Porcelain War (3.5*): 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 (5*): 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 (5*): 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 (4*): 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.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (4.5*): High Drama for a Family Caught on the Wrong Side of a Revolution.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Seed of the Sacred Fig". A tense and brilliantly produced Iranian political thriller. 4.5/5.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards 2025: The Winners
The winners for the Sceen Actors Guild are out with the race for the Oscars now even more wide open.
Captain America: Brave New World (2*): Even Harrison Ford Can Barely Save This Tired Bashy/Crashy Marvel Offering.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Captain America: Brave New World". A tiresome, confused crashy/bashy muddle, barely saved only by Harrison Ford. 2/5.
The Monkey (3.5*): 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.
