Derek Winnert

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Keeping the Faith *** (2000, Ben Stiller, Edward Norton, Jenna Elfman, Eli Wallach, Anne Bancroft) Classic Movie Review 1717

Director Edward Norton’s 2000 movie stars himself and Ben Stiller as a priest, Father Brian Finn, and a rabbi, Jake Schram, who are in love with the same woman Anna Riley (Jenna Elfman). Jake is attracted […]

Sep, 28

East of Eden ***** (1955, James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Richard Davalos, Jo Van Fleet, Burl Ives, Lois Smith) – Classic Movie Review 1079

James Dean became an overnight movie icon as the embodiment of the mid-50s rebellious American teenager in just three films made in a little over a year before his death in a car crash in […]

Apr, 12

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider *** (2001, Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Iain Glen, Noah Taylor, Daniel Craig, Chris Barrie, Richard Johnson, Leslie Phillips) – Classic Movie Review 971

Director Simon West’s 2001 action adventure movie, based on the famous video game, sometimes struggles a bit but is always entertaining enough, though its most lasting legacy is that it turned Angelina Jolie into a […]

Mar, 23

Starred Up ****½ ( 2013, Jack O’Connell, Ben Mendelsohn, Rupert Friend) – Movie Review

Starred Up is an awesome, often terrifying film finding new ground in the old prison movie territory. Jack O’Connell is incredible as the deeply troubled 19-year-old Eric, who is prematurely transferred from a young offenders’ […]

Dec, 05

Priest **** (1994, Linus Roache, Tom Wilkinson, Robert Carlyle) – Classic Movie Review 330

Director Antonia Bird’s outstanding 1994 drama about a young, idealistic priest, Father Greg Pilkington (Linus Roache), who is struggling between his Catholic calling and his homosexuality, is extremely moving, persuasive and thought provoking. Arriving in […]

Oct, 27

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