JANUARY 6, 1998
DIARY OF A SERIAL KILLER (SUSPENSE - R)
Nelson Keece's personal ethics collide with his journalistic ambitions after
he witnesses the brutal murder of a young woman and is offered an exclusive
interview with the killer. Stars Gary Busey.
FIRE DOWN BELOW (ADVENTURE - R)
Steven Seagal stars as an Environmental Protection Agency marshal sent to
an underground mining site to investigate the murder of a colleague. When
he discovers hazardous waste inside the mines, he finds himself battling
the corrupt mine owner.
HERCULES & XENA: THE ANIMATED MOVIE (ADVENTURE - UNRATED)
Mighty Hercules and warrior princess Xena are the only mortals who can defeat
the evil Titans, who are about to take over Mount Olympus. Stars the voices
of Kevin Sorbo and Lucy Lawless (TV's Hercules and Xena).
HOODLUM (DRAMA - R)
Tim Roth stars as mob boss Dutch Schultz, who in 1934 New York waged a bloody
campaign to seize the Harlem numbers racket as Ellsworth "Bumpy"
Johnson (Laurence Fishburne) fought to protect his territory.
MASTERMINDS (ADVENTURE - PG-13)
A 16-year-old hacker must outwit a band of armed criminals, led by a deviant
ex security officer, to rescue a group of students held hostage at a posh
private school. Starring Patrick Stewart.
JANUARY 13, 1998
BELLE'S MAGICAL WORLD (CHILDREN - NOT
RATED)
A world of magic comes to life in three charming adventures presented like
chapters in a storybook. Voiced by the star-studded Beauty and the Beast
cast.
BUDDY (ADVENTURE - PG)
An animal-loving heiress adopts a baby gorilla, Buddy, into her thriving
menagerie of pets and, more importantly, into her heart. Stars Rene Russo
and Robbie Coltraine.
CAREER GIRLS (COMEDY - R)
Reunited six years after graduation, two unlikely college roommates take
a funny, poignant look at the girls they were and the women they've become.
Stars Katrin Cartlidge and Lynda Steadman.
CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION (COMEDY - R)
After a romantic fling, party girl Joan returns home pregnant. To protect
the identity of her son, she marries an unfortunate suitor.
MONEY
TALKS (COMEDY - R)
A search for stolen diamonds has a fast-talking ticket hustler (Chris Tucker)
and a straight-laced reporter (Charlie Sheen) on the run from the cops,
crooks and commandos in this hilarious action comedy. With Heather Locklear
and Paul Sorvino.
PICTURE PERFECT (COMEDY - PG-13)
When a married pal invents a fiance for a young advertising executive to
help her career, the "betrothal" makes her attractive to a co-worker.
Complications arise when her phony flame becomes a reality. With Jennifer
Aniston and Kevin Bacon.
SOUL
FOOD (COMEDY - R)
The trials and tribulations of an African-American family are described
by one of its youngest members. Stars Vanessa L. Williams, Vivica Fox, and
Nia Long.
TEMPTRESS MOON (FOREIGN - R)
In Chinese with English subtitles. The acclaimed motion picture epic about
a beautiful young woman, her seductive lover, and their struggle with power,
passion, and revenge. From the director of Farewell My Concubine.
JANUARY 20, 1998
THE GAME (SUSPENSE - R)
Wealthy Nicolas Van Orton finds his life spinning out of control when he
takes part in a mysterious game customized to play on his deepest fears.
Starring Michael Douglas and Sean Penn.
LEAVE IT TO BEAVER (COMEDY - PG)
It's Beaver Cleaver, the kid who just won't quit - no matter how much trouble
he gets into - starring in his first-ever feature film. Starring Christopher
MacDonald and Janine Turner.
NOTHING TO LOSE (COMEDY - R)
After finding his wife in bed with another man, an executive turns an attempted
carjacker into his hostage and embarks on a road trip full of crime and
misadventure. Stars Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence.
THE PROPHECY II (HORROR - R)
The fallen angel Gabriel wreaks havoc on the human race while trying to
destroy a woman carrying the child who is to save mankind from the forces
of evil. With Christopher Walken.
WISHMASTER (HORROR - R)
From Wes Craven (Scream). An innocent jeweler releases the Djinn,
an evil and omnipotent being, who takes on human form and embarks on a mission
to destroy mankind.
JANUARY 27, 1998
BRASSED OFF (COMEDY - R)
Ewan McGregor (Trainspotting), Tara Fitzgerald, and Pete Postlethwaite
star in this film about two friends whose adventures turn a town upside
down.
