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Stephen Herek directed the American science fiction comedy film, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989). The screenplay was written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon. In the year 2688, humanity lives in a perfect society thanks to the influence of William ‘Bill’ S. Preston, Esq., and Ted ‘Theodore’ Logan, known as the Two Great Ones. Rufus is selected by leaders to time-travel back to San Dimas, California in 1988 using a phone booth-shaped machine. His mission is to ensure that two ...

The American romantic comedy film, Chances Are (1989), directed by Emile Ardolino follows the story of young district attorney Louie Jeffries. In 1964, Louie is tragically killed in a car accident but miraculously finds himself reborn and able to enter heaven’s gates. Fast forward to 1987, where we find Louie’s widow Corinne still mourning his loss and unaware of the unrequited love from his best friend Phillip Train. Phillip has lovingly raised Louie’s daughter Miranda as his own. Miranda, now a Yale University student, meets Alex Finch during her studies. As graduation approaches for Alex, he sets ...

Directed by Joseph Ruben, True Believer (1989) is an American courtroom drama that follows burnt-out attorney Eddie Dodd on a new case. Dodd has abandoned his civil rights work and now defends drug dealers, but with the help of idealistic legal clerk Roger Baron, he takes on the case of Shu Kai Kim. Kim, a young Korean man who has spent eight years in prison for a gang-related murder in New York’s Chinatown, has killed another inmate in self-defense. Despite his troubled past, Kim’s mother strongly believes in her son’s innocence. Dodd and Baron’s investigation uncovers a conspiracy involving ...

Ghostbusters II (1989) is a sequel to the popular American supernatural comedy directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. In this installment, the Ghostbusters are facing legal repercussions after saving New York City from a dangerous deity known as Gozer five years ago. As a result, they are no longer allowed to investigate paranormal activity and have been forced to close their business. Each member of the team has taken on new roles: Ray Stantz now owns an occult bookstore and also works as an ...

The Dream Team (1989), an American comedy thriller directed by Howard Zieff, follows the story of psychologist Dr. Jeff Weitzman in his work at a New Jersey sanitarium. His patients include Billy, Henry, Jack, and Albert. Among them, Billy stands out as the group’s de facto leader despite his dangerous tendencies and constant lying. Henry struggles with OCD and has convinced himself that he is one of the doctors at the hospital, often seen carrying a clipboard and wearing a lab coat and stethoscope. Jack used to work in advertising but now believes he is Jesus Christ. Lastly, Albert communicates solely through ...

Happy Together (1989), a romantic comedy directed by Mel Damski, follows the story of Christopher, a serious young man from Chicago. As a freshman at college in LA, he is surprised to find that his roommate is Alex, a woman from NYC’s Park Avenue. The room is already filled with her belongings when Christopher arrives. Despite his initial shock at discovering his roommate’s gender, he tries to confront Alex about the cramped living space. However, she seems unbothered and explains that she moved in early due to a computer error and that the dorms are full. Though hesitant at first, Christopher must make the ...

Out Cold (1989) is an American black comedy film directed by Malcolm Mowbray and set in San Pedro, Los Angeles. The city’s Edward Hopper-inspired scenery sets the stage for a story that unfolds with precise linearity. Sunny enlists the help of a private detective to follow her husband Ernie, whom she suspects of cheating on her. However, it is revealed that Sunny herself is also having an affair. Regardless, she still wants the detective to gather all the necessary evidence so she can take advantage in their divorce proceedings. Impatient and ruthless, Sunny seizes the ...

Tango & Cash (1989), an American buddy cop action comedy film, features Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell as the titular characters. Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, the movie follows two top detectives from different sides of Los Angeles – Lieutenants Raymond Tango of the Westside and Gabriel Cash of the Eastside. Both hailed for their successes in the Narcotics Division, these intense rivals have never met but believe themselves to be superior. However, little do they know that their recent drug busts have ...

Lock Up (1989) is an American prison action film, directed by John Flynn. The story follows Frank Leone, a mechanic in Hoboken, New Jersey who is coming to the end of his sentence at Norwood – a low-security prison. Although he spends time outside the prison on furlough to fix cars, play football and see his girlfriend Melissa, Leone is suddenly taken from his cell by guards while he sleeps. This forceful transfer is orchestrated by Warden Drumgoole, as payback for an incident where Leone escaped from Drumgoole’s previous post – Treadmore Prison. In addition to this, Leone had also exposed ...

The American martial arts drama film, The Karate Kid Part III (1989), is the third installment in the Karate Kid franchise. After the events of Parts 1 and 2, John Kreese is struggling financially. In search of assistance, he turns to Terry Silver, a former Green Beret who has made a fortune in toxic chemicals. Silver promises to help Kreese rebuild Cobra Kai and enact revenge on Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi. While Kreese takes a vacation in Tahiti, Silver recruits national karate champion Mike Barnes to compete against Daniel in the upcoming All-Valley Tournament. Upon returning from Okinawa, Daniel and Miyagi discover that their apartment ...

