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Jul 27, 2020

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Think you enjoy nudity in films? Think again. This week, the team explores the collateral damage of Paul Verhoeven’s cult classic, Showgirls. Topics covered include the dynamics of aquatic intercourse, the paradoxical task of marketing an unsexy NC-17 movie, and why lead actress Elizabeth Berkley was left holding the (Verhoeven filled) bag.

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Jul 27, 2020

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