CITY OF INDUSTRY (SUSPENSE - R)
A small-time thief wants to pull off one big heist and start a new life.
With the help of his brother, they execute the perfect jewelry heist. But
then greed gets in the way. With Harvey Keitel, Stephen Dorff, and Timothy
Hutton.
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GARCIA LORCA (SUSPENSE
- R)
Based on the events surrounding the death of Spanish poet Federico Garcia
Lorca. A journalist obsessed with the murder of Lorca travels to Spain to
learn the killer's identity. Stars Esai Morales, Edward James Olmos, and
Andy Garcia.
8 HEADS IN A DUFFEL BAG (COMEDY - R)
A mob hit man (Joe Pesci) is hired to deliver eight heads, crucial proof
of a recent hit, to an awaiting mob boss. More than a little trouble ensues
when the bag gets switched at the airport! Also starring David Spade and
Kristy Swanson.
EVENT HORIZON (SCIFI - R)
In 2047, a rescue mission is sent to the outer reaches of the solar system
to salvage the Event Horizon, a spaceship that vanished with its crew without
a trace. With Laurence Fishburne and Kathleen Quinlan.
HOLLOW
REED (FOREIGN - R)
When Martyn's son Oliver begins to suffer from strange injuries, Martyn
and his lover suspect his ex-wife's boyfriend and launch an emotional custody
battle. From the producers of The Crying Game.
JULIAN
PO (DRAMA - R)
A mysterious drifter (Christian Slater) fascinates the quirky residents
of a small town and catches the eye of a girl who sees him as the love she
has dreamed of.
KULL THE CONQUEROR (ADVENTURE - PG-13)
A dynamic warrior (Kevin Sorbo) becomes king through a strange twist of
fate. Hailed by his countrymen as a hero, Kull becomes the hated target
of corrupt noble relatives who plot his demise.
STAR
MAPS (DRAMA - R)
A young man who dreams of becoming an actor gets a job selling maps to Hollywood
stars' homes, fully aware that the business is a front for a prostitution
ring.
FEBRUARY 3, 1998
EXCESS BAGGAGE (COMEDY - PG-13)
A neglected teenaged heiress (Alicia Silverstone), anxious to get her father's
attention, stages her own kidnapping by locking herself in the trunk of
her BMW. Her plan takes an unexpected turn when the car is stolen! Also
starring Chrisopher Walken.
G.I. JANE (ADVENTURE - R)
Demi Moore plays the first woman ever to try to become a Navy SEAL, but
no one gives her the chance to succeed. Also starring Viggo Mortensen and
Anne Bancroft.
GANG RELATED (ADVENTURE - R)
Two buddy detectives at a metropolitan police department supplement their
paychecks with a series of covert drug deals that end in the homicide of
an unsuspecting drug dealer. With James Belushi, Tupac Shakur, James Earl
Jones.
HERCULES (CHILDREN - G)
Another Disney classic. The son of Zeus must prove he's a hero to regain
his place among the other gods on Mt. Olympus. Starring the voices of Rip
Torn, James Woods, and Danny Devito.
FEBRUARY 10, 1998
AIR FORCE ONE (SUSPENSE - R)
Terrorists posing as Russian journalists hijack Air Force One and take all
the passengers, including the President's wife and daughter, as their hostages.
Starring Harrison Ford, Glenn Close, and Gary Oldman.
FEBRUARY 17, 1998
CRITICAL CARE (COMEDY - R)
When an idealistic young doctor enters into the case of a wealthy, terminally
ill patient, he's ensnared in a web of ethical doubt and erotic treachery.
James Spader, Kyra Sedgwick, and Helen Mirren star.
GOOD
BURGER (COMEDY - PG)
Two zany fast-food counter dudes try to stop an evil conglomerate from making
mincemeat of their burger joint. Starring Shaquille O'Neal, Sinbad, and
Abe Vigoda.
THE MATCHMAKER (COMEDY - R)
The most successful matchmaker (Janeane Garofalo) in Ireland is about to
hit a brick wall!
MOST
WANTED (ADVENTURE - R)
When the First Lady is assassinated, an honored soldier becomes a hunted
fugitive. Starring Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jon Voight, and Paul Sorvino
FEBRUARY 24, 1998
THE EDGE (ADVENTURE - R)
They were fighting over a woman when their plane went down. Now their only
chance of survival is each other. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin,
and Elle Macpherson.