Tony ¦ Film Review (4.5*): A Wonderful Bildungsroman For Anthony Bourdain With An Immaculate Banderas.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Tony”. (2026, 4.5*, 15). Having been on a family holiday for the last week, I’m a week behind in catching up with Tony: the fascinating dramatised-biopic, loosely telling the story of how famous chef Anthony Bourdain and cooking first intersected. It’s a superb watch, even if some of the … Read more

Coyote vs. Acme ¦ Film Review (4*): Roger Rabbit For The 2020’s Is Hilarious.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Coyote vs. Acme”. (2026, 4*, PG). Along with the original Fred Quimby “Tom and Jerry” cartoons the short animations that really hit my comedy buttons as a kid was Wile E. Coyote’s ludicrous battles with the Roadrunner. Yes, Bugs and Daffy were all very well (we even named a … Read more

over/under ¦ Film Review (4*): Pre-Pubescent Angst Delicately Portrayed.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “over/under”. (2026, 4*, 15). My thanks to Bulldog Film Distribution for sending me an early screener copy of “over/under”, a new coming of age drama and the directorial debut of Sophia Silver. According to IMDB, this seems to have sat on the shelf since 2022 (which must be a … Read more

The Last House ¦ Film Review (3*): When ‘Survival’ Is Not The Same As ‘Living’.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Last House”. (2026, 3*, 12A). Recently released on Netflix, The Last House is an interesting – if slightly bonkers – slice of Sci Fi. There are moments of real entertainment, as you might expect from the varied pedigree of the creators: the director Louis Leterrier gave us such … Read more

Lady (3*): An Aristocrat Whose Pretence The Film Crew Can See Right Through.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Lady” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3*, ’15’). Yesterday, my press accreditation for the 2026 London Film Festival came through… Hoorah! And yet, the films from last year’s festival continue to dribble out. Case in point, “Lady” which is released in UK cinemas today. With all the … Read more