tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post2753897992282195773..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Hit Me With Your Best Shot: ShowgirlsNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-24568590846610824662010-08-09T14:48:41.168-04:002010-08-09T14:48:41.168-04:00I don't like Scarface and I think it's one...I don't like Scarface and I think it's one of the most overrated movies. The only good things in it are Miami, music and of course Michelle Pfeifer. She not only looks stunning, but she is way better than everyone else in it, including grotesque and, as you say, over the top acting from Pacino. Oh, and "Say hello to my little friend" is good line : )Mierzwiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167189011653775016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-31449602498553492962010-08-09T13:36:26.488-04:002010-08-09T13:36:26.488-04:00vertigo -- exactly. it is not the terrible thing i...vertigo -- exactly. it is not the terrible thing it's cracked out to be at all. it' sjust ABOUT terrible people, terrible ideals, terrible dancing and terrible gaudiness :) <br /><br />it's funny to me that something like SCARFACE is so loved while SHOWGIRLS is so hated since it's, in its own way, something like a male version of this given that Scarface also revels in its crazy excess, hugely underlined OTT performances and vulgar american dreams of prosperity no matter the human cost)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-82587680900255876042010-08-08T04:47:05.721-04:002010-08-08T04:47:05.721-04:00Yesterday I watched Showgirls for the firs time an...Yesterday I watched Showgirls for the firs time and... what the hell? So this is that legendary bad, awfuly bad movie?<br /><br />The answer is no. Yeah, it's campy, cheesy and sometimes very over the top (acting, dialogues), but I really like this mix of music, neons, sex and night life of Vegas.<br /><br />Cinematography was really good. My favourite shot? The one from Nick's Flick Picks: http://www.nicksflickpicks.com/showgirls11916.jpg<br />Beautiful colors and composition.Mierzwiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167189011653775016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7902395490831679222010-08-06T04:56:37.145-04:002010-08-06T04:56:37.145-04:00Thanks for linking me, Nathaniel. I just love how ...Thanks for linking me, Nathaniel. I just love how technology fails every time I really need it.<br /><br />I'll definitely do <i>Angels in America</i> though and send it to you. I never give up:).vg21https://www.blogger.com/profile/18224254040084856202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-56014698709639841152010-08-06T00:06:39.449-04:002010-08-06T00:06:39.449-04:00Mary thanks. I have included your post in this pos...Mary thanks. I have included your post in this post.<br /><br />yay more images.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72685984981170265822010-08-05T20:01:10.789-04:002010-08-05T20:01:10.789-04:00I'm late but I definitely had to participate. ...I'm late but I definitely had to participate. It's my favorite movie and I love your blog.<br /><br />http://missemmamm.wordpress.com/2010/08/05/showgirls-shot/Maryhttp://missemmamm.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-44092359421640047712010-08-05T15:36:13.103-04:002010-08-05T15:36:13.103-04:00we suggest The Grifters, Bugsy, Bening Julia, Runn...we suggest <i>The Grifters, Bugsy, Bening Julia, Running with Scissors</i> and <i>American Bening</i> for future episodes of this new series.<br /><br />why didnt you start with one of those?The Beningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-51672171374048318312010-08-05T15:34:35.864-04:002010-08-05T15:34:35.864-04:00Hayden -- if i were to do that series i would have...Hayden -- if i were to do that series i would have to print out every image from every participating blog and make it into wallpaper for my entire apartment.<br /><br />and then the boyfriend would kill me.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-38811866804519047652010-08-05T14:57:54.741-04:002010-08-05T14:57:54.741-04:00P.S. You'd be remiss not to include The Fabulo...P.S. You'd be remiss not to include The Fabulous Baker Boys in this series.Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622435513032131426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-85240396164527712942010-08-05T14:31:00.500-04:002010-08-05T14:31:00.500-04:00Make that two people who think Gershon deserved an...Make that two people who think Gershon deserved an Oscar. Such a fantastically self-aware performance.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491952893581644049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-38482050795855777342010-08-05T14:23:45.228-04:002010-08-05T14:23:45.228-04:00Any way to see Angels in America online? Can't...Any way to see Angels in America online? Can't rent it from iTunes or Netflix instant view?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343638129743484886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-86241980663191496592010-08-05T13:24:44.776-04:002010-08-05T13:24:44.776-04:00The icing on the tits -- sorry, having prurient th...The icing on the tits -- sorry, having prurient thoughts today.<br /><br />"I ate dog food, too, when I was broke".Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05012509745473551623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-25996054854059706662010-08-05T13:20:24.856-04:002010-08-05T13:20:24.856-04:00Dean -- thank you. i think it'll be fun. Of co...Dean -- thank you. i think it'll be fun. Of course it'll be way more fun if more people participate.<br /><br />Hayden-- just posted.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-54130658761538837332010-08-05T13:05:09.561-04:002010-08-05T13:05:09.561-04:00I really like this series already.I really like this series already.Deannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-62732386068641185452010-08-05T09:53:56.359-04:002010-08-05T09:53:56.359-04:00(And I don't even like Cher!)(And I don't even like Cher!)Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622435513032131426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-43219718512500205742010-08-05T09:53:42.243-04:002010-08-05T09:53:42.243-04:00I hope Cher and Stanley Tucci are your only yes...I hope Cher and Stanley Tucci are your only yes's and the rest is a giant "NO" without any maybe so's.Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622435513032131426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13997527564222269842010-08-05T09:39:19.985-04:002010-08-05T09:39:19.985-04:00i shall write abou'titi shall write abou'titNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-26655272963164423392010-08-05T09:24:41.797-04:002010-08-05T09:24:41.797-04:00Speaking of this, the Burlesque trailer just came ...Speaking of this, the Burlesque trailer just came out.Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622435513032131426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-89830508578748353062010-08-05T07:51:39.309-04:002010-08-05T07:51:39.309-04:00yeah some of the musical phrasing (instrumentally ...yeah some of the musical phrasing (instrumentally and "nanana" speaking) is pretty key to the best moments.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-44438922643780694012010-08-05T07:31:27.654-04:002010-08-05T07:31:27.654-04:00And don't forget the most AWESOME score that D...And don't forget the most AWESOME score that Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame provided with such gems as "Goddess" and "Angel". I was so pissed when they only released the songs from and "inspired" by the film CD. At least it had some cool stuff on it too, but I still want that score to this day.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16087246947856549381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-58883465280371982452010-08-05T07:29:52.612-04:002010-08-05T07:29:52.612-04:00Mirko -- that rehearsal/twin scene is maybe my fav...Mirko -- that rehearsal/twin scene is maybe my favorite in the film. I just love Cristal and I really do think Gina Gershon is Oscar worthy in that movie... so much understanding of overall film style / tone / subtext and how her character is key to all of it. It's one of my proudest moments that way back in 1995 when everyone was hating on it, I nominated her in my own faux Oscars... albeit unpublished. Sigh. I didn't need any critical reassessment to appreciate her for the ages performance.)<br /><br />Miss Tufsy -- i guess i should watch that.<br /><br />JKorflein -- check out STALE POPCORN for a great writeup on that very scene/shot.<br /><br />vg21 -- i'll have to check my e-mail settings. I never saw that e-mail but I have linked up to your post now. THANKS FOR PLAYING.<br /><br />I realize i probably shot myself in teh foot with the Angels In America thing. Who is going to watch 6 hours of something for this series? But I hope at least one or two fanatics will join me ;)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11956636008646473862010-08-05T04:33:56.947-04:002010-08-05T04:33:56.947-04:00I'm a great Verhoeven's fan (btw, I hope h...I'm a great Verhoeven's fan (btw, I hope he will come back on a director's chair soon). <br /><br />I love Gina in this (and I know I'm not the only one...no matter what razzies or, in general, mainstream Hollywood could think about her) and my fav moment is the kiss between the two girls...<br /><br />my best "les kiss" is from a movie despised by the majority of feminists around the world? what a kinky person I'm...Mirko S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-79434820474049079142010-08-05T02:16:05.904-04:002010-08-05T02:16:05.904-04:00Nathaniel, that HUGE is just huge, I have never no...Nathaniel, that HUGE is just huge, I have never noticed. Also, the pic from "twin scene" is so great. I am not a fan of that particular number but this shot is just brilliant. It absolutely captures how insecure/innocent Nomi is in this environment despite (or therefore?) being so "epileptic" throughout the movie.<br /><br />By the way, any chance you got my shots? I emiled you the link. You can tell me if it's not "linkable", I can take criticism well:).vg21https://www.blogger.com/profile/18224254040084856202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-54800396515062758772010-08-05T02:13:22.384-04:002010-08-05T02:13:22.384-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.vg21https://www.blogger.com/profile/18224254040084856202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-84429897355189132010-08-05T02:04:39.191-04:002010-08-05T02:04:39.191-04:00Funny today is the day you do Showgirls because th...Funny today is the day you do Showgirls because the Burlesque trailer is now up, and the colors remind me so much of it.Miss Tufsynoreply@blogger.com