A One Mann’s Movies review of “Navalny” (2022). This was only one of three feature-length films that I failed to see from the BAFTA nominations… so of course it won! But “Navalny” is a rare thing: an intimate documentary that is gripping from start to finish. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Alexei Navalny … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Rebecca” (1940). The photo above for “Rebecca” comes from the special poster produced for the film by Harbour Lights cinema in Southampton (a splendid little cinema!). Harbour Lights staff, in this case Anastasia, get their personal film favourites shown again on the big screen. And what a joy it … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Women Talking” (2023). Amongst the awards feature films, there’s a lot of overlap between the BAFTA nominations and the Oscar nominations. But one notable difference is the snub given by the BAFTAs to “Women Talking”: not a single nomination. At the Oscars, the film has fared better, with nominations … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Moonage Daydream” (2022). A bit behind on writing up some of my BAFTA related films. But “Moonage Daydream” by Brett Morgen was up for the Best Documentary category. In the event, it didn’t win, losing to “Navalny” – annoyingly, one of only three of the BAFTA feature films that … Read more
This Sunday (19th February) sees the 2023 BAFTAs being announced. As is now traditional, I’m sticking my neck out and suggesting my “Will Win” and “Should Win” opinions for the BAFTA Awards. With such a host of really great films released in 2022, post Covid, this is going to be a horribly difficult year to … Read more