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The American romantic action comedy film, I Love Trouble (1994), features Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte as the main stars. It was written and produced by the husband-and-wife duo of Nancy Meyers and Charles Shyer, while also being directed by Shyer himself. The movie follows veteran reporter Peter Brackett, who gains newfound fame after publishing his book ‘White Lies’. As he is tasked with covering a train crash for his newspaper, ‘The Chicago Chronicle’, he meets newcomer Sabrina Peterson. However, their ...

Friends (1994–2004) is an acclaimed American sitcom, created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, that aired on NBC for ten seasons from September 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004. The show follows a group of six friends in their 20s and early 30s living in New York City. The original executive producers were Kevin S. Bright, Kauffman and Crane. Throughout its run, the show received numerous accolades and was one of the highest-rated ...

Clerks (1994) is an American black-and-white comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith, marking his entry into the world of feature directing. The story revolves around Dante Hicks, a retail clerk at Quick Stop Groceries in Leonardo, New Jersey. On his scheduled day off, he receives an unexpected call from his boss, asking him to cover for a sick co-worker during the morning hours. Dante agrees on the condition that he can leave by noon to play a game of hockey with his buddies later on. When he arrives at the store, he discovers that the locks on the security shutters are stuck due to someone putting gum in them. ...

The Vicar of Dibley (1994–2007), a popular British sitcom, originally aired on BBC One from 1994 to 2000 and has since had several specials, with the most recent airing in December 2020. Set in the fictional Oxfordshire village of Dibley, the show centers around a female vicar named Geraldine Granger, who is assigned to the village after changes in the Church of England allowed for women to be ordained in 1993. The lead role is played by Dawn French. With its Christmas and New Year specials ranking in the UK’s top 10 programs of the year, it is considered one of the most successful British programs of the digital era. Created by

Based on William Boyd’s 1981 novel and directed by Bruce Beresford, A Good Man in Africa (1994) is a comedy-drama film that portrays the tense relationship between English imperialists and the West African government of Kinjanja. Womanizing British diplomat Morgan Leafy faces consequences when he is found in bed with Celia, the wife of corrupt Presidential candidate Sam Adekunle. To make amends, Leafy is tasked with bribing an official who had rejected a lucrative project favored by Adekunle. However, to his dismay, the one person standing in his way is ...

Don’t Drink the Water (1994), an American made-for-television comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen, takes place in 1961 during the height of the Cold War. Mr. Magee, the US Ambassador to a smaller European posting behind the Iron Curtain, plays an important role in trying to end the war. His son, Axel Magee, is also part of the diplomatic corps at the same embassy and holds a Harvard degree. However, despite his education and position, Axel is known for being a total screw-up as a diplomat. Despite other qualified and capable staff members like Mr. Kilroy, Ambassador Magee appoints Axel as head of the ...

Bullets Over Broadway (1994) is a comedic, crime-themed film helmed by acclaimed director Woody Allen. It tells the story of David Shayne, an aspiring playwright who moves to New York City in 1928 with high hopes for his newest work, God of Our Fathers. In his search for financial backing, he is persuaded by producer Julian Marx to hire Olive Neal, the girlfriend of notorious gangster Nick Valenti, for a minor role. Despite Olive’s lack of talent and Shayne’s mounting frustration, he finds solace in casting faded star Helen Sinclair as the lead and dieting British actor Warner Purcell. However, complications ...

James Cameron’s True Lies (1994) is an action-packed comedy following the double life of Harry Tasker. Unknown to his family, he carries out top-secret missions for the U.S. counterterrorism agency Omega Sector while pretending to be a traveling software salesman. Along with fellow agents Albert ‘Gib’ Gibson and Faisil, Harry attends a high-class party in Switzerland hosted by billionaire Jamal Khaled, where he encounters art dealer Juno Skinner. Unbeknownst to Harry, she is working for terrorist group ‘Crimson Jihad’, specifically their leader Salim Abu Aziz. Pretending to be interested in ...

Dazed and Confused (1993), an American coming-of-age comedy film, takes place on the last day of school at Lee High School in Austin, Texas. As is tradition, the upcoming senior class plans to haze the incoming freshmen on May 28, 1976. In preparation for their championship season, Randall ‘Pink’ Floyd, the star football player, is asked to sign a pledge promising to abstain from drugs and any behavior that could jeopardize their success. Meanwhile, as classes come to an end, the new boys are pursued by seniors armed with paddles while the girls are corralled in the parking lot by Darla and her fellow senior girls. There they are doused with mustard, ...

The American comedy film, Made in America (1993), stars Whoopi Goldberg and Ted Danson. When Zora Matthews discovers she has a blood type that does not match her deceased father or mother Sarah, she confronts her mother. Sarah admits to using a sperm bank after her husband’s passing and specifically requesting for an intelligent black donor. Determined to uncover the truth, Zora enlists the help of her best friend Tea Cake to pretend to be a donor while she searches through the records at the sperm bank. After gaining access to the computer, Zora learns that her ...

