Ep. 512: Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 522
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Episode description
Friends and familiars, it's time to grab your petroleum jelly and practice your talents because the beauty pageant begins soon. This week, we're taking a look at the 1999 cult classic Drop Dead Gorgeous. This mockumentary features an incredible ensemble of up-and-comers and character actors. This week, we talk political pandering, beauty pageants and the American dream, presentations of intellectual disabilities, and much, much more as we bring this contestant to the analysis table. Join us now!
TIMESTAMPS00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
05:02 - Quick Drop Dead Gorgeous Reviews
17:58 - Expanding the Syllabus
29:31 - Analysis
58:19 - Shelf or Trash
1:01:05 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film
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