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PublisherECW Press

ISBN-101770411747

ISBN-139781770411746

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Book TitleIt Doesn't Suck : Showgirls

Number of Pages130 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

TopicPopular Culture, Film / Direction & Production, Film / History & Criticism

IllustratorYes

GenrePerforming Arts, Social Science

AuthorAdam Nayman

Book SeriesPop Classics Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

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Reviews" It Doesn't Suck isn't just a book about Showgirls , but about the way we perceive such films and how that perception changes over time. As an extended conversation on one of the most ridiculed films of the past two decades, Nayman's book is a valuable gift." -- Slate "Whether you love or loathe Showgirls (and if you have even a passing interest in Basic Instinct ), this is a must read." -- The A.V. Club "The book is, quite simply, stiletto-sharp, and succeeds in something extraordinary: It makes one want to revisit Showgirls not for laughs, or titillation, but for (gulp) understanding. That's some accomplishment." -- The FilmStage.com " Showgirls doesn't suck. That's the thesis of the short, entertaining new book It Doesn't Suck , and author Adam Nayman goes a long way towards proving it . . . His book definitely demonstrates that Showgirls is a coherent statement, and that its excess, its ridiculousness, and its tastelessness aren't arbitrary, but thematic." -- The Atlantic "For lovers of Showgirls or controversial films in general, It Doesn't Suck is likely to be a great conversation piece. It facilitates discussions and inevitable arguments about the film, offers good background and contextual information and equips the reader to carry on the argument with his or her own friends, accepting or rejecting as many of Nayman's arguments as desired." -- Paste Magazine "Nayman's passion is entertaining, like sitting down with a friend who has just realized that you need to watch The Wizard of Oz while listening to Pink Floyd." -- Las Vegas Weekly "This book is virtually a legal defense dressed as film criticism. Adam Nayman gives us heart, soul, and history, yes, but he also gives us something more: tools to win at ' Showgirls sucks.' It doesn't. Adam demonstrates not only the ways in which the movie means something to all of us, he allows for the possibility that the movie is us." -- Pulitzer Prize-winning Grantland film critic Wesley Morris "The scene where Nomi and rival Cristal (Gina Gershon) bond over having eaten dog food is probably the film's most mocked, but Nayman convincingly illustrates how -- even here -- Verhoeven purposefully breaks the grammar of conventional film continuity to create the effect that each woman is talking to herself." -- Cineaste Magazine "There's no doubt that Nayman has done his homework and comes armed with plenty of arguments as to why [Showgirls] was at least well-made, even if it's not necessarily good. . . . After reading the book, I sought out a copy of the film to follow up." -- DVD Talk, " It Doesn't Suck isn't just a book about Showgirls , but about the way we perceive such films and how that perception changes over time. As an extended conversation on one of the most ridiculed films of the past two decades, Nayman's book is a valuable gift." -- Slate "Whether you love or loathe Showgirls (and if you have even a passing interest in Basic Instinct ), this is a must read." -- The A.V. Club " Showgirls doesn't suck. That's the thesis of the short, entertaining new book It Doesn't Suck , and author Adam Nayman goes a long way towards proving it ... His book definitely demonstrates that Showgirls is a coherent statement, and that its excess, its ridiculousness, and its tastelessness aren't arbitrary, but thematic." -- The Atlantic "For lovers of Showgirls or controversial films in general, It Doesn't Suck is likely to be a great conversation piece. It facilitates discussions and inevitable arguments about the film, offers good background and contextual information and equips the reader to carry on the argument with his or her own friends, accepting or rejecting as many of Nayman's arguments as desired." -- Paste Magazine "The book is, quite simply, stiletto-sharp, and succeeds in something extraordinary: It makes one want to revisit Showgirls not for laughs, or titillation, but for (gulp) understanding. That's some accomplishment." -- The FilmStage.com "Nayman's passion is entertaining, like sitting down with a friend who has just realized that you need to watch The Wizard of Oz while listening to Pink Floyd." -- Las Vegas Weekly "The scene where Nomi and rival Cristal (Gina Gershon) bond over having eaten dog food is probably the film's most mocked, but Nayman convincingly illustrates how -- even here -- Verhoeven purposefully breaks the grammar of conventional film continuity to create the effect that each woman is talking to herself." -- Cineaste Magazine "There's no doubt that Nayman has done his homework and comes armed with plenty of arguments as to why [Showgirls] was at least well-made, even if it's not necessarily good.... After reading the book, I sought out a copy of the film to follow up." -- DVD Talk, "The book is, quite simply, stiletto-sharp, and succeeds in something extraordinary: It makes one want to revisit Showgirls not for laughs, or titillation, but for (gulp) understanding. That's some accomplishment." -- The FilmStage.com, This book is virtually a legal defense dressed as film criticism. Adam Nayman gives us heart, soul, and history, yes, but he also gives us something more: tools to win at #145; Showgirls sucks.' It doesn't. Adam demonstrates not only the ways in which the movie means something to all of us, he allows for the possibility that the movie is us." — Pulitzer Prize--winning Grantland film critic Wesley Morris, " It Doesn't Suck isn't just a book about Showgirls , but about the way we perceive such films and how