One of Hollywood’s biggest cheerleaders has been sidelined at this year’s Oscars. Jamie Lee Curtis was snubbed for her performance in The Last Showgirl despite recent Best Supporting Actress nominations at both the SAG Awards and BAFTAs.

In the latest edition of The Dispatch, Derek C. Blasberg talks to the duo about how fate (and Coppola’s determination) brought them together for The Last Showgirl.

Directed by Gia Coppola, “The Last Showgirl,” follows Shelly (Pamela Anderson) as a Las Vegas showgirl whose show, after 30 years of performing, abruptly closes — forcing her to forge a path for her future.

Director Gia Coppola doesn’t force any observations ... then pops the bubble when Annette turns up. Played by Jamie Lee Curtis, she’s a tough broad who knows what sells.

Some fans are claiming that Jamie Lee Curtis has been snubbed by the Academy for her role in 'The Last Showgirl'.

After “Baywatch,” that “Pam and Tommy” miniseries and a documentary on Netflix, Pamela Anderson was ready for a change. She gets it with "The Last Showgirl."

Readers discuss the Auschwitz anniversary and a Musk speech. Also: Threats against Dr. Fauci; resign, or else; police use of tasers; aging women; an invitation to letter writers.

“Evita,” from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, tells the story of Argentine political powerhouse Eva Perón. Elaine Paige played the title role in the original 1978 West End production in London. Patti LuPone originated the role on Broadway in 1979. Madonna starred in the 1996 film adaptation.

A lone home stands among residences levelled by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Starring Pamela Anderson, The Last Showgirl continues to do well at the box office despite no Academy Award nominations.

Staff writer Sage Rosenfeld praises “The Last Showgirl”’s incredible cast and emotional story in the gut-wrenching drama starring Pamela Anderson.

If you’re anything like us, right now you’re catching up on the deluge of exciting films that came out at the end of last year. While watching those