A One Mann’s Movies review of “Relay” (2025, 4*, 15). Remember all of those delightfully straightforward ‘conspiracy’ thrillers in the 80’s and 90’s like “No Way Out” (1987); “The Pelican Brief” (1993); “Enemy of the State” (1998)? “Relay”, the new film from David (“Hell or High Water“) McKenzie, reminded me a lot of that simpler … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Critic”. Ian McKellen delivers another tour de force in a tale of intrigue in 1930’s London. 4/5.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Babes”. A Booksmart-lite that misses as often as it hits. 2.5/5.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Rebecca” (1940). The photo above for “Rebecca” comes from the special poster produced for the film by Harbour Lights cinema in Southampton (a splendid little cinema!). Harbour Lights staff, in this case Anastasia, get their personal film favourites shown again on the big screen. And what a joy it … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” (2023). Man, oh, man. It’s been a heavy few weeks of watching award candidate films. Many are very very long. Many, particularly this year, have covered topics of depression and mental health. So. it’s a nice detox to watch a romcom like … Read more