sex, lies and videotape Movie Review 1989

Acclaimed, popular independent film by first-timer Soderbergh, detailing the complex relations among a childless married couple, the wife's adulterous sister, and a mysterious college friend of the husband's obsessed with videotaping women as they talk about their sex lives. Heavily awarded, including first prize at Cannes. Confidently uses much (too much?) dialogue and slow (too slow?) pace.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 101 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Tale of the Tape, Sexcapades, Wrong Side of the Tracks, Rebel Without a Cause, Yuppie Nightmares, Contemporary Noir

Screenplay

Steven Soderbergh

Cast

James Spader, Andie MacDowell, Peter Gallagher, Laura San Giacomo, Ron Vawter, Steven Brill

Cinematography

Walt Lloyd

Director

Steven Soderbergh

Music

Cliff Martinez

Producer

Miramax Films, Outlaw Productions

Awards

Cannes 1989: Actor (Spader), Film; Ind. Spirit 1990: Actress (MacDowell), Director (Soderbergh), Film, Support. Actress (San Giacomo); L.A. Film Critics 1989: Actress (MacDowell); Sundance 1989: Aud. Award.