angiesmail

The Last Showgirl is one of those films that leaves you wondering what exactly the point was. Centered on an aging showgirl played by Pamela Anderson, the movie struggles to deliver any real plot or emotional depth. Despite the visually stylized moments, it falls flat from the start-offering more aimless walking scenes and awkward stretching montages than meaningful storytelling.

Pamela Anderson's performance, which surprisingly earned her awards, feels forced and out of place, except for one dinner scene at a restaurant with Dave Bautista, it was probably her best scene the whole movie. Her attempt at channeling a Marilyn Monroe-like voice doesn't land-it comes off more like an act than a character. It's hard to understand the praise for her portrayal, as the role lacks any arc or complexity. Frankly, it feels like any well-known actor can get nominated these days, regardless of the performance or script quality.

The real standout-though barely on screen-was the actress playing her daughter. With just a few scenes, she managed to deliver the strongest emotional presence in the entire film. Jamie Lee Curtis also gave a decent performance, but her character felt unbelievable and underwritten, which made it difficult to fully engage with her role.

Overall, this movie was a disappointment. It meandered with no direction, no real stakes, and very little reason to care. At several points, I considered fast-forwarding just to make it to the end-but sat through it only to provide a full, honest review. Don't waste your time on this one.

I absolutely love everything about this show, especially being a Mom and identifying with so much! I'll admit when I first started watching this show while on vacation and getting dressed.. I thought it was kind of slow, but I stuck with it because it had funny moments. Let me tell you it got funnier with each episode and season! I looked foward to watching daily! The casts chemistry is so amazing and feels authentic! The writing is so funny and identifiable. Catherine Reitman who plays Kate is so talented & so is her real life hubby Phillip who plays Nathan! Dani K who plays Anne was also one of my favorites, as well as the ladies who played Val, Frankie, Giselle, Jenny, Alice & Sloan! The guys who played Lionel & Ian were really enjoyable! The whole cast rocks! This one is worth the watch and for anyone who is open to mature comedy!

Anora was a major disappointment despite the hype. Starring recent Oscar winner Mickey Madison, the film promised a compelling story but ultimately failed to deliver. Madison's performance was overrated-far from Oscar-worthy-coming across as forced rather than natural. Her exaggerated New York accent was distracting, making her dialogue feel inauthentic. The film relied heavily on terrible, unnecessary sex scenes that added nothing to the plot. There was a lot of yelling, but no real depth or character development. The decision to interview sex workers for the film felt pointless, as the movie itself lacked a strong backstory or emotional weight. It's shocking how highly rated this film is, considering how dull and directionless it felt.