Sex, lies, and videotape [videorecording DVD] / an Outlaw Production ; written and directed by Steven Soderbergh ; produced by Robert Newmyer and John Hardy.
James Spader (Graham), Andie MacDowell (Ann), Peter Gallagher (John), Laura San Giacomo (Cynthia), Ron Vawter (therapist). Originally produced as a US motion picture in 1989. Special features: Filmmaker's commentary [audio feature]; Theatrical trailer ( min.).
Contents:
Start -- Little secret -- Why Ann's angry -- Cooling it -- Graham arrives -- Table talk -- Month-to-month -- Her sister's bed -- Something personal -- Night watch -- Questions -- Graham's project -- Cynthia meets Graham -- Interviewing Cynthia -- Playback -- Reporting to Ann -- Present for Mom -- Making a big deal -- Earring -- "Let's make a video." -- "I want out." -- Playing the tape -- Why Graham's impotent -- Resolution -- Cured -- Project's end -- Business setbacks -- At the Bayou.
Summary:
sex, lies, and videotape-a character-driven drama-is a nuanced, beautifully controlled examination of how a quartet of people is defined by their erotic impulses and inhibitions. Baton Rouge belle Ann is a repressed cheerleader who is now a repressed wife. Her husband John is a dimpled, haberdashing bayou tomcat, partner in a fancy law firm. Ann's caustic sister Cynthia, a punky bartender in cowgirl boots, is getting even with her prettier, more popular sister. All three are upset by the arrival of Graham, an old fraternity brother of Johns whose "personal project" becomes the catalyst for these four to face their inner demons and reevaluate their relationships.
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