A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) ****

A tax collector falls in love with a mysterious woman who might be a ghost. A perfect example of the "wu xian pian" genre of Hong Kong cinema.

Law Of Desire (1987) ****

The Last Emperor (1987) ****

Broadcast News (1987) ****

This comedy follows the careers of three TV journalists: handsome and witless William Hurt, smart and clumsy Albert Brooks, ambitious and neurotic Holly Hunter.

The Dead (1987) ****

John Huston's last film, a brilliant adaptation of James Joyce's short story about a Christmas reception in Dublin.

Evil Dead 2 (1987) ****

A classic of "splat-stick" cinema - a scary, hilarious and very inventive mixture of comedy and gore.

Full Metal Jacket (1987) ****

A powerful anti-war movie about a group of US Marines who survive a harrowing training in South Carolina, only to find themselves fighting the Viet Cong during the Tet Offensive in 1968. The battle scenes in Hue are particularly memorable.

The Princess Bride (1987) ****

A clever and witty fairy tale about a beautiful princess kidnapped by an evil prince and rescued by a loyal admirer and his two friends.

Stagefright (1987) ****

Soigne ta droite (1987) ****

Wings Of Desire (1987) ****

L'Ami de mon amie (1987) ****

One of Eric Rohmer's most charming films, a delightful comedy of romantic errors and sentimental misunderstandings.

Babette's Feast (1987) ****

Wonderful film about the Parisian haute cuisine in a remote Danish village.

Raising Arizona (1987) ****

Hilarious black comedy from the Coen Brothers.