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    I did a search and didn't see a thread about this...there's a really interesting documentary on HBO right now called "Pretty Things". It's all about classic burlesque dancers from the 40's, 50's, and 60's. It should be On Demand, but if not, try to check your local listings to catch it. Some of these woman are amazing, and still beautiful in their 70's. Their outfits are amazing, as well.
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    Thanks, Mr. C.

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    give us a link. I wanna see these ladies.

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    Oh, god, that girl (who made the flick) drove me NUTS. She's not much of a scholar of burlesque and all the freaking time she was like, "Oooh, pretty costume, let me try it on!" She clearly tried the patience of her subjects and seemed very narrowminded.

    It showed her practicing dancing on pointe (?) and the culmination was her own performance (to no one, not removing much clothing). God, it worked my nerves. A good browse of G-Strings Forever is much, much more educational and the information comes from a more knowledgeable source.

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    I've seen this and it is very interesting and nice history lesson. I liked the interviews alot .Plus it shows just how much the exotic dance industry has changed.

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    I love her book, it's got some fantastic stuff in it but I haven't seen the documentary yet, I've been meaning to get it on demand.

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    AUGH why can't I have cable? I must check to see if it's out on DVD....
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    hahah im actually watching that right now....i tivo'd it....or whatever u call it. an the yong girls is getting on my nerves and i dont know why? lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaigeDWinter View Post
    AUGH why can't I have cable? I must check to see if it's out on DVD....
    I can't find it on DVD so if you do you better let me know!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by blondi553 View Post
    an the yong girls is getting on my nerves and i dont know why? lol
    I would start with the self-absorption and cluelessness about burlesque, then continue with her homophobia.

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    I only caught about half of it, but I will agree, the girl who was doing the interviews was quite annoying. I do know it's out on DVD though, since one of the girls I mentioned it to at work last night owns it. The archival footage was pretty groovy, though.
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    I want me some Burlesque on TV! There is the Notorious Beattie Page movie I could hire out to get a fix? Boo.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Susan Wayward View Post
    I would start with the self-absorption and cluelessness about burlesque, then continue with her homophobia.
    I heard that she has a really great collection of old pieces, does she?

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    Her background is in that area and it seems like that was her main area of interest, so I should imagine she does have quite the collection.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guenevere View Post
    I can't find it on DVD so if you do you better let me know!!!!

    Drat. It must not be out on DVD cause we don't even have a listing in my store's computer.
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    Hmmm, Paige...I'll ask the girl at work who claims to own the DVD if she'll write down the company that put it out, etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Susan Wayward View Post
    Her background is in that area and it seems like that was her main area of interest, so I should imagine she does have quite the collection.
    Then I'd probably love it. A friend of mine watched and said I had to see it.

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