Derek Winnert

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Stanley & Iris *** (1990, Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro, Swoosie Kurtz) – Classic Movie Review 5537

Director Martin Ritt’s 1990 drama stars Robert De Niro as Stanley Cox, a hard-working diner cook who is one of 27 million Americans over the age of 17 who cannot read or write. Jane Fonda […]

Jun, 02

Getting It Right ***½ (1989, Jesse Birdsall, Helena Bonham Carter, Jane Horrocks, Lynn Redgrave, John Gielgud) – Classic Movie Review 3797

‘Gavin is 31… and a virgin. One wild night and three women later, he’s finally… Getting It Right.’ Thanks to a sweet story and a sweet cast, this delightful 1988 British comedy about a late […]

Jun, 04

There’s Only One Jimmy Grimble *** (2000, Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Lewis McKenzie, Jane Lapotaire, Gina McKee) – Classic Movie Review 2795

This easy-going junior-league British footie comedy comes from director John Hay in 2000, complete with a well-meaning, too-cosy, simple story, and laid-back, appealing performances. Lewis McKenzie plays shy, bullied Manchester schoolboy Jimmy Grimble who would […]

Aug, 09

Welcome to the Dollhouse **** (1995, Heather Matarazzo) – Classic Movie Review 1371

Writer-director Todd Solondz’s creepy, highly impressive 1995 American independent black comedy movie centres on the trials and tribulations of a grotty 13-year-old schoolgirl called Dawn Wiener (Heather Matarazzo in her film debut, aged actually 13).  […]

Jun, 28

Little Voice **** (1998, Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, Michael Caine) – Classic Movie Review 418

Written and directed by Mark Herman, this is an uneasy transfer to film of a great night out at London’s National Film Theatre – Jim Cartwright’s musical play The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. […]

Nov, 17

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