#cult-classic

#cult-classic

Loosely based on the true story of the 1899 newsboys' strike in New York City, the film features a crew of so-called newsies as they sing their way through oppression and fight for a fairer working system. "Newsies" was a box-office flop when it was first released, reportedly making less than $3 million at the box office, even though it cost over $15 million to make.

DEBS stands out for its distinct lack of grit or peril, being a silly, over-the-top, low-stakes noughties thriller that just so happens to have some lesbians in it.

Somewhere in this city, possibly among these people, is a man... so close to the edge that when he breaks, it could change your life forever.

Kaff played keyboards in Spinal Tap behind lead singer David St. Hubbins and became known for his role in the cult classic mockumentary that parodies heavy metal.

Back in '05, Roger Ebert wrote, "At some point during the pitch meetings for D.E.B.S. someone must certainly have used the words Charlie's Lesbians," as if that's supposed to be a bad thing.

"Showgirls has made a slow ascent from critical flop to kitsch cult favourite and now to a supposed tongue-out-of-cheek classic melodrama, showcasing its crassness."

"When Mitchell finally reaches the tube, you can alleviate its unending boredom by looking forward to the commercials."

This was an internal promo video that was never supposed to be seen by the public. I feel bad because it contains a bunch of plot points and temp VFX.