Lean on Me (1989), a biographical drama directed by John G. Avildsen, tells the story of Eastside High School in Paterson, New Jersey. By 1987, the school had fallen into disarray as drug abuse and crime ran rampant. Students struggled to pass basic skills tests and even teachers were not safe from gang violence. After Mayor Bottman learns that state administration will take over the school unless at least 75% of students pass the minimum basic skills test, he turns to Dr. Frank Napier for advice. The superintendent suggests hiring Joe Clark, a former teacher at Eastside High who was transferred years ago, as the new ...

The film Nocturne indien (1989), helmed by director Alain Corneau, is an adaptation of Italian author Antonio Tabucchi’s novel Notturno Indiano. It follows the story of a Frenchman who embarks on a journey in India to find his missing friend, encountering intriguing characters and discovering the wonders of this captivating country along the way.

Casualties of War (1989) is an American war drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Rabe. It is primarily based on an article written by Daniel Lang for The New Yorker in 1969, which was later published as a book. The story is told through the eyes of Max Eriksson, a Vietnam veteran, as he reflects on past events. Leading his platoon on a nighttime patrol is Lieutenant Reilly, with Eriksson among the soldiers. During this mission, they are suddenly attacked by the Viet Cong (VC) after being discovered by ...

The American epic biographical anti-war drama film, Born on the Fourth of July (1989), is based on Ron Kovic’s 1976 autobiography. Directed by Oliver Stone and co-written by Stone and Kovic, the film follows Kovic’s life in Massapequa, New York. As a child in 1956, he spends time playing with friends in a forest before attending an Independence Day parade with his family and best friend Donna on his birthday. However, after being inspired by President John F. ...

Batman (1989), a superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, is directed by Tim Burton. It marks the beginning of Warner Bros.’ original Batman film series. At a fundraiser hosted by billionaire Bruce Wayne, who is secretly Batman, reporter Alexander Knox and photojournalist Vicki Vale investigate sightings of the ‘Batman’, a masked vigilante targeting criminals in Gotham City. It was during this event that Wayne becomes enamored with Vale. ...

In the film Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989), written and directed by Woody Allen, two main characters are introduced: Judah Rosenthal, a successful ophthalmologist, and Clifford Stern, a documentary filmmaker. Despite being a respected family man from the upper-class society, Judah is having an affair with flight attendant Dolores Paley. When Dolores realizes that Judah has no intention of leaving his marriage for her, she threatens to reveal their affair to his wife, Miriam. In addition, Dolores also knows about some questionable financial transactions Judah made before becoming wealthy which only adds to his worries. ...

The Abyss (1989) is an American science fiction film written and directed by James Cameron. In January 1994, the U.S. Ohio-class submarine USS Montana encounters an unidentified submerged object and sinks near the Cayman Trough. As Soviet ships and a hurricane approach, the U.S. government dispatches a SEAL team to Deep Core, a privately owned experimental underwater drilling platform near the Cayman Trough, to use as their base. The team is joined by Dr. Lindsey Brigman, designer of the platform and estranged wife of current foreman Virgil ‘Bud’ Brigman. While investigating Montana, a power outage in their submersibles causes Lindsey to see an unfamiliar ...

Black Rain (1989), a neo-noir action thriller directed by Ridley Scott, tells the story of Nick Conklin, an NYPD detective facing scrutiny from Internal Affairs due to allegations of stolen drug bust money with his former partner. To add to his struggles, he is also falling behind on alimony payments. Following an intense interview with Internal Affairs, Nick and his current partner Charlie Vincent witness a violent encounter between a Mafioso and Japanese men disrupted when yakuza member Koji Sato enters the scene, retrieving a small package from them before killing them. After arresting Sato, they are ordered to ...

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) is an American slasher film co-written and directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard, and starring Donald Pleasence and Danielle Harris. On October 31, 1988, the infamous killer is believed to have met his end after being shot down a mine shaft by Sheriff Ben Meeker and the Illinois state police. However, he miraculously survives and returns to Haddonfield one year later in search of his niece Jamie Lloyd. Jamie, who has been admitted to the Haddonfield Children’s Clinic for ...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989) is an American gothic slasher film directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by Leslie Bohem. In June 1989, a year after the last installment, Alice and Dan have begun dating without any sign of Freddy Krueger. After a steamy encounter, Alice has a shower and envisions herself in a nun’s habit labeled Amanda Krueger at an unusual asylum. She encounters patients who attack her, but she wakes up unharmed. The following day, Alice graduates from high school with her new group of friends: Greta, a hesitant aspiring ...