The Last Showgirl

Las Vegas blows up all of its old relics.

And this is one of the greatest Vegas movies ever made.

There, I said it.

But it's true.

Oh, the list is long: Leaving Las Vegas, Saint John of Las Vegas, The Hangover, even this filmmaker's legendary grandfather took a swing at Sin City with One From The Heart, which I feel has aged quite well through the years.

Heck, even Showgirls has its place. I actually like it too, and I don't even feel that guilty about it.

But this, this is an amazing film with incredible performances.

It's an arthouse darling that I saw in a mega monster movieplex on opening day in the middle of a polar vortex.

And it was absolutely worth it.

Pamela Anderson.

Icon.

And perfect for this title role.

I hope she gets much deserved future awards consideration.

Jamie Lee Curtis. Dave Bautista. Brenda Song. Kiernan Shipka.

All of them back this powerhouse performance with outstanding execution.

Gia Coppola is a talent to continue to watch.

Already in this new year of 2025, I feel as though I've seen two of the best films of the year in this same week.

Better Man on Monday.

The Last Showgirl on Friday.

Both films actually quite similar in many ways. The struggle to entertain the masses. To be appreciated in your own time. To be human underneath it all.

Wow, what a week.

Maybe this will be a great year in film.

We will all know when the curtain goes back down in December.