Derek Winnert

The Armstrong Lie – Film Review

On October 22, 2012 Lance Armstrong was stripped of the seven Tour de France titles he won from 1999 to 2005 for taking drugs. Famous Oscar-winning documentary film-maker Alex Gibney followed Armstrong for four years to […]

Jan, 29 · in Reviews

That Awkward Moment ** (2014, Zac Efron, Michael B Jordan, Miles Teller, Imogen Poots, Mackenzie Davis) – Movie Review

Zac Efron, Miles Teller and Michael B Jordan star in That Awkward Moment (2014) as Jason, Daniel and Mikey, three best friends who find themselves at that confusing moment in dating relationships when you have […]

Jan, 29 · in Reviews

Lone Survivor **** (2013, Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Eric Bana) – Movie Review

Writer-director Peter Berg tells the true story of Marcus Luttrell and his US Navy Seal team, who set out on a mission to capture or kill the notorious al Qaeda Taliban leader Ahmad Shahd in late June […]

Jan, 29

Out of the Furnace **** (2013, Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Zoe Saldana, Woody Harrelson, Sam Shepard, Willem Dafoe, Forest Whitaker) – Movie Review

In America’s economically-depressed North-eastern Rust Belt, two brothers are struggling. While poor steel factory worker Russell lands in prison, his younger brother Rodney becomes involved with one of the most violent and ruthless crime rings in the area. […]

Jan, 29

My Best Friend’s Wedding **** (1997, Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz, Rupert Everett) – Classic Movie Review 771

Director P J Hogan’s delicious 1997 romcom finally provided a huge hit again for Julia Roberts, turning in a very decent comedy performance as a devious journalist who decides she wants her best buddy (Dermot […]

Jan, 29

The Next Best Thing ***½ (2000, Madonna, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt) – Classic Movie Review 770

Director John Schlesinger’s 2000 movie stars a surprisingly but ideally paired Madonna and Rupert Everett, who give expert, engaging performances in a witty and appealing romantic comedy-drama. Robert is gay and Abbie is his best pal. […]

Jan, 29

The Sweet Hereafter **** (1997, Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Maury Chaykin, Peter Donaldson, Bruce Greenwood, Caerthan Banks) – Classic Movie Review 769

A tragic bus accident in which 20 children are killed affects everyone in a snow-clad Canadian small town. The bus still lies under ice. Ian Holm stars as Mitch Stephens the out-of-town lawyer, troubled by […]

Jan, 29

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