GIA COPPOLA | USA | 2024 | 86 MIN | ENGLISH
For 30 years, the life of Las Vegas showgirl Shelley has been propped up by routine and tradition. Her act, one of the last of its kind, is a place people go to reminisce. But when Eddie, the gentle longtime stage manager, unexpectedly announces that the show will close in two weeks, Shelley’s existence is thrown into turmoil. Faced with the difficulties of finding a new gig that suits her sole skill at 50, she is forced to reckon with the other parts of her life she’s been burying for all these years, including attempting to reconnect with her estranged daughter and kindle a long-brewing love affair. Filled with lush, committed performances from an all-star cast that features Pamela Anderson in a career-defining performance as well as supporting turns from Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, and Billie Lourd, director Gia Coppola’s rich vision is detailed, complex and heartfelt. Evoking the feeling of films like The Wrestler, The Last Showgirl is authentically emotional as a tale of the harsh realities behind Sin City’s magical allure and the moment for all of us when we realize it’s never too late to find yourself.
Cast: Pamela Anderson, Dave Bautista, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kiernan Shipka
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