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‘The Last Showgirl’ review: Pamela Anderson gives Oscar-worthy performance in moving drama

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Pamela Anderson, who portrays Shelly, hasn't auditioned in a long time, possibly ever however it's worth noting she is particularly nervous about showcasing her talents outside of her usual role in Le Razzle Dazzle, a Las Vegas stage show that has been her main source of income for over thirty years. Shelly had previously been the main star of the show, featured prominently on its poster and stage, but she is now relegated to the back of the stage with younger performers like Brenda Song's Mary Anne and Kiernan Shipka's Jodie taking on the lead roles. The film conveys Anderson's aesthetic through close-ups of his face and fleeting moments of solitude that serve as transitions between scenes. She practices ballet in parallel with it. However, it's these two scenes that show us the characters' vulnerabilities more than any dialogue would, not just how they remember their past attractive bodies, but also by directly acknowledging the fact tha...