that perception changes over time. As an extended conversation on one of the most ridiculed films of the past two decades, Nayman's book is a valuable gift." -- Slate "The book is, quite simply, stiletto-sharp, and succeeds in something extraordinary: It makes one want to revisit Showgirls not for laughs, or titillation, but for (gulp) understanding. That's some accomplishment." -- The FilmStage.com " Showgirls doesn't suck. That's the thesis of the short, entertaining new book It Doesn't Suck , and author Adam Nayman goes a long way towards proving it . . . His book definitely demonstrates that Showgirls is a coherent statement, and that its excess, its ridiculousness, and its tastelessness aren't arbitrary, but thematic." -- The Atlantic "For lovers of Showgirls or controversial films in general, It Doesn't Suck is likely to be a great conversation piece. It facilitates discussions and inevitable arguments about the film, offers good background and contextual information and equips the reader to carry on the argument with his or her own friends, accepting or rejecting as many of Nayman's arguments as desired." -- Paste Magazine "Nayman's passion is entertaining, like sitting down with a friend who has just realized that you need to watch The Wizard of Oz while listening to Pink Floyd." -- Las Vegas Weekly "This book is virtually a legal defense dressed as film criticism. Adam Nayman gives us heart, soul, and history, yes, but he also gives us something more: tools to win at ' Showgirls sucks.' It doesn't. Adam demonstrates not only the ways in which the movie means something to all of us, he allows for the possibility that the movie is us." -- Pulitzer Prize-winning Grantland film critic Wesley Morris "The scene where Nomi and rival Cristal (Gina Gershon) bond over having eaten dog food is probably the film's most mocked, but Nayman convincingly illustrates how -- even here -- Verhoeven purposefully breaks the grammar of conventional film continuity to create the effect that each woman is talking to herself." -- Cineaste Magazine "There's no doubt that Nayman has done his homework and comes armed with plenty of arguments as to why [Showgirls] was at least well-made, even if it's not necessarily good. . . . After reading the book, I sought out a copy of the film to follow up." -- DVD Talk, It Doesn't Suck isn't just a book about Showgirls , but about the way we perceive such films and how that perception changes over time. As an extended conversation on one of the most ridiculed films of the past two decades, Nayman's book is a valuable gift." — Slate The book is, quite simply, stiletto-sharp, and succeeds in something extraordinary: It makes one want to revisit Showgirls not for laughs, or titillation, but for (gulp) understanding. That's some accomplishment." — The FilmStage.com " Showgirls doesn't suck. That's the thesis of the short, entertaining new book It Doesn't Suck , and author Adam Nayman goes a long way towards proving it . . . His book definitely demonstrates that Showgirls is a coherent statement, and that its excess, its ridiculousness, and its tastelessness aren't arbitrary, but thematic." — The Atlantic For lovers of Showgirls or controversial films in general, It Doesn't Suck is likely to be a great conversation piece. It facilitates discussions and inevitable arguments about the film, offers good background and contextual information and equips the reader to carry on the argument with his or her own friends, accepting or rejecting as many of Nayman's arguments as desired." — Paste Magazine Nayman's passion is entertaining, like sitting down with a friend who has just realized that you need to watch The Wizard of Oz while listening to Pink Floyd." — Las Vegas Weekly This book is virtually a legal defense dressed as film criticism. Adam Nayman gives us heart, soul, and history, yes, but he also gives us something more: tools to win at ‘ Showgirls sucks.' It doesn't. Adam demonstrates not only the ways in which the movie means something to all of us, he allows for the possibility that the movie is us." — Pulitzer Prize–winning Grantland film critic Wesley Morris The scene where Nomi and rival Cristal (Gina Gershon) bond over having eaten dog food is probably the film's most mocked, but Nayman convincingly illustrates how — even here — Verhoeven purposefully breaks the grammar of conventional film continuity to create the effect that each woman is talking to herself." — Cineaste Magazine, " It Doesn't Suck isn't just a book about Showgirls , but about the way we perceive such films and how that perception changes over time. As an extended conversation on one of the most ridiculed films of the past two decades, Nayman's book is a valuable gift." -- Slate "The book is, quite simply, stiletto-sharp, and succeeds in something extraordinary: It makes one want to revisit Showgirls not for laughs, or titillation, but for (gulp) understanding. That's some accomplishment." -- The FilmStage.com " Showgirls doesn't suck. That's the thesis of the short, entertaining new book It Doesn't Suck , and author Adam Nayman goes a long way towards proving it . . . His book definitely demonstrates that Showgirls is a coherent statement, and that its excess, its ridiculousness, and its tastelessness aren't arbitrary, but thematic." -- The Atlantic "For lovers of Showgirls or controversial films in general, It Doesn't Suck is likely to be a great conversation piece. It facilitates discussions and inevitable arguments about the film, offers good background and contextual information and equips the reader to carry on the argument with his or her own friends, accepting or rejecting as many of Nayman's arguments as desired." -- Paste Magazine "Nayman's passion is entertaining, like sitting down with a friend who has just realized that you need to watch The Wizard of Oz while listening to Pink Floyd." -- Las Vegas Weekly "This book is virtually a legal defense dressed as film criticism. Adam Nayman gives us heart, soul, and history, yes, but he also gives