The Tragedy of Macbeth (15): Toil and Trouble in classy Joel Coen version.

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

The BAFTA’s 2022 – Will Win / Should Win… and Did Win

This Sunday (13th March) sees the 2022 BAFTAs being announced. As as per the norm, I’m going to stick my neck out and suggest my “Will Win” and “Should Win” opinions. It’s such a random and ‘woke’ set of BAFTA nominations this year, that I fear that things might not necessarily go in the direction … Read more

Boiling Point (15): A Culinery 1917, but without the cheeky cuts.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Boiling Point” (2022). I made a poor start in covering the BAFTA nominations for film awards. But with “Boiling Point” I’m now within one film of covering all the BAFTA Best Film and Best British Film nominees. (Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll get to see “There’s Something About Jamie” … Read more

After Love (12): Joanna Scanlan excels in a cross-channel triangle.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “After Love” (2021). “After Love” (currently available under subscription on the BFI Player) continues my efforts to fill in the gaps in my BAFTA nominations list. This is nominated in four categories: Best British Film; Best Actress (Joanna Scanlan); Best Director (Aleem Khan) and Outstanding Debut by a British … Read more

Flee (15): An awesome piece of true-life storytelling that resonates with the news .

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Flee” (“Flugt”) (2021). “Flee” (currently available to rent on the BFI Player) is another Oscar catch up movie for me that REALLY covers the bases. I was intrigued that it is nominated for Oscars in the categories of “Animated Film”, “Documentary” AND “International Film”, making Oscar history. It’s also … Read more