Jeffery Conway’s Showgirls - The Movie in Sestinas mentioned by the New York Times

Jeffery Conway’s Showgirls - The Movie in Sestinas has garnered another mention in a recent New York Times article discussing the resurgence of interest in the cult classic Showgirls. The excitement surrounding this acknowledgment highlights not only the enduring relevance of the film itself but also the innovative ways Conway approaches its source material. By framing Showgirls through the intricate structure of sestinas, Conway explores themes of ambition, desire, and the often absurd nature of performance, creating a compelling dialogue between the cinematic and poetic worlds.

The attention Conway's work is receiving is a testament to his creativity and originality. It is gratifying to see how his unique perspective continues to resonate with audiences and critics alike, further solidifying his place in contemporary literature. As the article notes, Showgirls has remained a cultural touchstone, and Conway's poetic interpretation not only celebrates this legacy but also invites a new generation to engage with the film in a fresh and thought-provoking way.

We are genuinely thrilled for Jeffery and the success of his work. His exploration offers both humor and insight, showcasing the ways in which a beloved cult film can still captivate and inspire. The intersection of poetry and film in Showgirls - The Movie in Sestinas underscores the idea that art can transcend its original form, creating lasting connections that continue to evolve over time. This recognition serves as a reminder that innovative voices like Conway’s are invaluable in keeping these conversations alive.

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Showgirls - The Movie in Sestinas by Jeffery Conway

Geoffrey Gatza

Bio Note: Geoffrey Gatza is the author of the poetry collections The House of Forgetting (2012), Apollo: A Conceptual Poem (2014), and A Dog Lost in the Brick City of Outlawed Trees (2018).

 

Divya Victor, in an article for poetryfoundation.org, said of Apollo: A Conceptual Poem “The diversity of these works echoes the complexities of the subject, but together they posit something specific, the heightened relationship between the interior self and the exterior world.”

 

Gatza’s poems have been published in anthologies, as well as magazines and journals including Fence, Tarpaulin Sky, The Pickled Body, Peach Mag, Tupelo Quarterly and various others. His play on Marcel Duchamp was staged in an art installation in Philadelphia and performed in NYC.

 

Gatza is an award-winning editor, publisher and poet. He is the driving force behind BlazeVOX, an independent press located in Buffalo, NY, specializing in innovative fictions and wide ranging fields of contemporary poetry. Geoffrey Gatza is lives in Kenmore, NY.

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