Mermaids (1990): Richard Benjamin’s Serio-Comedy, Starring Cher, Winona Ryder, Christina Ricci (New Year’s Movie)

Richard Benjamin directed Mermaids, a middling family serio-comedy, starring Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder, Michael Schoeffling, and Christina Ricci in her film debut.

Edward Scissorhands (1990): Burton’s Enchanting Fable, Starring Johnny Depp in Iconic Role, Winona Ryder, Vincent Price in Last Screen Role

A personal work, “Edward Scissorhands,”  a classic parable and mythic fairytale about the lonely, misunderstood and alientaed artist, made Johnny Depp a certifiable star.