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“Basic Instinct” – 30 Year Anniversary
The crime. The mystery. The uncrossing of legs. 30 years ago today, the now iconic and always scandalous Basic Instinct premiered and became an instant conversation piece. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, it made Sharon Stone a superstar. HFPA-reporter Ramzi Malouki talks with screenwriter and producer Joe Eszterhas in this exclusive interview.