This is a film made in the spirit of 1980's Spanish underground film Pepi, Luci, Bom that was the first film of Pedro Almodovar. Throughout the film, other themes and scenes from Almodavar films are referenced, such as Ley del Deseo (film director being stalked by ambitious young handsome actors), Kika (ruthless sensationalist paparazzi), as well as soundalike Bernardo Bonezzi music from Que he Hecho Para Merecer Esto, as well as its aesthetics. There are also drag / punk song performances in the style of Laberinto de Pasiones , with current drag artists such as Samantha Hudson, Marina (from Drag Race Spain series 2) and La Prohibida. The latter plays her real life alias Amapola in this film, to add to the meta-cinematic punch line; she is a real scene stealer.

It is worth watching this film alone to marvel at all the interesting Almodovar vignettes. A very refreshing film, in a world gone mad with political correctness. (although, the film would have benefited from completely distancing itself from any political standpoint to truly be politically incorrect).