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Skin DeepSkin Deep (1983)
Dir. Mark Joffe
Feat. Briony Behets, Nicole Kidman
Big shoulder pads and even bigger hairdos compete in this trash 80s soap opera set in the world of Australian fashion. Nicole Kidman, in an early…
Star 80Star 80 (1983) Aro Favourite
Dir. Bob Fosse
Feat. Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson
Dir. Bob Fosse's razzle–dazzle cynicism is a perfect match for this loose chronicle of true events that led to the murder of penthouse pet…
Staying AliveStaying Alive (1983)
Dir. Sylvester Stallone
Feat. John Travolta, Cynthia Rhodes
Engagingly tacky sequel to SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, fashioned by dir. Sylvester Stallone as a ROCKY–style vehicle for John Travolta, who juggles…
StreamersStreamers (1983)
Dir. Robert Altman
Feat. Matthew Modine, David Alan Grier, George Dzundza
Four young army recruits await in close quarters their call–up to Vietnam. Brilliantly acted by the novice cast (including Matthew Modine), it…
SvengaliSvengali (1983)
Dir. Anthony Harvey
Feat. Peter O'Toole, Jodie Foster, Holly Hunter
Has been vocalist turned singing instructor O'Toole takes young rocker Foster under his wings. By all accounts a complete misfire. Though if you can…
Tempest, TheTempest, The (1983)
Dir. William Woodman
Feat. Efrem Zimbalist Jr., William Hootkins, Nicholas Hammond
An American television version of Shakespeare's much filmed late 'romance', here presented in a pseudo–theatrical style.
Terms of EndearmentTerms of Endearment (1983) Recommended
Dir. James L. Brooks
Feat. Shirley Maclaine, Jack Nicholson, Debra Winger
Classic family saga of loss and reconciliation with Shirley Maclaine and Jack Nicholson, who both won Oscars, as did the film.
Under Capricorn (TV Mini-Series)Under Capricorn (TV Mini-Series) (1983)
Dir. Rod Hardy
Feat. Peter Cousens, Lisa Harrow, John Hallam
Tumultuous drama with Cousens seeking his fortune in 19th century Australia, but his friendship with a convict threatens to scupper his plans.
Utu - ReduxUtu - Redux (1983-2013) Aro Favourite
Dir. Geoff Murphy
Feat. Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence, Wi Kuki Kaa
With lavish technical enhancement and narrative streamlining, this 'Redux' version of the 1983 epic restores its rightful place in the canon of great…
Voyage Round My Father, AVoyage Round My Father, A (1983) Recommended
Dir. Alvin Rakoff
Feat. Laurence Olivier, Alan Bates
Laurence Olivier gives another special performance as Alan Bates' eccentric father who steadfastly refuses to accept compromises on account of his…

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