The Big Flop Box Office Bombs: The Lone Ranger, Waterworld, and Showgirls with Aisha Harris and Andrew Jupin
Nov 20, 2023
Movie and pop culture experts Aisha Harris and Andrew Jupin join Misha to break down the box office failures of The Lone Ranger, Waterworld, and Showgirls. They discuss the stereotyped Native American sidekick in The Lone Ranger, the troubled production of Waterworld, and the problematic portrayal of the Black Besseran trope in Showgirls. They also explore the lasting impact and cult following of these notorious flops.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Lone Ranger Movie: Financial Loss and Disappointing Execution
04:49 • 9min
Discussion on a Major Movie Flop
14:02 • 4min
Waterworld: A Troubled Production
18:04 • 8min
Waterworld, Showgirls, and Memorable Flop Scenes
25:37 • 4min
The Problematic Portrayal of the Black Besseran Trope
29:58 • 10min
Discussing the Cult Classic Showgirls
40:11 • 5min