Something’s Rotten Here

The Times’ review of “Showgirls” indicates it is “depressing,” “dehumanizing” and “incoherent” (“The Naked Truth About ‘Showgir” Calendar, Sept. 22). The review of “Seven” states, “If movies were rated by how many showers are needed before viewers can feel human again, this picture would go off the chart” (“ ‘Seven’ Offers a Punishing Look at Some Deadly Sins,” Calendar, Sept. 22).

Shakespeare wrote that “something is rotten in Denmark.” Thanks to the artistry and vision (self descriptions) of “Showgirls,” Verhoeven and Estzerhas and legions of wanna-bes, the stench has moved to Hollywood. Shakespeare isn’t rolling over in his grave, he is too numb to do so.

JOHN HOLMSTROM

Los Angeles