Have You Seen The Last Showgirl? Binge Now!

Pamela Anderson and Dave Bautista team up in The Last Showgirl, trying their best to deliver elevated performances. While their efforts are commendable, I couldn’t help but be mesmerized by Dave’s hairline—a visual journey in itself.

Kiernan Shipka’s casting feels like a deliberate choice to act alongside legends. However, there’s a lingering question: is the disappointment on her face part of her character’s arc, or a reflection of her actual feelings? It’s hard to tell, and therein lies part of the film’s charm and ambiguity.

The film’s tagline could easily be "Don’t meet your legends; they’re never legendary." This sentiment feels especially true when Jamie Lee Curtis enters the scene. Her performance, which some might call a train wreck, seems like a spiritual sequel to her escort-turned-dancer character from Trading Places. It’s as if her character’s journey has come full circle—from cocktail waitress to former showgirl.

For those expecting risqué moments, be forewarned: there’s no actual nudity from Pamela Anderson or Billie Lourd, despite a plotline centered around a nude dance routine. This creative choice feels both deliberate and a little perplexing, given the story’s setup.

Behind the camera, filmmaker Gia Coppola showcases her distinct vision. In my opinion, she’s outshining her aunt Sofia and even her semi-retired grandfather, Francis Ford Coppola. There’s an undeniable artistry—patience, timing, and a refined aesthetic—that feels genetic yet distinctly her own.

Many bloggers will likely bring up her father, Gian-Carlo Coppola (known as Gio), who tragically passed away in a boating accident involving another Hollywood scion, Griffin O’Neal, Ryan O’Neal’s son. But Gia’s work stands on its own merit and continues to solidify her place in the Coppola legacy.

The Last Showgirl isn’t perfect, but it’s a fascinating watch—one that will have you questioning the price of fame, the weight of legacy, and what it truly means to step into the spotlight. If you haven’t seen it yet, now’s the time to binge.