The Swimmers (15): Swimming the Aegeon in a Quest for Glory.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Swimmers” (2022). Yet another film on my BAFTA catch-up list, this one nominated for “Best British Film”. “The Swimmers”, on Netflix, tells the true life story of two sisters, both professional swimmers, and their journey to escape the war in Syria. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: … Read more

The BAFTA Short Film Animation Nominees, 2023.

A One Mann’s Movies review of the nominations for the BAFTA “British Short Film Animation” Category. I’ve not done separate reviews for these BAFTA Short Animation nominees but am including short reviews for them in this one post. The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: A … Read more

Triangle of Sadness (15): Now Abigail is the Captain.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Triangle of Sadness” (2022). So, another film that is on my BAFTA/Oscar catch-up list that I missed the first time around. “Triangle of Sadness” is up for three BAFTAs (Original Screenplay, Supporting Actress (Dolly De Leon who played Abigail) and Casting) and three Oscars (Original Screenplay, Best Director and … Read more

The Quiet Girl (12): Beautiful and Quietly Devastating.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Quiet Girl” (2022). (Original Title: An CailĂ­n CiĂşin). I watched “The Quiet Girl” because it it nominated for the Best International Film in both the Oscars and the BAFTAs. And I’m so glad I did. It is just perfection in film-making and storytelling. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): … Read more

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG): Death stalks us all.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” (2023). We all know that “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinnochio” is going to walk off with the BAFTA and the Oscar for the Best Animated Feature. But, to be honest, I preferred “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”. Packed with funny audio and visual … Read more