'BOMBSHELLS AND DOLLIES' is a story of female empowerment, self-confidence, personal goals, celebrating every woman's unique individuality, embracing all body types, races, sexual orientations and cultures.

Truly a hidden gem -- and an uplifting film to watch, especially given our world's current pandemic.

A definite must-see!

Bombshells and Dollies is a very cool documentary that follows the twelve finalists in the Miss Viva Las Vegas 2015 competition. It gives us an understanding of the history, culture, and rockabilly music of pin-up life.

The film is very well done and exceptionally crafted. We really get to know the women as real people and understand what inspires them. I was surprised to grow so fond of many of them.

The filmmaker has structured the film very effectively. I didn't at all expect to become familiar with all twelve finalists, but he made it happen by weaving their introductions throughout the various parts of the film.

I am a post war baby boomer. My earliest recollection I have of a pinup girls is from "Family Classics" with Frazier Thomas. As a kid, me and my eight siblings would gather around the television set every Sunday for two hours. It was the only time my father would relinquish control of it. Sundays for us was like going to the movies, and "Family Classics" broadcast - an abundance of war films that featured pinup girls. Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner, Katherine Hepburn and Lauren Bacall. Later I learned more about pinup girls and the role they played during World War II for servicemen. American movie classics news reels gave them hope that soon things would return to normal in the war would be over. Bombshells and Dollies was very refreshing to see up close and personal. This by gone era alive and well today, touching the hearts of veterans young and old, especially those who are now in the twilight years. It seemed to have somewhat of a cult-like following. Looking at the crowd, there were mostly baby boomers like myself. The cars, the Women were beautiful. I love their back stories but some of the tattoos took something away from the beauty of the women for me; I am not a big fan of tattoos. I wish there was more music. I like The Stray Cats but I'm not too big on rockabilly. Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, The Oak Ridge Boys are more my speed, but I could feel the vibes everybody was feeling. People were having fun and Vegas for the festival - perfect! The documentary was well scripted and directed. It made you feel like you were there. Kudos Danny Halperin, kudos! I'll give it 4 1/2 stars.