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Pick of the Litter 1989
Henry V
(1989)  Unrated
Stirring, expansive retelling of Shakespeare's drama about the warrior-king of England. Branagh stars as Henry, leading his troops and uniting his kingdom against France. Very impressive production rivals Olivier's 1945 rendering but differs by stressing the high cost of war--showing the ego-mania, doubts, and subterfuge that underlie conflicts. Marvelous film-directorial ... more
The Reincarnation of Golden Lotus
(1989)  Unrated
In this highly erotic story of love and revenge, Wong escapes China for decadent Hong Kong by marrying a wealthy but foolish man. She has numerous sadomasochistic affairs and begins having flashbacks, revealing her to be the reincarnation of Golden Lotus, a courtesan of ancient China. In Mandarin Chinese with ... more
An Angel at My Table
(1989)  R
New Zealand TV miniseries chronicling the life of Janet Frame, New Zealand's premiere writer/poet. At once whimsical and tragic, the film tells of how a mischievious, free-spirited young girl was wrongly placed in a mental institution for eight years, yet was ultimately able to cultivate her incredible storytelling gifts, achieving ... more
My Left Foot
(1989)  R
A gritty, unsentimental drama based on the life and autobiography of cerebral-palsy victim Christy Brown. Considered an imbecile by everyone but his mother (Fricker, in a stunning award-winning performance) until he teaches himself to write. He survives his impoverished Irish roots to become a painter and writer using his left ... more

 
 
 
ALL AWARD WINNERS FROM 1989
 
 
Drugstore Cowboy (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Screenplay
(1989) R
 
Drugstore Cowboy (L.A. Film Critics) for Best Screenplay
(1989) R
 
Drugstore Cowboy (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Best Motion Picture of the Year
(1989) R
 
Drugstore Cowboy (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Best Screenplay
(1989) R
 
Enemies, a Love Story (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1989) R
 
Enemies, a Love Story (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1989) R
 
Enemies, a Love Story (N.Y. Film Critics) for Achievement in directing
(1989) R
 
The Fabulous Baker Boys (L.A. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1989) R
 
The Fabulous Baker Boys (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1989) R
 
The Fabulous Baker Boys (L.A. Film Critics) for Achievement in cinematography
(1989) R
 
The Fabulous Baker Boys (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1989) R
 
The Fabulous Baker Boys (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1989) R
 
The Fabulous Baker Boys (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1989) R
 
The Fabulous Baker Boys (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Achievement in cinematography
(1989) R
 
Five Corners (Independent Spirit Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1988) R
 
Freedom Is Paradise (Montreal World Film Fest.) for Best Motion Picture of the Year
(1989) Unrated
 
 
Glory (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1989) R
 
Glory (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Sound
(1989) R
 
Glory (Academy Awards) for Achievement in cinematography
(1989) R
 
 
Gorillas in the Mist (Golden Globes Awards) for Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
(1988) PG-13
 
 
Harlem Nights (Golden Raspberry Awards) for Worst Screenplay
(1989) R
 
Henry V (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Costume Design
(1989) Unrated
 
Henry V (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Achievement in directing
(1989) Unrated
 
(1989) Unrated
 
Immediate Family (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1989) PG-13
 
Jesus of Montreal (Cannes) for Special Jury Prize
(1989) R
 
La Lectrice (Cesar) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1988) R
 
Last Exit to Brooklyn (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1990) R
 
Life and Nothing But (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
(1989) PG
 
Life Is a Long Quiet River (Cesar) for Best Writing
(1988)
 
Life Is a Long Quiet River (Cesar) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1988)
 
Listen to Me (Golden Raspberry Awards) for Worst Supporting Actor
(1989) PG-13
 
The Little Mermaid (Academy Awards) for Best Original Score
(1989) G
 
The Little Mermaid (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
(1989) G
 
Madame Sousatzka (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
(1988) PG-13
 
 
My Left Foot (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1989) R
 
My Left Foot (L.A. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1989) R
 
My Left Foot (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1989) R
 
My Left Foot (Montreal World Film Fest.) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1989) R
 
My Left Foot (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1989) R
 
My Left Foot (L.A. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1989) R
 
 
 
 
 
 
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