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Subgenre Sampler

 
HairsprayHairspray (1988) Recommended
Dir. John Waters
Feat. Divine, John Waters
Divine stars in his/her final film, heading a suitably whacko cast in the first PG–rated feature from long–time mentor John Waters. A…
Heartbreak HotelHeartbreak Hotel (1988)
Dir. Chris Columbus
Feat. David Keith, Tuesday Weld, Charlie Schlatter
Goofy comedy–adventure in which an aspiring rocker kidnaps Elvis Presley (David Keith) and hits the road in a pink Cadillac.
High SpiritsHigh Spirits (1988)
Dir. Neil Jordan
Feat. Peter O'Toole, Donal McCann, Daryl Hannah
All–star horror farce set around impoverished gentleman O'Toole's attempts to lure tourists to his Irish castle, with the promise of 'ghosts'…
HomeboyHomeboy (1988)
Dir. Michael Seresin
Feat. Mickey Rourke
Grim tale with Mickey Rourke as an alcoholic boxer who struggles both in and outside the ring. Directed by Alan Parker's NZ–born cameraman…
Johnny Be GoodJohnny Be Good (1988)
Dir. Bud Smith
Feat. Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jnr., Uma Thurman
Woeful comedy with a miscast Hall as a talented high school football player enjoying the perks and pitfalls of college celebrity.
Last Temptation of Christ, TheLast Temptation of Christ, The (1988) Recommended
Dir. Martin Scorsese
Feat. Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey
Brave, earnest film controversial for its assumption that Christ suffered from mortal doubt when chosen to carry God's message. Willem Dafoe plays…
License to DriveLicense to Drive (1988)
Dir. Greg Beeman
Feat. Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Carol Kane
A teen decides to go for a night on the town with his friends despite flunking his driver's test.
Milagro Beanfield WarMilagro Beanfield War (1988)
Dir. Robert Redford
Feat. Ruben Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga
A New Mexican farmer triggers a feud with corporate developers keen to exploit his land. A spirited, simple fable – Redford lovingly directs a…
Moderns, TheModerns, The (1988) Aro Favourite
Dir. Alan Rudolph
Feat. Keith Carradine, Linda Fiorentino, John Lone
A witty and exquisite recreation of Paris in the 1920s, complete with the ‘lost generation’ of Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein and F Scott…
Murphy Brown (TV Series)Murphy Brown (TV Series) (1988-1998)
Feat. Candice Bergen
A solid and likeable sttcom set around a gutsy woman journalist in Washington DC, who negotiates her personal indulgences and demons along with the…

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