Derek Winnert

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Operation Bikini * (1963, Tab Hunter, Frankie Avalon, Scott Brady) – Classic Movie Review 9380

‘TEMPTATION in PARADISE… Neither hell nor high heels could stop them!’ Debut director Anthony Carras’s 1963 World War Two war film Operation Bikini [The Seafighter] stars Tab Hunter, Frankie Avalon and Scott Brady, and is […]

Feb, 14

The Lighthouse *** (2019, Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe) – Movie Review

Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe are both tremendous under very difficult circumstances in perfectly judged performances as lighthouse keepers Thomas Howard and Thomas Wake going crazy while living and working on a remote New England […]

Jan, 31

Taris, roi de l’eau [Taris] **** (1931, Jean Taris) – Classic Movie Review 8658

Jean Vigo films the French swimming champion Jean Taris performing different swimming acts as he gives us a tour of his water kingdom in the 10-minute avant garde 1931 sport documentary short film Taris, roi […]

Jun, 29

Swimming with Men *** (2018, Rob Brydon, Rupert Graves, Jim Carter, Jane Horrocks, Charlotte Riley) – Movie Review

Swimming with Men is good natured and amusing, with a good idea and a nice, friendly cast. Liked it! Swimming with Men is hardly a great movie but it is good natured and amusing, with […]

Jul, 04

Jupiter’s Darling *** (1954, Esther Williams, Howard Keel, George Sanders, Marge Champion, Gower Champion) – Classic Movie Review 5140

‘In 216 BC, Hannibal the Barbarian marched on Rome. The history of this great march has always been confused. This picture will do nothing to clear it up.’ High-spirited Esther Williams and Howard Keel are […]

Mar, 11

Captain Nemo and the Underwater City ** (1969, Robert Ryan, Chuck Connors, Nanette Newman) – Classic Movie Review 3726

Director James Hill’s 1969 adventure movie Captain Nemo and the Underwater City is passable entertainment for youngsters, but it is a routine movie if compared with Captain Nemo’s earlier tale 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea […]

May, 20

Young Adam **** (2003, Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton, Peter Mullan, Emily Mortimer) – Classic Movie Review 477

In writer-director David Mackenzie’s 2003 film Young Adam, Ewan McGregor gives his best, most convincing performance in ages, back in his native Scottish accent and setting, and truly inhabiting his character as a young drifter […]

Dec, 07

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