I will not entertain the ironic enjoyers of this film any longer. Paul Verhoeven’s devastating dig into the sexist swamp that is American capitalism is unironically Good. It’s a Good Movie. Yeah, okay: It’s funny when Gina Gershon says doggy chow – consider that this is intentional. Consider that Verhoeven, a man whose work has always leaned satirical, might know the story’s over the top and that is the point – that overstimulation allows our conscience an excuse to leave the room so we see Nomi as a fool rather than a tragic figure. Also, I think Kyle MacLachlan does a pretty great job being a guy who sucks in this. This plays as part of Queer Film Theory 101, the screening series – NOT the Highball show. – James Scott
June 14 & 16-18
