Derek Winnert

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Wings of Danger [Dead on Course] ** (1952, Zachary Scott, Robert Beatty, Naomi Chance, Kay Kendall) – Classic Movie Review 11,151

‘COUNTERFEIT CARGO!… a fortune in loot… a fabulous woman… a sinister fugitive!’ Director Terence Fisher’s 1952 British black and white crime film Wings of Danger [Dead on Course] imports Zachary Scott as the visiting American star […]

Apr, 30

Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? *** (1968, Doris Day, Terry-Thomas, Patrick O’Neal, Robert Morse, Lola Albright, Jim Backus, Steve Allen) – Classic Movie Review 6364

The New York power cut of 1965 – the Great Northeast Blackout – provides the backdrop for a jolly comedy vehicle for Doris Day, though director Hy Averback’s 1968 movie is a little uncinematic and […]

Dec, 06

Husbands and Wives ** (1992, Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Sydney Pollack, Judy Davis, Juliette Lewis, Liam Neeson) – Classic Movie Review 5728

Writer-director-star Woody Allen’s 1992 mockumentary film comedy-drama report on the state of modern marriage is depressing and disappointing. It has a heavily autobiographical slant that looks embarrassing in the wake of Allen’s family troubles. However, there […]

Jul, 08

The Butterfly Effect **** (2004, Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Melora Walters) – Classic Movie Review 1888

Ashton Kutcher’s teen fans are in for a shock with writer-director Eric Bress and J Mackye Gruber’s 2004 sci-fi thriller. Kutcher dumps his big smile and goofy comedies in favour of frowns, a scruffy beard […]

Nov, 27

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