A One Mann’s Movies review of “Crime 101”. (2026, 4.5*, 15). I’ve seen comparisons between this film and Uncle Michael’s 1995 classic “Heat“. (No, honestly, Michael Mann IS no relation). That’s a film that I embarrassingly only saw for the first time last July, and loved. And I can see how those comparisons work. Like … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Color Purple” (2024). Originally filmed by Steven Spielberg in 1985 and starring Whoopi Goldberg as Celie (who makes a surprise and uncredited cameo appearance here), this version of “The Color Purple” is based on the hit Broadway musical which ran until 2008. Steven Spielberg is one of … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Tragedy of Macbeth” (2021). I’m still filling the gaps in my Oscar nominations list and next up is this new take on one of the bard’s bloodiest works: “The Tragedy of Macbeth”. This is currently available to stream on Apple+. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Macbeth … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “In the Heights” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: “In the Heights” is another movie that we seem to have been waiting for for years! But – after one failed viewing attempt… thanks #Cineworld… I finally got to see it. The sun always shines. And everyone is beautiful. Just … Read more