Glenrothan (3*): Cox Writes A Love Letter To Scotland.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Glenrothan”. (2026, 3*, 12A). I’m late in the game in seeing this directorial debut of Brian Cox – “Glenrothan” – since I suspect it will probably be leaving most UK cinemas this week. But I’m sure you’ll be able to catch it on streaming fairly shortly. This is a … Read more

Marlowe (15): Scriptwriters that deserve to go for a swim with the fishies, capeesh?

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Marlowe” (2023). As a production company, A24 have developed a fabulous reputation for releasing great stuff: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” being their latest Oscar winner. In contrast, Sky Original Movies seem to be a brand that, 8 times out of 10, deliver disappointments. And here’s their latest – … Read more

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Battle of the Sexes (2017).

Tennis and sex, but without the grunting. Here’s a good test of someone’s age…. ask the question “Billie-Jean?”. Millennials will probably come back with “Huh?”; those in their 30’s or 40’s might come back with “Michael Jackson!”; those older than that will probably reply “King!”. “Battle of the Sexes” (which I just managed to catch … Read more