A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Magic Faraway Tree”. (2026, 4.5*, U). As I’ve said before in this blog, I’m continually amazed why movie production houses just don’t make content purely for kids under 12 and crusty old retired folk like me with spare money to burn! For as I turned the corner into … Read more
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
#onemannsmovies My personal choice of Top 20 Movies of 2023.
A One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “All of us Strangers” (2024). Romance? Drama? Ghost Story? Yes – all of the above! “All of us Strangers” is an extraordinary tour-de-force by writer and director Andrew Haigh. An exquisitely made film that systematically destroys your emotions and leaves you wrung out to dry. Bob the Movie … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Women Talking” (2023). Amongst the awards feature films, there’s a lot of overlap between the BAFTA nominations and the Oscar nominations. But one notable difference is the snub given by the BAFTAs to “Women Talking”: not a single nomination. At the Oscars, the film has fared better, with nominations … Read more