You Don't Nomi

Released in 1995, Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls was met by critics and audiences with near universal derision. You Don't Nomi traces the film's redemptive journey from notorious flop to cult classic, and maybe even masterpiece.

Cast

Jeffrey Conway

as Himself

Joshua Grannell

as Himself

April Kidwell

as Herself

Adam Nayman

as Himself

Haley Mlotek

as Herself

David Schmader

as Himself

Elizabeth Berkley

as Herself (archive footage)

Gina Gershon

as Herself (archive footage)

Kyle MacLachlan

as Himself (archive footage)

Paul Verhoeven

as Himself (archive footage)

Reviews

SWITCH.

As a cinephile, watching a film being discussed in such a manner is like crack to me, and I inhaled every second. And it’s not just for the academics - there’s drag queens, a satirical musical, more boobs than you could possibly imagine, and you bet your arse they justify THAT sex scene, and by Geor...

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