December 12, 1995. Copyright, 1995, Graphic News. All rights reserved

A LOOK AHEAD AT THE CROP OF NEW YEAR MOVIES
By Nicholas Booth

LONDON, December 12, Graphic News Ð The new year will see the release of a number of eagerly awaited films, many of which have already been highly successful in the United States. The emphasis is on action, powerful drama and high-tech adventures set in and around the information superhighway Ð plus a controversial erotic thriller which has enraged feminists in the United States. As shown from left to right on the accompanying photomontage, they are:

DANGEROUS MINDS 
Drama Ð Michelle Pfeiffer stars as a vulnerable teacher who shakes up a class of aggressive, uninterested inner city students.
Due for release: January 19

GET SHORTY
Drama Ð Rene Russo stars in this big screen adaption of Ellmore LeonardÕs satire of Tinseltown when a small-time gangster takes on Hollywood.

STRANGE DAYS
Sci-Fi Ð Ralph Fiennes stars in this thriller set in the year 1999 when illegally recorded memories have become hot properties on the information superhighway.
Due for release: January 12

SHOWGIRLS
Erotic Ð HollywoodÕs first ÔXÕ-rated film in five years focuses on the lives and steamy dancing of a troupe of dancers in Las Vegas.
Due for release: January 12

HACKERS
Thriller Ð Fast-paced action when a group of young hackers are framed for a high level corporate scam.

JOHNNY MNEMONIC
Sci-Fi Ð Keanu Reeves stars as a messenger boy with vital information secretly recorded in his brain and on the run from potential killers.
Due for release: January 5

DESPERADO
Action Ð Hip, action-packed story of a Mexican cowboy played by Antonio Banderas and also starring Quentin Tarantino.
Due for release: February 9

SEVEN
Thriller Ð Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman on the trail of a serial killer who acts out the seven deadly sins.
Due for release: January 5

Source: Variety, Film Review