Animol ¦ Film Review (3.5*): Blood Pressure Raised in Stressful ‘Prison’ Drama.

Our #onemannsmovies review of “Animol” (2026) from the 2026 London Film Festival. a gritty and tense prison drama from debut director Ashley Walters. 3.5/5.

A Girl Unknown ¦ Film Review (4*): This Chinese ‘Boyhood’ is Impressive and Moving.

Our #onemannsmovies review of “A Girl Unknown” (2026) from the 2026 London Film Festival. A decade-spanning drama of a young girl brought up within a China that wants to control population growth. A moving tale with brilliant cinematography. 4/5.

Moonglow ¦ Film Review (3.5*): Sleazy Cops, Lazy Sax and a Purple Butt in this Manila Noire.

Our #onemannsmovies review of “Moonglow” (2026) from the 2026 London Film Festival. A Manila-set neo-noir that is moody and magnificent at times but is let down by a weak ending. 3.5/5.

Wicker ¦ Film Review (5*): More Than Just “Fuckable Furniture”.

An hilariously twisted fairy-tale that is delightful from beginning to end. Utterly recommended. 5/5.

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! ¦ Film Review (3.5*): Of Grief And Glitter-Balls.

A fun and moderately uplifting slice of rom-com fantasy with a side order of grief. Unpredictable and quirky, but I found it to have some pacing issues that made it feel longer than it was. 3.5/5.