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Subgenre Sampler

 
ScandalScandal (1989)
Dir. Michael Caton-Jones
Feat. John Hurt, Joanne Whalley, Bridget Fonda
Polished dramatisation of events that led to the downfall of politician John Profumo, who engaged in an liaison with a controversial call–girl.
Sea of LoveSea of Love (1989) Recommended
Dir. Harold Becker
Feat. Ellen Barkin, Al Pacino, John Goodman
Murder suspect Ellen Barkin and detective Al Pacino have a very dangerous liaison in this sexy, hi–tension whodunnit. A first class entry with…
See No Evil, Hear No EvilSee No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)
Dir. Arthur Hiller
Feat. Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder
Average teaming of Wilder and Pryor as a deaf man and a blind man on the lam. The high obscene–language level doesn't yield much comic results.
Send a GorillaSend a Gorilla (1989)
Dir. Melanie Read
Feat. Carmel McGlone, Katherine McRae, Perry Piercy
Valentine's Day spells chaos for three women who run a singing telegram company. A whimsical comedy set and filmed on location here in Wellington.
Seventh Continent, TheSeventh Continent, The (1989) Recommended
Dir. Michael Haneke
Feat. Dieter Berner, Leni Tanzer, Birgit Doll
The disintegration of a seemingly content, middle–class family is at the center of this chilling domestic autopsy; a clinical and cynical…
Sex, Lies and VideotapeSex, Lies and Videotape (1989) Aro Favourite
Dir. Steven Soderbergh
Feat. James Spader, Peter Gallagher, Andie MacDowell
Palm d'or winning exploration of modern sexuality concerns an enigmatic drifter who affects the dysfunctional lives of an old college pal, his wife…
Shadow MakersShadow Makers (Fat Man and Little Boy) (1989)
Dir. Roland Joffe
Feat. Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia
An informative (if only really adequate) dramatisation of the Manhattan Project, which produced the A–Bomb in the New Mexico desert during WW2.…
Shakers, TheShakers, The (1989)
Dir. Ken Burns
Documentary about the religion often characterised by their ecstatic dancing, pacifism and belief in non–conventional medicine. Ken Burns…
She-DevilShe-Devil (1989)
Dir. Susan Seidelman
Feat. Meryl Streep, Roseanne, Ed Jr. Begley
A stylised comic treatment of Fay Weldon's dark novel with Rosanne Barr exacting ultimate retribution on husband–stealing rich–bitch…
Shirley ValentineShirley Valentine (1989) Aro Favourite
Dir. Lewis Gilbert
Feat. Pauline Collins, Tom Conti
Pauline Collins adapts her stage role for the screen and the result is an unqualified success. You'll take delight in witnessing her rediscover her…

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