A One Mann’s Movies review of “Michael”. (2026, 2*, 12A). So, how to rate this ‘film’ about Michael Jackson’s rise to fame? I’d call it a biopic, but I really don’t think I can bring myself to. For this is such a sanitised and sickly-sweet parody of a music biopic that it would be a … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Hate U Give” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. I saw this as part of a “Secret Cinema” event by Cineworld cinemas in the UK. That’s where you go to see a pre-release movie without knowing what it is going to be. It’s an … Read more
Tennis and sex, but without the grunting. Here’s a good test of someone’s age…. ask the question “Billie-Jean?”. Millennials will probably come back with “Huh?”; those in their 30’s or 40’s might come back with “Michael Jackson!”; those older than that will probably reply “King!”. “Battle of the Sexes” (which I just managed to catch … Read more