A One Mann’s Movies review of “How To Make A Killing”. (2026, 2.5*, 15). So, the Illustrious Mrs Movie Man has been keen to see this one ever since seeing the trailer and realising it to be an obvious remake of the 1949 classic “Kind Hearts and Coronets”. In that Ealing classic, Dennis Price played … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Mastermind” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 2*, 12A). Critic Peter Bradshaw in the Guardian described Kelly Reichardt’s new film, “The Mastermind”, thus: “Reichardt’s quietist, observational style is unexpectedly successful at creating a super-naturalistic depiction of an art gallery robbery”, giving it 4 stars. And I will … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Drive Away Dolls” (2024). The Coen brothers hold a solid standing of respect with me. There films, although variable, have never been less than interesting. The trailor for this solo outing, directed by Ethan Coen and co-written by Coen and his wife Tricia Cooke, looked quirky and fun. And … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Sound of Freedom” (2023). This is a really difficult one to review. For it is virtually impossible to separate the quality of “Sound of Freedom” from the absurd levels of QAnon conspiracy accusations and counter-accusations that are swirling around it on social media. Let me give it a shot. … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Passing” (2021). “Passing” (on #Netflix) is another catch-up movie for me from last year. Surprisingly, it has been completely overlooked at the Oscars, but is up for awards at this weekend’s BAFTAs: Best British Film; Leading Actress (Tessa Thompson); Supporting Actress (Ruth Negga); and Outstanding Debut by a British … Read more