A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Dog Stars”. (2026, 3*, 15). At the grand old age of 88, it amazes me that Sir Ridley Scott still wants to get out of bed at unearthly times of the morning to film something like The Dog Stars. Why not a nice leisurely lie in and a … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Wuthering Heights”. (2026, 3*, 15). I was late to see this new film from Emerald Fennell, and even later to review it. But “Wuthering Heights” seems to have divided audiences. I suspect most haters will be lovers of the Emily Brontë book, since the film has taken a number … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Frankenstein” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 4*, 15). Another LFF film that is on limited release, in selected cinemas, from today in the UK. Guillermo del Toro’s passion project, “Frankenstein”, is a Netflix production that will start streaming on November 7th. But this really is an impressive, … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Priscilla” (2023). I saw Sofia Coppola’s new biopic, “Priscilla”, a few weeks ago in preview. It’s a well-made film, with a stunning central performance by the 25-year-old Cailee Spaeny. But it’s hardly a film that fills you with festive cheer. It’s released to UK cinemas on January 1st 2024. … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Saltburn” (2023) (from the London Film Festival). “Saltburn” is the follow-up film from Emerald Fennell to “Promising Young Woman“, my number 1 film of 2021. “Saltburn” isn’t going to join that at the top of my 2023 list – for reasons I lay out below – but it is … Read more