. For its time it had, on paper, everything going for it - one of the hottest directors and hottest writers working then, a potential new star coming out of a huge sitcom (and paired with a few other rising actors/actresses), and a story set within an industry ripe for Hollywood potential - sexy, sultry and seedy Vegas dancing. Unfortunately, things did not exactly work out for the film. Showgirls tanked financially and, even more-so, critically. Showgirls received seven Razzies that included Worst Picture, Worst Actress, Worst Screenplay, Worst Screen Couple and Worst New Star. Quite the commendable set of accolades. Star of the film, Elizabeth Berkley, personal recipient of a number of th...
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