“Lost” first aired in September 2018, and became a firm favourite through its tortuous (and sometimes very frustrating) six series. It’s the series that put J.J. Abrams on the mainstream stage. In rememberance of a great series, I’ve put a slideshow video together featuring my son George Mann played a medley (arranged expertly by Chris … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Bad Times at the El Royale” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: 15; US: R. Imagine a ménage à trois of Agatha Christie, Alfred Hitchcock and Quentin Tarantino at the Overlook Hotel with a banging 60’s soundtrack. Got that unpleasant vision in your mind? Good! You’re halfway there … Read more
Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: A One Mann’s Movies review of “Spielberg” (2017). Certification: UK: NR; US: TV-MA. “Spielberg” Review: “Spielberg” is an HBO-produced documentary by documentarian Susan Lacy. You’ll never guess who the subject is?! Steven Spielberg is a product of one of the most surprising revolutions in Hollywood in the late 70’s: … Read more
In rather a departure from my normal posts, here’s a review of the epic concert held at the Royal Albert Hall in London last night (20th October 2017) to celebrate the 50th birthday of film, TV and videogame composer Michael Giacchino. With the deaths in recent years of Jerry Goldsmith and James Horner (the latter … Read more
IT… didn’t really float my boat. IT is based on the Stephen King novel, and tells the disturbing recurring events that happen within the town of Derry in Maine. Kids keep disappearing and sightings of a spooky clown, other visitations and red balloons occur. A group of bullied high school kids – one directly impacted … Read more