“Lost” first aired in September 2018, and became a firm favourite through its tortuous (and sometimes very frustrating) six series. It’s the series that put J.J. Abrams on the mainstream stage. In rememberance of a great series, I’ve put a slideshow video together featuring my son George Mann played a medley (arranged expertly by Chris … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Hatching” (2022). (Original title “Pahanhautoja”) This was the latest in Cineworld’s “Secret Screening” where the audience don’t know what the film will be before it runs. What would it be? “See How They Run”? “Don’t Worry Darling”? When the audience found out it was the subtitled Finnish horror film … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Beast” (2022). Idris Elba really doesn’t have much luck with me with his feature films. I think he’s a wonderful actor… but some of his movie vehicles really stink. And “Beast” (not to be confused with the 2017 Jessie Buckley / Johnny Flynn offering) is another one. Bob the … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mr Malcolm’s List” (2022). The second of my double bill from yesterday, “Mr Malcolm’s List” is a period drama set in the early 1800’s that draws significantly from classic works such as “Pride and Prejudice” and “Emma”. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: Spurned in love by the … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Fall” (2022). Having been on holiday, I now have some catching up to do! “Fall” is the first of a double bill I saw yesterday. Occasionally there’s a low budget movie (in this case, just $3 million) that does something novel and original and hits a nerve with audiences. … Read more