The plot tells the story of a troubled man who videotapes women discussing their lives and sexuality, and his impact on the relationships of a troubled married couple and the wife's younger sister. Graham, via the method in which he... Peter Bart: Steven Soderbergh Decides His Next Voyage Will Be Producing The Oscars, ‘Let Them All Talk’ Trailer: Meryl Streep Stars in Steven Soderbergh’s Latest Chatty Experiment, Steven Soderbergh Has Been Passing The Time By Finishing New Cuts Of 3 Of His Previous Films, IMDb 25: Look at 25 Top Stars Then and Now, Best Movie by Year on Rotten Tomatoes (1985-2016), Most Deserving 80's Film on National Film Registry (list #2). [4], Sex, Lies, and Videotape opened in a limited release on August 4, 1989, in 4 theaters and grossed $155,982, with an average of 30 patrons per showing in the first 2-3 weeks; the studio released the film nationwide. FAVORITE (0 fans) Submitted by aviv on November 07, 2016. 100. The role of John would have been played by Tim Daly, but delays in completing the financing for the film led to Peter Gallagher's getting the role instead. Directed by: Steven Soderbergh. Certainly, it is not generally described as a feminist film. A piercingly intelligent and flawlessly performed chamber piece, in which the video camera becomes a charged metaphor for the characters’ isolation, the Palme d’Or–winning sex, lies, and videotape changed the landscape of American film, helping pave the way for the thriving independent scene of the 1990s. When pressed, Graham explains that they contain interviews with women about their sexual experiences and fantasies; offended and confused, Ann quickly leaves. A photograph showing Lois and Superman leads the world to believe she is cheating on her husband. “Sex, Lies, and Videotape” is not one of those films that navigate these questions with a teaming sense of dramatic heft. play_arrow. Secrets and Lies. 15 wins & 23 nominations. Secrets & Lies. JOIN NOW. Written by HD 2018 90m. From Wings to Parasite, here's a look back at all of the Best Picture Oscar winners in the history of the ceremony. play_arrow. Secrets and Lies. Ann's outward perfection belies the fact that she is in therapy, dealing with the stress over worrying about global issues with which she has little to no control. Graham objects, but she is insistent. The film was written by Steven Soderbergh in eight days on a yellow legal pad during a cross country trip (although, as Soderbergh points out in his DVD commentary track, he had been thinking about the film for a year). N/A 1994 141m. Genres: Psychological Drama. Starring: James Spader, Andie MacDowell, Peter Gallagher. SS 2 EPS 10 TV. The plot tells the story of a troubled man who videotapes women discussing their lives and sexuality, and his impact on the relationships of a troubled married couple and the wife's younger sister. Peter B Super Reviewer. Graham Dalton, an old close college friend of John and now a drifter with some money saved up, turns up nine years after college to visit John and perhaps live in Baton Rouge. Drama. 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