A One Mann’s Movies review of “Munich: The Edge of War” (2022). “Munich: The Edge of War” is a fictionalised account of the run up to World War II, albeit based on real historical events. It’s available to watch on Netflix. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Friends Hugh (George MacKay), Paul (Christian Schwochow) … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Umma” (2022). “Umma” was a #cineworldunlimited preview screening. The film opens nationwide later this week. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Amanda (Sandra Oh) had a traumatic upbringing at the hands of her abusive ‘Umma’ (“Mother” in Korean). ‘Allergic’ to electricity, she now lives an off-grid life as … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Tragedy of Macbeth” (2021). I’m still filling the gaps in my Oscar nominations list and next up is this new take on one of the bard’s bloodiest works: “The Tragedy of Macbeth”. This is currently available to stream on Apple+. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Macbeth … Read more
This Sunday (13th March) sees the 2022 BAFTAs being announced. As as per the norm, I’m going to stick my neck out and suggest my “Will Win” and “Should Win” opinions. It’s such a random and ‘woke’ set of BAFTA nominations this year, that I fear that things might not necessarily go in the direction … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Boiling Point” (2022). I made a poor start in covering the BAFTA nominations for film awards. But with “Boiling Point” I’m now within one film of covering all the BAFTA Best Film and Best British Film nominees. (Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll get to see “There’s Something About Jamie” … Read more