Coming Up on Saturday at The Described Movies: Primary Colours and When Harry Met Sally
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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 6 PM Saturday in NZ, 4 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re
featuring the described movies Primary Colours (1998) and When Harry Met Sally (1989).
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Movie 1: Primary Colours (1998)
Primary Colours (1998) is a sharp political drama that offers a fictionalised yet revealing look at the inner workings of a modern American presidential
campaign.
Directed by Mike Nichols and based on the novel by Joe Klein, the film follows idealistic young campaign worker Henry Burton as he joins the team of
charismatic Southern governor Jack Stanton during a hard-fought primary race.
As Henry becomes more deeply involved, he is exposed to the moral compromises, strategic manoeuvring, and personal scandals that accompany life on the
campaign trail.
Balancing wit with disillusionment, Primary Colours examines the tension between political idealism and practical ambition, delivering an insightful and
often unsettling portrait of power, loyalty, and the cost of winning.
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Produced by: Scott Rudin
Starring: John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates
Written by: Elaine May
Based on: Primary Colours by Joe Klein
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Edited by: Arthur Schmidt
Music by: Ry Cooder
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Release date: 20 March 1998 (USA)
File length: 143 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $65 million
Box office: Approx. $66.6 million
Movie 2: When Harry Met Sally (1989)
When Harry Met Sally (1989) is a beloved romantic comedy that explores friendship, love, and the enduring question of whether men and women can ever truly
be just friends.
Directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron, the film traces the evolving relationship between Harry Burns and Sally Albright over more than a
decade, following chance encounters, separations, and reunions in New York City.
Through witty dialogue, candid conversations, and sharply observed moments of everyday life, the film captures the joys and frustrations of modern
relationships with warmth and humour.
Endlessly quotable and emotionally resonant, When Harry Met Sally remains a defining entry in the genre, celebrated for its honesty, charm, and iconic
performances.
Directed by: Rob Reiner
Produced by: Andrew Scheinman, Rob Reiner
Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby
Written by: Nora Ephron
Cinematography: Barry Sonnenfeld
Edited by: Robert Leighton
Music by: Marc Shaiman Distributed by: Columbia Pictures
Release date: 21 July 1989 (USA)
File length: 90 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $16 million
Box office: Approx. $92.8 million