Derek Winnert

Posts Tagged "Oscar winner"

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One Way Passage *** (1932, William Powell, Kay Francis, Aline MacMahon, Frank McHugh) – Classic Movie Review 11,460

Director Tay Garnett’s 1932 Warner Bros pre-Code romantic weepie film One Way Passage stars William Powell and Kay Francis as star-crossed lovers in their most successful film together. Robert Lord won the Academy Award for […]

Aug, 08

Get Out **** (2017, Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landry Jones, LilRel Howery, Marcus Henderson, LilRel Howery) – Movie Review

The 2017 mystery horror thriller is an original mix of horror film and social commentary. Jordan Peele became the first African-American to win the Best Original Screenplay Oscar. London-born Daniel Kaluuya shows star quality. The […]

Mar, 17

Becket ***** (1964, Richard Burton, Peter O’Toole, John Gielgud, Donald Wolfit, Felix Aylmer, Pamela Brown, Martita Hunt, Siân Phillips) – Classic Movie Review 2367

Director Peter Glenville’s 1964 historical battle royal drama is a right regal entertainment and showcases half a dozen or so grand performances from awesome British actors. It won one Oscar. Edward Anhalt won the Academy […]

Apr, 06

Ray **** (2004, Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington) – Classic Movie Review 713

Jamie Foxx’s dazzling turn as blind music legend Ray Charles is a definite Oscar winner and won him the Best Actor Academy Award, as well as a Golden Globe and Bafta award. His seamless portrayal […]

Jan, 18

The Fugitive **** (1993, Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward) – Classic Movie Review 597

Harrison Ford teaches a masterclass in acting grim in David Janssen’s famed Sixties TV role as the fugitive Dr Richard Kimble in director Andrew Davis’s thrilling 1993 action movie, motoring on terrific suspense, relentless pace and dynamic […]

Dec, 30

Interrupted Melody **** (1955, Glenn Ford, Eleanor Parker, Roger Moore, Cecil Kellaway) – Classic Movie Review 495

Oscar nominated Eleanor Parker gives a most touching performance in one of the highpoints of her career as real-life Australian opera diva Marjorie Lawrence who, after her debut at the Paris Opera and at the […]

Dec, 10

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back ***** (1980, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher) – Classic Film Review 30

Hooray, the Star Wars saga continues with what was part 2 in 1980, but it is now known as Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Still looking impossibly young and energised, Mark Hamill, […]

Jul, 07

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