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A CIA analyst gets caught up in the Colombian drug trade while trying to track down terrorists responsible for the murder of a close friend of the US president - but his investigations point to illegal activity and corruption at the very top of government. Action thriller, based on Tom Clancy's novel, with Harrison Ford reprising his role from Patriot Games alongside Willem Dafoe, Anne Archer and James Earl Jones

Racial tensions erupt in a Brooklyn neighbourhood on the hottest day of the summer. The simmering conflicts centre on the Italian-owned local pizza parlour, as a minor dispute gradually escalates into full-blown violence. Drama, directed by and starring Spike Lee, with Danny Aiello, John Turturro, Ossie Davis, Rosie Perez and Samuel L Jackson

A radio DJ contemplates suicide after a listener embarks on a murderous rampage in response to one of his broadcasts. He is saved by a now-homeless former professor of medieval history, who encourages him to retrieve what he claims is the Holy Grail. When the DJ later learns that he is responsible for his saviour's misfortunes, he feels compelled to make amends. Terry Gilliam's comedy drama, with Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer and Mercedes Ruehl

An idealistic sports agent produces a mission statement at work promising to treat clients fairly. Unfortunately, it costs him his job. Forced to set up an agency on his own, the only people prepared to stand by him are a lovelorn staff accountant and a footballer. Cameron Crowe's romantic comedy drama, with Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger, Kelly Preston, Jonathan Lipnicki, and Cuba Gooding Jr, who won an Oscar for his performance

Rachel Marron, a famous singer and actress is subjected to death threats by an obsessive fan and persuaded to hire a former secret service agent as her bodyguard. However, neither she or her new minder realise the effect they are about to have on each other's lives. Romantic thriller directed by Mick Jackson, starring Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp and Bill Cobbs

A Liverpudlian housewife is trapped in a humdrum existence and a dull marriage. Fed up, she decides to go on an unheard-of holiday by herself to a Greek island, where she starts to enjoy life again - especially when she is romanced and seduced by a smooth-talking fisherman. Comedy, adapted from Willy Russell's stage play, starring Pauline Collins, Tom Conti, Bernard Hill, Julia McKenzie and Alison Steadman

Boozy playboy Arthur Bach is content to drift through life without ambition and await the multimillion-dollar inheritance due to him following an arranged high-society wedding. However, on the threshold of the nuptials, Arthur falls for a penniless shoplifter and begins to doubt whether he wants to go through with the ceremony. Comedy, starring Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli and an Oscar-winning John Gielgud

The cast of a cancelled sci-fi series are reduced to a life of conventions and public appearances, only to find themselves genuinely transported into space. Naive aliens have mistaken the show for real life and want the actors to help defend them from an evil extraterrestrial warlord. Sci-fi comedy, starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman and Sam Rockwell

Two heavy-metal fans broadcast an amateur TV programme from their basement. A slimy network executive offers them the chance to turn professional, but as they enjoy the perks of wealth and fame, they find their show being ruined by corporate interference. Comedy, starring Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Rob Lowe, Tia Carrere and Lara Flynn Boyle, with a cameo by Alice Cooper