“The Last Showgirl” Review: Pamela Anderson Finally Gets Her Chance to Dazzle
The public is fond of Anderson — she’s a survivor, and a straight-shooter — but as an actress she’s never been taken seriously. Unlike Cher, she had no Silkwood, no Moonlight. Instead she had Barb Wire. A review of that 1996 action film described her as “the well-known pinup and conversation piece.”
‘The Last Showgirl’ review: Pamela Anderson, back in the spotlight and free at last
Nothing lasts forever, but in Las Vegas not much sticks around longer than a minute or two. Not your money, not the old casino hotels on the Strip, and not the topless revues that, for decades, defined Sin City in a rhinestone nutshell.
'The Last Showgirl' review: Pamela Anderson leads a shattering ensemble as an aging burlesque entertainer
Gia Coppola's The Last Showgirl is a spellbinding film about aging, made with tremendous texture and soul. The wistful Vegas drama follows a fifty-something burlesque dancer in her career twilight, played by '90s sex symbol Pamela Anderson — her ostensible comeback role.
Pamela Anderson’s ‘The Last Showgirl’ Proves She Should Be an Oscar Contender
Suffice it to say, pop culture and the entertainment industry didn’t objectify Pamela Anderson through the 1990s because of her voice; her cachet grew commensurate with the display of her bust, the cut of her swimsuit,
The Rich History Behind Pamela Anderson’s Tender Performance in The Last Showgirl
Anderson plays an aging Vegas showgirl in the new movie from Gia Coppola. For so many reasons, it's a role only she could meaningfully deliver.
Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis are first-rate in 'The Last Showgirl'
The intimate character study from director Gia Coppola of two women who find their time in the spotlight fading is a wistful, moving experience
Pamela Anderson is affecting to watch in slight ‘The Last Showgirl’
While Pamela Anderson gives a raw, poignant performance that’s likely the best of her career, ‘The Last Showgirl’ treads well-worn narrative ground.
‘The Last Showgirl’ Review: Pamela Anderson Is Dazzling
The actress stars as a dancer at a Las Vegas revue on its last fishnet leg in Gia Coppola’s sensitive and beguiling film.
Pamela Anderson quietly shimmers in ‘The Last Showgirl’
She's the best part of this underwritten and over-the-top film about a Vegas dancer whose show closes up shop.
'The Last Showgirl' starring Pamela Anderson is decent, nothing more
Pamela Anderson, Brenda Song and Kiernan Shipka are a fun trio in "The Last Showgirl." And Miley Cyrus's new song makes it worth watching the film.
The Last Showgirl (2024): Review and Summary | Pamela Anderson Sets The Bar Higher, But The Film Misses Opportunities For Others To Shine
While Pamela Anderson reinvents herself, it sometimes seems at the cost of giving the spotlight to her peers, with perhaps as much to prove.
You Can’t Ignore Pamela Anderson’s Face
But director Gia Coppola returns to that image so often, in lieu of character development or forward plotting, that it ...
Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas this week
The Last Showgirl,” Lionel Richie and the Thrill’s season opener top the Las Vegas entertainment lineup for this week.
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‘The Last Showgirl’ Review: A Star is Born
In 'The Last Showgirl', filmmaker Gia Coppola offers a poignant opportunity to reflect on what constitutes a "successful" ...