Derek Winnert

Reviews

Seagulls Over Sorrento [Crest of the Wave] *** (1954, Gene Kelly, John Justin, Bernard Lee, Sidney James, Jeff Richards, Patric Doonan, Patrick Barr) – Classic Movie Review 12,230

Directors Roy Boulting and John Boulting’s 1954 British war drama film Seagulls Over Sorrento [Crest of the Wave] stars Gene Kelly, John Justin, Bernard Lee, Sidney James, Jeff Richards, Patric Doonan, and Patrick Barr. The Boulting Brothers […]

Jul, 13

A Kind of Murder *** (2016, Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel, Vincent Kartheiser, Haley Bennett, Eddie Marsan) – Classic Movie Review 12,229

Director Andy Goddard’s 2016 American psychological mystery thriller film A Kind of Murder is an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1954 novel The Blunderer, and stars Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel, Vincent Kartheiser, Haley Bennett, and Eddie Marsan. It is a sleek and […]

Jul, 12

You’re Only Young Once *** (1937, Lewis Stone, Fay Holden, Mickey Rooney, Cecilia Parker, Sara Haden) – Classic Movie Review 12,228

In 1937, Lewis Stone got his most famous role, the honest and kind-hearted Judge James Hardy in the Andy Hardy film series, appearing in 14 of the 16 Hardy movies, beginning with You’re Only Young […]

Jul, 11

The Patriot (1928, Emil Jannings, Lewis Stone, Florence Vidor, Neil Hamilton, Harry Cordling, Vera Voronina) – Classic Movie Review 12,227

The Patriot (1928) is Ernst Lubitsch’s last silent film, though an alternative version added music, sound effects and a few lines of dialogue. But only pieces of this film are left, including the trailers. The […]

Jul, 11

Stage Struck ** (1958, Henry Fonda, Susan Strasberg, Christopher Plummer, Joan Greenwood, Herbert Marshall) – Classic Movie Review 12,226

Director Sidney Lumet’s 1958 American drama film Stage Struck is a dated Fifties reworking of the old 1933 Katharine Hepburn backstage story film Morning Glory, held back with a shaky performance by Susan Strasberg as […]

Jul, 10

Deep Water ** (2022, Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas) – Movie Review

Adrian Lyne returns to directing after a 20-year absence since Unfaithful (2002) for the 2022 erotic psychological thriller film Deep Water, based on the 1957 novel by Patricia Highsmith. Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas […]

Jul, 10

Electric Dreams ** (1984, Lenny Von Dohlen, Virginia Madsen, Maxwell Caulfield) – Classic Movie Review 12,226

Director Steve Barron’s 1984 science fiction romantic comedy musical film Electric Dreams stars Lenny Von Dohlen, Virginia Madsen, and Maxwell Caulfield. The movie features music from Giorgio Moroder, Culture Club, Jeff Lynne (Electric Light Orchestra), and Heaven 17. It is […]

Jul, 09

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