Not for Publication

Paul Bartel puts an '80s spin on the screwball comedy genre with this tale of Lois Thornedyke (Nancy Allen), a New York City tabloid reporter who also works in Mayor Franklyn's office (Laurence Luckinbill). Franklyn has designs on Lois, but she and photographer Barry Denver (David Naughton) are more interested in exposing his honor as part of a sleazy political conspiracy. Alan Rosenberg, Alice Ghostley, Cork Hubbert also star. 88 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; documentary; theatrical trailer.