1999 comedy classic 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' showed Kirstie Alley's great range.
Comedy legend Kirstie Alley sadly passed away this week at the age of 71, and leaves behind an incredible legacy that will surely be remembered for generations. While Alley is best known for her role in the highly influential sitcom Cheers, she also frequently took on interesting film roles that showed what a truly versatile performer she was. Alley was the type of actress that would commit to the material, no matter what.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Drop Dead Gorgeous feels ahead of its time in many ways; while many 1990s comedies are now considered “problematic” because of their ignorance surrounding taboo social subjects, Drop Dead Gorgeous is deliberately offensive in nearly every way. While this is something that male storytellers would be praised for very soon with South Park and Family Guy, it's impossible to deny that sexism played a role in the initial disregard of Drop Dead Gorgeous.
Gladys’ pride in the contest shows her hilarious self-delusion. While she’s raised a spiteful daughter and married to an ignorant husband, Lester , she feels like winning the pageant somehow confirms her achievements. She shows a willful ignorance when it becomes clear that Becky is looking to secure her victory by literally dispatching with her fellow competitors.
The Demented Humor of Drop Dead Gorgeous Drop Dead Gorgeous is unapologetic in its crudeness. While there are a lot of unfortunately offensive jokes that prey on people with disabilities, the homeless, alcoholics, and ethnic minorities, the film uses its crudeness to satirize the ignorance of this community. It’s clearly a completely rotten system where people like Gladys put down others because they can.
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