The Trial of the Chicago 7 (15): a triumph for Sorkin.

The Trial of the Chicago 7

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Trial of the Chicago 7”: a masterclass in historical court room drama from the master of the genre – Aaron Sorkin. 5/5.

One Mann's Movies DVD Review: Captain Fantastic (2016)

Dysfunctionally functional. The second of my catch-up films for next Sunday’s Oscars, this time featuring Viggo Mortensen who is up for a Best Actor Oscar. “Captain Fantastic” starts with a dramatic hunting expedition introducing us to the unusual Cash family. Dad Ben (Viggo Mortensen) is bringing up his six kids – Bodevan, Kielyr, Vespyr, Rellian, … Read more

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Robot and Frank (2013)

Frank (played by Frank Langella) is a retired jewel thief who’s paid the price for his previous sins via stints in jail, but who clearly has enough buried stash to live out his retirement in relative comfort and provide for his kids, Madison (played by the infrequently seen Liv Tyler) and Hunter (played by X-men … Read more