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261 - Guilty Pleasures & Cult Classics

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In this episode, my co-host Shika and I take a nostalgic trip into the world of cult classic cinema with a deep dive into Showgirls. From its scandalous NC-17 rating to its surprising legacy in pop culture, we break down why this film is the ultimate "so bad it's good" masterpiece.

💄🎬🤖 What We Discuss:

  • Our first experiences watching Showgirls as teens vs. now
  • The film’s controversial themes around race, gender, and sexuality
  • How Showgirls unintentionally became a feminist (or anti-feminist?) statement
  • The evolution of cinematic standards and societal norms since its release
  • Ulta vs. Sephora: Which beauty retailer truly reigns supreme?
  • AI-generated relationships—is technology replacing real human connections?

💬 Join the Conversation! We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts on Showgirls, your go-to beauty store, or your take on AI relationships by: 📩 Submitting a listener letter 🎙️ Engaging with us on Patreon for exclusive content & our upcoming book club 📲 Tagging us on social media with your hot takes!

🔔 Don't Forget to Subscribe & Review! If you enjoyed this episode, drop us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A transcript of the full episode is available here.

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Chapters 0:09 Welcome to the Episode 1:03 My Pick of the Week 2:43 Housekeeping Updates 5:41 Treat Yourself 12:38 Seeking Connections 13:10 Finding Love in Unlikely Places 17:10 Showgirls Discussion 37:31 Showgirls: A Cult Classic? 43:03 Reflecting on Showgirls 47:29 The Pool Scene Analysis 52:21 The AI Relationship Dilemma 1:07:23 Closing Thoughts on AI 1:07:59 Wrapping Up the Episode

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In this episode, my co-host Shika and I take a nostalgic trip into the world of cult classic cinema with a deep dive into Showgirls. From its scandalous NC-17 rating to its surprising legacy in pop culture, we break down why this film is the ultimate "so bad it's good" masterpiece.

💄🎬🤖 What We Discuss:

  • Our first experiences watching Showgirls as teens vs. now
  • The film’s controversial themes around race, gender, and sexuality
  • How Showgirls unintentionally became a feminist (or anti-feminist?) statement
  • The evolution of cinematic standards and societal norms since its release
  • Ulta vs. Sephora: Which beauty retailer truly reigns supreme?
  • AI-generated relationships—is technology replacing real human connections?

💬 Join the Conversation! We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts on Showgirls, your go-to beauty store, or your take on AI relationships by: 📩 Submitting a listener letter 🎙️ Engaging with us on Patreon for exclusive content & our upcoming book club 📲 Tagging us on social media with your hot takes!

🔔 Don't Forget to Subscribe & Review! If you enjoyed this episode, drop us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A transcript of the full episode is available here.

The hashtag for the podcast is #TheBoonieBreakdown. Share with others using the hashtag #PodIn.

Join Boonie over on Patreon for exclusive content and events here: Patreon.com/TheBoonieBreakdown

Have something to say? You can ask your questions, send comments via email to [email protected] or submit them here: www.thebooniebreakdown.com/contact/.

Follow The Boonie Breakdown on Social Media:

IG: @TheBoonieBreakdown

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBoonieBreakdown

Chapters 0:09 Welcome to the Episode 1:03 My Pick of the Week 2:43 Housekeeping Updates 5:41 Treat Yourself 12:38 Seeking Connections 13:10 Finding Love in Unlikely Places 17:10 Showgirls Discussion 37:31 Showgirls: A Cult Classic? 43:03 Reflecting on Showgirls 47:29 The Pool Scene Analysis 52:21 The AI Relationship Dilemma 1:07:23 Closing Thoughts on AI 1:07:59 Wrapping Up the Episode

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