{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"261 - Guilty Pleasures &amp; Cult Classics","description":"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 &quot;so bad it's good&quot; masterpiece. \ud83d\udc84\ud83c\udfac\ud83e\udd16 What We Discuss:  Our first experiences watching Showgirls as teens vs. now The film\u2019s 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\u2014is technology replacing real human connections?  \ud83d\udcac 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: \ud83d\udce9 Submitting a listener letter \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Engaging with us on Patreon for exclusive content &amp;amp; our upcoming book club \ud83d\udcf2 Tagging us on social media with your hot takes! \ud83d\udd14 Don't Forget to Subscribe &amp;amp; Review! If you enjoyed this episode, drop us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 A transcript of the full episode is available here.&amp;nbsp; The hashtag for the podcast is&amp;nbsp;#TheBoonieBreakdown. Share with others using the hashtag #PodIn. Join Boonie over on Patreon for exclusive content and events here: Patreon.com\/TheBoonieBreakdown&amp;nbsp; Have something to say? You can ask your questions, send comments via email to thebooniebreakdown@gmail.com or submit them here:&amp;nbsp;www.thebooniebreakdown.com\/contact\/.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Follow The Boonie Breakdown on Social Media: IG:&amp;nbsp;@TheBoonieBreakdown Facebook:&amp;nbsp;www.facebook.com\/TheBoonieBreakdown &amp;nbsp; 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  ","author_name":"The Boonie Breakdown","author_url":"http:\/\/www.TheBoonieBreakdown.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35504360\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35504360"}