A Mann on a mission to review movies
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger". A superb documentary narrated by Scorsese about two film-making legends. 5/5.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Last Breath". Tense underwater action in a gripping and truly remarkable true story. Recommended. 4/5.
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.
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.
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One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat". History and Jazz in a violent 1960's Congo. 4/5.
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.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "No Other Land". A visceral documentary set in the West Bank the stirs strong emotions. 5/5.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Sing Sing". A brilliant, uplifting masterpiece of a film. Terrific stuff. 5/5.
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.