us something more: tools to win at ' Showgirls sucks.' It doesn't. Adam demonstrates not only the ways in which the movie means something to all of us, he allows for the possibility that the movie is us." -- Pulitzer Prize-winning Grantland film critic Wesley Morris "The scene where Nomi and rival Cristal (Gina Gershon) bond over having eaten dog food is probably the film's most mocked, but Nayman convincingly illustrates how -- even here -- Verhoeven purposefully breaks the grammar of conventional film continuity to create the effect that each woman is talking to herself." -- Cineaste Magazine, It Doesn't Suck isn't just a book about Showgirls , but about the way we perceive such films and how that perception changes over time. As an extended conversation on one of the most ridiculed films of the past two decades, Nayman's book is a valuable gift." — Slate The book is, quite simply, stiletto-sharp, and succeeds in something extraordinary: It makes one want to revisit Showgirls not for laughs, or titillation, but for (gulp) understanding. That's some accomplishment." — The FilmStage.com " Showgirls doesn't suck. That's the thesis of the short, entertaining new book It Doesn't Suck , and author Adam Nayman goes a long way towards proving it . . . His book definitely demonstrates that Showgirls is a coherent statement, and that its excess, its ridiculousness, and its tastelessness aren't arbitrary, but thematic." — The Atlantic For lovers of Showgirls or controversial films in general, It Doesn't Suck is likely to be a great conversation piece. It facilitates discussions and inevitable arguments about the film, offers good background and contextual information and equips the reader to carry on the argument with his or her own friends, accepting or rejecting as many of Nayman's arguments as desired." — Paste Magazine Nayman's passion is entertaining, like sitting down with a friend who has just realized that you need to watch The Wizard of Oz while listening to Pink Floyd." — Las Vegas Weekly This book is virtually a legal defense dressed as film criticism. Adam Nayman gives us heart, soul, and history, yes, but he also gives us something more: tools to win at ‘ Showgirls sucks.' It doesn't. Adam demonstrates not only the ways in which the movie means something to all of us, he allows for the possibility that the movie is us." — Pulitzer Prize–winning Grantland film critic Wesley Morris, " It Doesn't Suck isn't just a book about Showgirls , but about the way we perceive such films and how that perception changes over time. As an extended conversation on one of the most ridiculed films of the past two decades, Nayman's book is a valuable gift." -- Slate "Whether you love or loathe Showgirls (and if you have even a passing interest in Basic Instinct ), this is a must read." -- The A.V. Club "The book is, quite simply, stiletto-sharp, and succeeds in something extraordinary: It makes one want to revisit Showgirls not for laughs, or titillation, but for (gulp) understanding. That's some accomplishment." -- The FilmStage.com " Showgirls doesn't suck. That's the thesis of the short, entertaining new book It Doesn't Suck , and author Adam Nayman goes a long way towards proving it . . . His book definitely demonstrates that Showgirls is a coherent statement, and that its excess, its ridiculousness, and its tastelessness aren't arbitrary, but thematic." -- The Atlantic "For lovers of Showgirls or controversial films in general, It Doesn't Suck is likely to be a great conversation piece. It facilitates discussions and inevitable arguments about the film, offers good background and contextual information and equips the reader to carry on the argument with his or her own friends, accepting or rejecting as many of Nayman's arguments as desired." -- Paste Magazine "Nayman's passion is entertaining, like sitting down with a friend who has just realized that you need to watch The Wizard of Oz while listening to Pink Floyd." -- Las Vegas Weekly "This book is virtually a legal defense dressed as film criticism. Adam Nayman gives us heart, soul, and history, yes, but he also gives us something more: tools to win at ' Showgirls sucks.' It doesn't. Adam demonstrates not only the ways in which the movie means something to all of us, he allows for the possibility that the movie is us." -- Pulitzer Prize-winning Grantland film critic Wesley Morris "The scene where Nomi and rival Cristal (Gina Gershon) bond over having eaten dog food is probably the film's most mocked, but Nayman convincingly illustrates how -- even here -- Verhoeven purposefully breaks the grammar of conventional film continuity to create the effect that each woman is talking to herself." -- Cineaste Magazine "There's no doubt that Nayman has done his homework and comes armed with plenty of arguments as to why [Showgirls] was at least well-made, even if it's not necessarily good. . . . After reading the book, I sought out a copy of the film to follow up." -- DVD Talk, This book is virtually a legal defense dressed as film criticism. Adam Nayman gives us heart, soul, and history, yes, but he also gives us something more: tools to win at #145; Showgirls sucks.' It doesn't. Adam demonstrates not only the ways in which the movie means something to all of us, he allows for the possibility that the movie is us." — Pulitzer Prize--winning Grantland film critic Wesley Morris "Nayman ardently goes point by point through the film's intended greatness with an academic fervor that is appreciable . . . Nayman's passion is entertaining, like sitting down with a friend who has just realized that you need to watch The Wizard of Oz while listening to Pink Floyd." — Las Vegas Weekly " Showgirls doesn't suck. That's the thesis of the short, entertaining new book It Doesn't Suck , and author Adam Nayman goes a long way towards proving it . . . His book definitely demonstrates that Showgirls is a coherent statement, and that its excess, its ridiculousness, and its tastelessness aren't arbitrary, but thematic." — The Atlantic

