Parallel Mothers (15): Why this Almodóvar is a like ‘Bilk’.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Parallel Mothers” (Madres Paralelas) (2022). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Penélope Cruz has appeared in 7 of Pedro Almodovar’s last 11 films. So the…
One Mann’s Movies: Top 10 of 2021
My personal choice of Top 10 Movies of 2021 in video form here – https://youtu.be/oKmM1vhRD5c. Includes at the start of the video my “2021 Movie Montage” of all the movies…
November Movie Roundup: Covid impacted, so a look ahead.
Well, I came back from a short holiday with Covid-19. And I have to say, it’s not been pleasant at all, even with my double jabs. The result is that…
October Movie Roundup: No Time to Sit At Home.
They used to say about the early cars of Henry Ford that “you can have any colour you like, as long as it’s black”. As a cinephile, this phrase comes…
September Movie Roundup: Fewer kiddies; more horror!
Back to School! With the school’s going back, the throng of children in the cinemas has now dissipated. The perfect time then, if you are someone particularly Covid-cautious, to renew…
August Movie Roundup: Summer blockbusters at the ready!
Summer Blockbuster time What woeful weather for August! But at least it doesn’t make you feel so bad at turning your back on the sunshine to disappear into a darkened…
Palm Springs (15): Did Anyone Order Groundhog for two?
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Palm Springs” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Nyles (Andy Samberg) is reliving the same day over and over again at a…
Sound of Metal (15): Don’t ignore that ear-bud volume warning on your phone kids!
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Sound of Metal” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: In “Sound of Metal”, drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) and singer Lou (Olivia Cooke)…
The Mauritanian (15): America, are you squirming with embarrassment?
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Mauritanian” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: BAFTA nominated but Oscar ignored It’s perhaps not terribly surprising that “The Mauritanian” has been nominated…
Boldy Going Back to the Trekverse: The Star Trek Movies Revisited
So, lockdown viewing has led me to boldly return to the Star Trek movies to re-evaluate and rank them all. Set phasars to stun! Just to nail my Trek credentials…