The Monkey (15): A Fun, Gory Splatterfest That Makes For a Fine Popcorn Comedy/Horror.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Monkey" (plus a rant about a Range Rover ad!). A fun popcorn comedy/horror from Oz Perkins. 3.5/5.
The Oscars Live Action Short Film Nominees, 2025.
One Mann's Movies Review of the Live Action Short Films from the 2025 Oscars, being announced on March 2nd.
Black Box Diaries (15): A Brave Woman’s Fight for Justice in a Patriarchal Society.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Black Box Diaries". A moving documentary about one raped Japanese woman's fight for justice. 4/5.
The 2025 BAFTAs – My “Will Win” and “Should Win” predictions… Plus the DID WIN Results!
One Mann's Movies predictions for the 2025 #BAFTA awards, now updated with the winners. Got 12/24 which, frankly, this year I'm happy with!
The Union: A Seriously Tired and Uninspiring Impossible Mission.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Union" on #netflix. Tired and unoriginal schedule filler with Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry. 2/5.
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (15): OK, I Admit It – I Cried A Bit.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy": A "Final Chapter" for Bridget hits the high notes.Fans will love it. 4/5.
September 5: A Broadcast That Challenged Ethical Boundaries.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "September 5": A terrific thriller about the Munich terrorists and broadcasting ethics. 5/5.
Memoir of a Snail (15): A Stop-Motion Animation That “Celebrates the Cracks”!
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Memoir of a Snail". An hilarious Aussie Stop/Motion triumph. 4.5/5.
I’m Still Here: The Brazilian Oscar Wild-card Deserves It’s Place.
One Mann's Movies FIlm Review of "I'm Still Here": The surprise Brazilian Oscar nominated film deserves its place. Gripping and moving family drama. 4/5.
Hard Truths: Less “Glass Half Empty”… More “Glass Bone Dry”.
One Mann's Movies FIlm Review of "Hard Truths": An excellent Mike Leigh film about mental illness. Marianne Jean-Baptiste deserves the #BAFTA. 4/5.