Bad Manners (1998)

In the intellectual labyrinth of the modern academic world where reputations precariously balance on the razor's edge of perception, an intriguing dance of mind games and suspicion unfolds. Bad Manners (1998) invites us into the home of Wes and Nancy - a couple deeply entrenched in academia. Their lives take a curious turn when they host two unexpected guests - Matt, Nancy's erstwhile lover turned musician, and Kim, his audacious girlfriend, a computer specialist who assists him in his scientific endeavors. As the evening unfurls, old flames flicker in the undercurrent of sophisticated banter and intellectual rivalry as the couples' professional and personal lives collide. This intimate gathering, however, takes a mysterious twist when a $50 bill inexplicably disappears. This seemingly trivial event spirals into a vortex of suspicion and mistrust, fracturing the veneer of civility. In the shadow of professional envy and simmering past relationships, the accusation of theft becomes the catalyst for an unexpected exploration of loyalty and betrayal. Bad Manners (1998) weaves a compelling narrative that deftly navigates the gray areas of morality, questioning the boundaries of what we perceive and what reality truly is.

Bad Manners is a comedy movie featuring Bonnie Bedelia and directed by Jonathan Kaufer.

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