H Is For Hawk (4*): A Film Alive With The Absurdities Of Death.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “H Is For Hawk” (2026, 4*, 12A). “H Is For Hawk” was one of the films nominated for the 2026 BAFTAs, and to be honest I’m a bit surprised that it wasn’t nominated also in some other categories, including cinematography, music, screenplay and the inimitable Claire Foy in the … Read more

The 2026 BAFTA Film Nominations: A Decidedly British Slant on the Films Being Recognised.

It’s January 27th 2026 and the BAFTA Nominations are out! So, hot on the heels of the nominations for the 2026 Oscars, the BAFTA nominations for 2026 were announced. They neatly reflect the attitude of the more British centric voters to the qualities of British Film, with films like “Pillion” and “I Swear” getting a … Read more

No Other Choice (4.5*): If You Want To Get A Job, Get A Head.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “No Other Choice” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 4*, 15). Original title: Eojjeolsuga eobsda Originally seen at the LFF, “No Other Choice” is also out today in UK cinemas and it’s another class act from Park Chan-wook. I was really surprised it didn’t pick up any Oscar … Read more

The History of Sound (3*): Well-Acted But Slightly Dull Tale That Only Gains Interest in the Close.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The History of Sound” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3*, 15). Paul Mescal must be smarting a bit today after not getting an Oscar nomination for his performance in “Hamnet” when – in my books – he might have been considered as one of the leading contenders. … Read more

The 2026 Oscar Nominations: Who Is On The Glittering And Distinguished List This Year?

It’s January 22nd 2026 and the Oscar Nominations are out! So, here are the nominations for the 2026 Oscars, as just announced in Los Angeles. From my previous post, you might remember that the Flickering Dreams team – myself, The Reverend Andy Godfrey, Scott Forbes and Emma Sewell – had a podcast to predict these … Read more