Blink Twice (15): Absolute power corrupts… absolutely in this “Me Too” thriller.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Blink Twice” (2024). When I saw the trailer of Zoë Kravitz’s “Blink Twice” I was immediately reminded of Mark Mylod’s 2022 comedy/horror “The Menu“.…
Lyvia’s House (’15’): Love, sex, voyeurism, murder, incest… just your regular Californian rural town.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Lyvia’s House” (2024). I occasionally get sent screeners for upcoming film releases and “Lyvia’s House” is one of those. Directed by the Greek director…
Cuckoo (15): Weird and whacky but kept me interested throughout.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Cuckoo” (2024). “Cuckoo” is a German-set psychological-horror movie set in an alpine hotel where very strange things are going on. Bob the Movie Man…
Alien: Romulus (15): The ‘Rogue One’ of the franchise meets the acid test.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Alien: Romulus” (2024). The Alien franchise has had a rocky history with fans. The original Ridley Scott classic from 1979 has never been beaten,…
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (PG): Still brilliant but with uneven pacing.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Extended Edition)” (2003). In their latest “Throwback” season, Everyman Cinemas in the UK are showing the…
Only The River Flows (15): Bleak Chinese Noir that requires concentration (and then some).
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Only the River Flows” (2023) (from the London Film Festival). Original Chinese Title: 河边的错屋 (He bian de cuo wu) One of the joys of…
It Ends With Us (15): The Unreliable Narrator in an abusive relationship.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “It Ends With Us” (2024). “It Ends With Us” is based on a best-selling book by Colleen Hoover (which, of course, I haven’t read,…
Trap (15): A Shymalan-family Vanity Project and a Big Disappointment.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Trap” (2024). M. Night Shyamalan movies are a bit like Russian Rouletter but in reverse. For every six movies you’ll get a cracker. But…
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (PG): A stone cold classic from Peter Jackson.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition)” (2002). In their latest “Throwback” season, Everyman Cinemas in the UK are…
Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG): A surprisingly enjoyable family film.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Harold and the Purple Crayon” (2024). The source material for “Harold and the Purple Crayon” dates back to 1955 and Crockett Johnson’s children’s book.…