It Doesn'T Suck: Showgirls Av Adam Nayman

<b>A new edition of the first book in the acclaimed Pop Classics series</b><BR> <BR>The Worst. Movie. Ever. is a masterpiece. Seriously. Enough time has passed since <i>Showgirls</i> flopped spectacularly that it’s time for a good hard look back at the sequined spectacle. A salvage operation on a very public, very expensive train wreck, <i>It Doesn’t Suck</i> argues that <i>Showgirls</i> is much smarter and deeper than it is given credit for. In an accessible and entertaining voice, the book encourages a shift in critical perspective on Paul Verhoeven’s <i>Showgirls</i>, analyzing the film, its reception, and rehabilitation. This in-depth study of a much-reviled movie is a must-read for lovers and haters of the 1995 Razzie winner for Worst Picture.<BR> <BR>This expanded edition includes an exclusive interview between the author and <i>Showgirls</i> director Paul Verhoeven, as well as a new preface.<BR> <BR><b>About the Pop Classics Series</b><BR> <BR>Short books that pack a big punch, Pop Classics offer intelligent, fun, and accessible arguments about why a particular pop phenomenon matters.