Dewey Edition23

Series Volume Number1

Dewey Decimal791.4372

Table Of Content1. "Masterpiece" 2. Through the Looking Glass 3. Getting Away with Murder 4. The Verhoeven Touch 5. "You Got a Name?" 6. "Ain't Nobody Ever Been Nice to You?" 7. "She Can Dance, Can't She?" 8. "Show Me Your Tits" 9. "If Somebody Gets in Your Way, Step On 'Em" 10. "We Just Want to Party, Baby" 11. "Goodbye, Darlin'" 12. "They Don't Want to Fuck a Penny" 13. "It Doesn't Suck"

SynopsisEnough time has passed since Showgirls 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, It Doesn't Suck argues that Showgirls 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 Showgirls, analysing the film, its reception and rehabilitation. This study of a much-reviled movie is a must-read for lovers and haters of the '95 Razzie winner for Worst Picture., What's celebrated as the "worst movie ever," film writer Adam Nayman explores the 1995 Paul Verhoeven film that won the Razzie and perhaps ended its star's career. He argues that Showgirls is not so bad it's good, it's so good it's mistaken for bad., Enough time has passed since Showgirls 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, It Doesn't Suck argues that Showgirls 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 Showgirls , 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., The Worst. Movie. Ever. is a masterpiece. Seriously. Enough time has passed since Showgirls 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, It Doesn't Suck argues that Showgirls 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 Showgirls , 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. About the Pop Classics Series Short books that pack a big punch, Pop Classics offer intelligent, fun, and accessible arguments about why a particular pop phenomenon matters.

LC Classification NumberPN1997