A Flickering Dreams Round up of the Best and Worst of Movies in January 2026.
The Flickering Dreams team – myself, Bob Mann, the Reverend Andy Godfrey, Emma Sewell and Scott Forbes – have been back in the studio doing the first of what will…
Is This Thing On? (3.5*): Therapy via Standup.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Is This Thing On?” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2026, 3.5*, 15). I saw “Is This Thing On?” originally at the London Film…
H Is For Hawk (4*): A Film Alive With The Absurdities Of Death.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “H Is For Hawk” (2026, 4*, 12A). “H Is For Hawk” was one of the films nominated for the 2026 BAFTAs, and to be…
The 2026 BAFTA Film Nominations: A Decidedly British Slant on the Films Being Recognised.
It’s January 27th 2026 and the BAFTA Nominations are out! So, hot on the heels of the nominations for the 2026 Oscars, the BAFTA nominations for 2026 were announced. They…
Greenland 2: Migration (1*): A Disaster Film With No Discernible Merits.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Greenland 2: Migration” (2026, 1*, 15). 2020’s “Greenland” was a pretty decent movie of its type. I even gave it 4 stars at the…
No Other Choice (4.5*): If You Want To Get A Job, Get A Head.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “No Other Choice” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 4*, 15). Original title: Eojjeolsuga eobsda Originally seen at the LFF, “No Other Choice”…
The History of Sound (3*): Well-Acted But Slightly Dull Tale That Only Gains Interest in the Close.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The History of Sound” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3*, 15). Paul Mescal must be smarting a bit today after not getting…
The 2026 Oscar Nominations: Who Is On The Glittering And Distinguished List This Year?
It’s January 22nd 2026 and the Oscar Nominations are out! So, here are the nominations for the 2026 Oscars, as just announced in Los Angeles. From my previous post, you…
The Flickering Dreams Team Predict the 2026 Oscar Nominations.
Who’ll Be Nominated for the Oscars on January 22nd? In my previous post on the Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Award winners I indicated that the Flickering Dreams team –…
Rental Family (4*): A Genuinely Feel-good Film About A Quirk Of Japanese Life.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Rental Family” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2026, 4*, 12A). Getting its UK release today, I first caught “Rental Family” at the London…
