A One Mann’s Movies review of “Train Dreams”. (2026, 3.5*, 12A). Ultimately, there is normally one of the ten Oscar Nominated Best Pictures that I don’t particularly click with and this year it looks like being “Train Dreams”. (Perhaps I’m also a bit grumpy that its inclusion bumped out the chance for “The Ballad of … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Green Knight” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: I really wanted to see “The Green Knight” on the big screen, but the movie’s very restricted distribution (ridiculously so) meant that I couldn’t get to it. So it was a small screen watch on Amazon Prime for me. But … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Red Sparrow” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: “Red Sparrow” Review: I recognise that it’s a “thing” that I get into periodic ‘ruts’ of ranting about particular aspects of cinema. But it’s not spoilers in trailers this time! No, the most recent rut I’ve been in is concerned … Read more
“In to Africa”. I managed to miss this film when it was first shown at the end of 2016. And what a shame as it would have UNDOUBTEDLY made my “Films of the Year” list.  Directed by Amma Asante (“Belle”) this is the true tale of a real-life fairy story, featuring a handsome prince … Read more
Hidden Vigour: Negga excels in another glimpse into America’s racist past. A few weeks ago when I reviewed “Hidden Figures” I pointed out the how absurd the racist behaviour at NASA in the 60’s must have appeared to a young boy in the audience at my screening. In many ways, “Loving” – a film that has … Read more