RIP to the definitive Bond: Sean Connery
The passing of a true movie legend at the age of 90.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (15): a triumph for Sorkin.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Trial of the Chicago 7”: a masterclass in historical court room drama from the master of the genre - Aaron Sorkin. 5/5.
Love “On the Rocks” (12)? Ain’t no surprise!
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “On the Rocks”: delicious comedy on marital suspicions from Sofia Coppola. Bill Murray's on top form. 4.5/5.
Endless (12A): A Ghost “Ditto” – but without the star quality
"Endless" is a "Ghost" retread with a teen-love backstory. A good concept, but we are well into B-movie territory here. 2/5.
Saint Maud (15): “My Little Saviour” delivers astonishing psycho-religious chills.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Saint Maud”: an astonishing debut performance by writer/director Rose Glass with Morfydd Clark as the troubled religious zealot on a crusade. 4.5/5.
Bill and Ted Face the Music (PG): Party on ’til we drop (dudes).
One Mann's Movies review of Bill and Ted's latest time-tripping outing, 29 years after their last. A scattergun approach to the comedy, but one that will please fans. 3/5.
Enola Holmes (12): The unsinkable Millie Bobby Brown.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Enola Holmes”: a Fleabag-style romp through an alternative family history of Sherlock Holmes featuring rising star Millie Bobby Brown. Pleasantly entertaining. 3.5/5.
Yes, it’s me!
I appeared again on the BBC’s “Pointless” quiz tonight (on BBC2 due to the Olympics coverage) with my daughter Jenn. And will be on tomorrow again as well. This was…