Screening

I hope you remembered to put out some doggy chow for hors d'oeuvres

DonMac

Very interesting, Finnder! I've only seen it once and it was a very long time ago. All I remember is thinking how bad it was in nearly every way. I certainly wasn't horrified or disgusted by anything (well, maybe the acting and writing, but certainly not the nudity or subject matter), but I'll need to watch it again to see if I missed that Verhoeven satire. Though I should note that basically the rest of his filmography after this is not satirical.

Neil Peart, Lord of Drums

“It must be weird, not having anybody cum on you.” *cue the screeching of seagulls*

Viktor Thölin

Dang! it's 3 hours long. Guess I know what I'm doing for the next 4 days.

Finnder

In the meantime, I’d strongly recommend a guest appearance Jay did (I forget the name of the podcast, sorry!) where he and the hosts talk about Showgirls for over an hour. I’m sure if you search for “Jay Bauman” and “Showgirls” it will pop up.

Christian Reiswig

There's a channel on youtube ["Is This Just Fantasy?" is the channel name] Their argument for why this movie is misunderstood satire is really compelling. I know, 'Paul Verhoeven, making a satirical movie...? well I never!'. They hit on some really good points and I think I agree with their thesis, yeah. It was actually something the audience literally just didn't get. Like people who look at "Starship Troopers" or "Robo-Cop" unironically still came away happy with an action flick. However, instead of a take on the exploitative war and police genre action flicks of their time; this was a take on exploitative sex flicks of its time that audiences came away feeling dirty about. Americans love violence and shun sex is the basic gist of it.

Finnder

I don't know if Verhoeven has ever said this, and maybe it's just my wishful thinking, but I feel like this movie was his final middle finger to Hollywood before leaving. That would be such a totally Verhoeven thing to do!

Neil Peart, Lord of Drums

I did. Thanks for making me feel dumb. I'll delete this lol :P

Neil Peart, Lord of Drums

Did you miss the last post?

NF

My husband and I have been waiting for YEARS for you all to talk about this masterpiece!

Angi

How many times did you rewatch the pool scene?

cynthia

I counted 5 drinks not on the coaster. This is serious.

Allison PM

"Knirps for moisture" (I'm betting nobody will get this reference, but I'll be excited if someone does!)

Neil Peart, Lord of Drums

"I'M SO EXCITED. I'M SO....scared."

Neil Peart, Lord of Drums

Neil Peart, Lord of Drums

Are there assigned seats ?

Orochirel

Rich controls the keyboard. A sign of quality or AIDS, I don't remember which.

Beckoning Chasm

"Is that the Enterprise-D future variant from 'All Good Things', or are you just happy to see me?" (Three nacelles)

Brian E. Lindstrand

Respect for the og vans

Tyler Kelly

Staring Jesse Spano!

Linken

I guess this means I have to watch Showgirls for the first time lol

Alex Gifford

I am going here in case of apocalypse

GrowSweeds

Rich Evans, nooooo! Your glistening beverage!

IndyHannahJones

Use the large novelty coaster, Rich Evans!

David S

Looks like a great goon session

danthemaninacan

EVERYBODY GOT AIDS AND SHIT

George L

Is that the famous mosture resistant shelf

Joshua Cubbin

I'm so excited, I'm so excited, and scared

Damon Killian

Well, Rich seems to enjoy it

Line Behr

God bless Rich, hope he survives the movie

Andre K

So that's what the TV looks like!

Chris Santucci

https://images.app.goo.gl/gh7vJQXwreDRP3rk7

Alessio Roic

Wait Rich is going to talk about it? That would be hilarious but probably just reaction shots

The Rookie

Just look at all those drinks waiting to create rings on that wooden coffee table.

Count Sqwueekula

I never found that movie to be as awful or unintentionally funny as everyone keeps saying it is, to me it was always just average... honestly, not much worse than "Basic Instinct" before. That one isn't great, either, it just has the better performance by a blonde...

Manuel Johnen

Chillin’ five feet apart ‘cause they’re not gay.

Hannah Jacobson

A gentleman's affair I see. Mike put on his formal Vans instead of his layabout Asics.

Miles Long

Not high quality time, though, it's still "Showgirls"...

Manuel Johnen

*sang to the tune of “two guys, chillin in a hot tub* Two-guys, chillin watchin Show-girls, One couch a-way cuz they’re NOT-gay

Antonio Le'Feat

Like my grandmother always says, you can't truly be friends with someone until you've experienced Showgirls together. Brings tears to my eyes to gaze upon this beautiful moment.

bertsy

Oof, sorry to hear that.

Kerri Lewis

I've never seen Showgirls. It has just moved itself up my priority watchlist.

John Brophy

Everyone got aids and shit

James Murphy

Rich Evans is unimpressed.

Nada Leona Sheppard

real men watch real men watching Showgirls.

Bob H

I watched the 4k UHD a few months ago. First time I watched it in its entirety since opening night. When I first saw it, I was laughing constantly, seeing it as an amazingly off-kilter parody that pawed and pried at the silliness of excess, with heightened performances of pure dreck as a hidden message of downplaying serious undertones compared to another director making a movie that would take the material seriously. But then, there was that gangrape scene, and I was shocked and thought "Wait - this ISN'T a comedy?! Huh?" I had a hard time watching it after that. Watching it again, I find the greatest details lie in how beautifully it is filmed. The set design, lighting (especially with neon and stage lights), composition and cinematography as a whole is astounding. But the writing is shit, the story is hilariously stupid, and Elizabeth Berkley worked her ASS off to make something of her role, perhaps with the impression that it would boost her career and she could be taken "seriously". Instead, it was a laugh riot. Like "Africa, Oh Africa" was for Patrick Bateman. There was no reigning in her performance, like in "Over the Top" with arm wrestling drama, or something. This movie has its merits in the looks and style, but damn if it isn't a puzzle piece of "is this serious, or a seriously smart parody?" - What's the answer to that? I still don't know.

AshesBoomstick

Rich is going to have the Enterprise covering his lap for this next video.

NY Committee

Wow what a sweet picture! I love when a father spends quality time with their son

Movie Gaga

Wash your hands!

Darren Pierce

That looks like something from the Alaska opening scene in X-Men... but with Elizabeth Berkley in the foreground.

Funny That

I'm amazed you're both still awake!

Nat Hobson

James Smith: I mean everyone got AIDS and shit!

Isaac Diaz

I’m surprised you haven’t got any French fries.

Goldy Loxx

At least your pants are on.

Scott Richardson

That room looks so comfy. We can’t wait for the video guys!

Tyree

Jay will show up to catch a glimpse of Kyle M's butt

jointmango

It's beautiful

Stephanie Lloyd