Frasier (1993–2004) is a beloved American sitcom that aired on NBC for 11 successive seasons from September 16, 1993 to May 13, 2004. The show follows the life of Dr. Frasier Crane, a highly successful therapist from Boston who decides to start afresh in Seattle after his divorce. Along with his witty and insightful radio talk show, Frasier also navigates a new living situation with his down-to-earth father Martin Crane, who was injured while on duty and his dedicated physical therapist Daphne Moon. He reconnects with his uptight brother Niles Crane and forms new friendships with colleagues like Roz Doyle, the bold producer of his show. After spending years at the ...

The Player (1992), an American satirical black comedy mystery film directed by Robert Altman and written by Michael Tolkin, is based on Tolkin’s own novel of the same name. It follows Griffin Mill, a Hollywood studio executive dating story editor Bonnie Sherow. In his role, Mill listens to pitches from screenwriters and decides which ones have the potential to be turned into films. However, out of 50,000 submissions yearly, he only green-lights twelve. When ambitious exec Larry Levy joins the studio, Mill’s job ...

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) is an American buddy cop action comedy directed by Roger Spottiswoode. Tough Sergeant Detective Joseph Andrew ‘Joe’ Bomowski has a love affair with his Lieutenant Gwen Harper, but has yet to make a serious commitment. When his overprotective mother Tutti Bomowski visits from Newark, New Jersey, their dynamic takes a sudden turn. After accidentally ruining Joe’s pistol while cleaning it with bleach, Tutti purchases him a replacement and unknowingly stumbles upon a shady weapons deal. A shootout ensues and Tutti becomes an unexpected witness, forcing her to stay with Joe ...

Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey (1991) marked Pete Hewitt’s first time directing a feature film. The music of Wyld Stallyns has brought about a utopian future society, but a terrorist named Chuck De Nomolos aims to change that. In the year 2691, he attacks Bill & Ted University and steals a time-traveling phone booth to send evil robot replicas of the duo back in time. His goal? To prevent them from winning the San Dimas Battle of the Bands and altering what he views as a foolish and frivolous society. Despite Rufus’ efforts to stop him, De Nomolos seemingly succeeds and Rufus becomes lost in the ...

In the American comedy film Soapdish (1991), directed by Michael Hoffman and written by Robert Harling and Andrew Bergman, longtime daytime drama star Celeste Talbert is faced with a challenge from her ambitious co-star Montana Moorehead. Montana plots to take over as the star of the show, promising producer David Seton Barnes sexual favors in exchange for the role. In an attempt to turn audience opinion against Celeste’s character, Montana and David devise a storyline where she will unintentionally cause the death of ...

L.A. Story (1991), an American romantic comedy directed by Mick Jackson and starring Steve Martin, follows the life of Harris K. Telemacher, a TV weatherman in Los Angeles. Dissatisfied with his stagnant relationship with social-climbing girlfriend Trudi and the perceived lack of intellectual stimulation in his job despite holding a Ph.D. in the arts and humanities, Harris longs for something more fulfilling and magical in his life. He feels disillusioned by what he views as the shallowness and superficiality of L.A., from pretentious coffee orders to strange freeway ...

Oscar (1991) is an American comedy film directed by John Landis. It is a remake of the 1967 French film of the same name, but with a setting in Depression-era New York City. In the prologue, gangster Angelo ‘Snaps’ Provolone promises his dying father to leave his life of crime behind and turn over a new leaf. A month later, Snaps begins his day at his mansion, where he has an important meeting scheduled with prominent bankers. He plans to donate a large sum of cash and secure a spot on the bank’s board of trustees, fulfilling his promise to lead an honest life. As he prepares for this meeting, ...

Scenes from a Mall (1991), an American comedy directed by Paul Mazursky and co-written with Roger L. Simon, follows the story of successful couple Nick and Deborah. Married with children and thriving in their respective careers, they celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary by having their kids go out with friends while they themselves head to a Beverly Hills mall to pick up Japanese food for a home dinner with some friends, followed by gift exchanges. It is during this outing that Nick purchases Deborah’s book and reads a chapter urging couples to periodically ...

Shadows and Fog (1991), an American black-and-white comedy film by Woody Allen, is based on his one-act play Death (1975). Kleinman is awakened by a vigilante mob in search of a serial killer, enlisting his help. His landlady gives him a bag of pepper. Meanwhile, circus performers Irmy and her boyfriend Paul argue about marriage and having children. When Paul leaves for another tent and has sex with fellow artist Marie, Irmy runs away to the city and ends up in a brothel. There, she catches the eye of student Jack who becomes infatuated with her. He offers her increasingly larger sums of money until she finally ...

What About Bob? (1991) is an American comedy film directed by Frank Oz and starring Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss. Bob Wiley, who suffers from multiple phobias, finds it challenging to leave his New York City apartment. Despite regular therapy, he makes minimal progress and constantly seeks assurance from his counselors. Frustrated by Bob’s constant demands and disregard for personal boundaries, one therapist refers him to Dr. Leo Marvin, a self-centered psychiatrist seeking fame through his recently published book ...