<DIV>Enough time has passed since <I>Showgirls</I> flopped spectacularly that it’s time for a good, hard look back at the sequined spectacle. A salvage operation on a very public, very expensive train wreck, <I>It Doesn’t Suck</I> argues that <I>Showgirls</I> is much smarter and deeper than it is given credit for. In an accessible and entertaining voice, the book encourages a shift in critical perspective on Paul Verhoeven’s <I>Showgirls</I>, analyzing the film, its reception, and rehabilitation. This in-depth study of a much-reviled movie is a must read for lovers and haters of the 1995 Razzie winner for Worst Picture.<br><BR></DIV>