Movie Masterpieces: the 1990s (12A)
MOVIE MASTERPIECES THROUGH THE DECADES: THE 1990s
Max Newsom, film director, script writer, producer and film lecturer, continues his series of talks on film masterpieces of the 1920's - 2000's, with the following dates:
Tues 25th June - 1970's
Each lecture includes short clips from movies of the era, a short recap of the previous decade's main contributions to the developing form, as well as an outline of the contemporary political and social issues.
After each talk, there will be a short, 15-min break, complementary tea and biscuits, then a presentation of a classic film from the decade disussed.
1990's - The Miramax Decade (Indy film goes for Oscars); Tarantino; Cold War Voices; Old Wine, New Bottles; Kitchen Sink in the UK; Hong Kong and the New Wave, multiplexes conquer the box office.
1990's mentions to include: The Player; Being John Malkovitch; Saving Private Ryan; Barton Fink; Secrets and Lies: Naked; Simply Ballroom; Reservoir Dogs; Fight Club; Edward Scissorhands; Dances with Wolves; La Belle Noiseuse; The Usual Suspects; Shallow Grave; Trainspotting; Blair Witch Project; Four Weddings and a Funeral; Notting Hill; Double Life of Veronique; Dekalog; Fargo; Shawshank Redemption; Clerks; Good Will Hunting; Romeo + Juliet; Chungking Express.