Carlito's Way (1993) ****

True Romance (1993) ****

The Piano (1993) ****

Naked (1992) ****

The Remains Of The Day (1993) ****

Superb drama set in pre-war England.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) ****

Truly marvelous and incredibly inventive film about Halloween ghosts taking over from Santa and organizing their own Christmas celebrations. The greatest puppet-animation movie of all time. Musical numbers:

"This Is Halloween" ***
"Jack's Lament" **
"What's This" **
"Town Meeting Song" **
"Jack's Obsession" *
"Kidnap The Sandy Claws" **
"Making Christmas" *
"Oogie Boogie's Song" *
"Sally's Song" *
"Poor Jack" *

Jurassic Park (1993) ****

Superb mixture of horror and sci-fi genres, based on Michael Crichton's bestselling novel.

The Fugitive (1993) ****

Tremendously exciting chase picture about an innocent convict escaping from the gallows.

Kika (1993) ****

The Firm (1993) ****

Excellent adaptation of John Grisham's best novel. The finest chase thriller since "No Way Out". 

Ninja Scroll (1993) ****

Demolition Man (1993) ****

Caro Diario (1993) ****

A three-part Italian comedy. The first episode consists of a series of travelling shots revealing the great beauty of little-known districts of Rome. The second part is set on small islands in the Mediterranean. The final episode mercilessly lampoons the medical profession.

"On My Vespa" *****
"Islands" ***
"Doctors" ***