Fresh (1994) ****

Fresa y Chocolate (1994) ****

Bandit Queen (1994) ****

Exotica (1994) ****

Sirens (1994) ****

The Advocate (1994) ****

New Love In Tokyo (1994) ****

There is something very special about this beautiful Japanese film about two friends: a call girl (Reiko Kataoka) and a dominatrix (Sawa Suzuki). Directed by Banmei Takahashi, it eschews all the usual clichés of the genre and delivers a perfect slice-of-life erotic drama, in which any notions of shame or inhibition aren't just ignored, but seem literally non-existent. A minor masterpiece, quietly understated and visually stimulating; it was the first Japanese film to be shown in theaters uncensored and with full frontal nudity unfogged. "New Love In Tokyo" slightly resembles Lizzie Borden's "Working Girls" (1986) in its realism, but goes far beyond it in terms of eroticism and excitement.

Burnt By The Sun (1994) ****

Cemetery Man (1994) ****

'Interview With A Vampire (1994) ****

Mario und der Zauberer (1994) ****

Jancio Wodnik (1994) ****

Natural Born Killers (1994) ****

Trzy kolory: Bialy (1994) ****

Zemsta meza jest tematem drugiej czesci trylogii Kieslowskiego, poswieconej trzem idealom Rewolucji Francuskiej.

Trois couleurs: Rouge (1994) ****

The last part of Krzysztof Kieslowski's celebrated trilogy about liberty, equality and fraternity. This film, set in Geneva, stars Jean-Louis Trintignan and Irene Jacob.

Speed (1994) ****

Tremendously exciting action movie about a runaway bus.

The Lion King (1994) ****

Very impressive Disney animated feature, loosely based on Shakespeare's "Hamlet". It's about a young lion avenging the death of his father. Great songs by Elton John include:

"Circle Of Life" ***
"I Just Can't Wait To Be King" **
"Be Prepared" *
"Hakuna Matata" **
"Can You Feel The Love Tonight" ***

Four Weddings And A Funeral (1994) ****

Excellent comedy about a complicated love affair between a British bachelor (Hugh Grant) and an American playgirl (Andie McDowell), who continually meet each other at various receptions.

Barcelona (1994) ****

Brilliant comedy of manners about romantic adventures of two young Americans in Barcelona. Director Whit Stillman's screenplay is full of witty, screamingly funny dialogues in the tradition of Jane Austen and Oscar Wilde.

Through The Olive Trees (1994) ****

In a remote Iranian village, devastated by an earthquake, a film crew is making a movie, while their lead actor (a local peasant) wants to marry a girl despite opposition from her grandmother.

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) ****

Surprisingly effective drama starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman as two prison inmates. An excellent film in every respect.

The Last Seduction (1994) ****