The Last Showgirl (15): Struggles With Age and Obsession in Las Vegas.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Last Showgirl". Brilliant turns by Pamela Andreson and Jamie Lee Curtis in a thoughtful and impressive film. 4/5.
Sugarcane (15): A Canadian Real-Life Mix of Philomena, Spotlight, Small Things Like These and Nickel Boys.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Sugarcane". A sombre Canadian-set documentary covering the generational trauma of child abuse in the Catholic church. 3/5.
The Oscars 2025 – One Mann’s Movies “Should Win”, “Will Win” and “Did Win” Results.
The 97th Academy Awards results.... this is how I did!
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat (12): Lying Politicians Set the Backdrop to Tragedy in the Congo.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat". History and Jazz in a violent 1960's Congo. 4/5.
Porcelain War (15): The Firing of Ceramics Goes on Amidst the Chaos of War.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Porcelain War". Following the life of a Ukranian artist on the front line of the war with Russia. 3.5/5.
No Other Land (15): Acts of Wanton Cruelty.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "No Other Land". A visceral documentary set in the West Bank the stirs strong emotions. 5/5.
The Oscars “Documentary Short Film” Nominees, 2025.
One Mann's Movies Review of the Documentary Short Films from the 2025 Oscars, being announced on March 2nd.
The Oscars “Animated Short Film” Nominees, 2025.
One Mann's Movies Review of the Animated Short Films from the 2025 Oscars, being announced on March 2nd.
Sing Sing (15): A Glorious Feel-Good Story of the Worst in Society Finding Salvation Through Arts.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Sing Sing". A brilliant, uplifting masterpiece of a film. Terrific stuff. 5/5.
The Girl With The Needle (15): A Stressful Rollercoaster That’s Not For the Faint-Hearted.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Girl With the Needle". A dark and brooding expressionist film about dark deeds in 1917 Copenhagen. Devastating. 4/5.