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A One Mann’s Movies review of “Blue Jean” (2023). Another film, new out this week, and nominated for “Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer”* at the upcoming BAFTAs. “Blue Jean” takes us back to 1988 and a VERY different world for homosexual people. (* Note: I originally reference this as up for … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Swimmers” (2022). Yet another film on my BAFTA catch-up list, this one nominated for “Best British Film”. “The Swimmers”, on Netflix, tells the true life story of two sisters, both professional swimmers, and their journey to escape the war in Syria. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of the nominations for the BAFTA “British Short Film Animation” Category. I’ve not done separate reviews for these BAFTA Short Animation nominees but am including short reviews for them in this one post. The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: A … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Triangle of Sadness” (2022). So, another film that is on my BAFTA/Oscar catch-up list that I missed the first time around. “Triangle of Sadness” is up for three BAFTAs (Original Screenplay, Supporting Actress (Dolly De Leon who played Abigail) and Casting) and three Oscars (Original Screenplay, Best Director and … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Quiet Girl” (2022). (Original Title: An CailĂn CiĂşin). I watched “The Quiet Girl” because it it nominated for the Best International Film in both the Oscars and the BAFTAs. And I’m so glad I did. It is just perfection in film-making and storytelling. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): … Read more