A One Mann’s Movies review of “Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: The ‘Judas’ in “Judas and the Black Messiah” is Bill O’Neil (LaKeith Stanfield). He works as an informer for FBI man Mitchell (Jesse Plemons), who has him over a barrel for impersonating an FBI officer. Fred … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Hillbilly Elegy” (2020). Bob the Movie Man Rating: I missed Ron Howard’s “Hillbilly Elegy” when it came out at the end of last year, but principally wanted to catch up on it to see Glenn Close’s Oscar nominated performance before Sunday’s Oscars. Plot Summary: J.D. Vance (Gabriel Basso), although … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Promising Young Woman” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: “Promising Young Woman” sees Cassie (Carrie Mulligan) out to wage war on predatory men sexually asserting themselves on vulnerable woman in bars. But with the chance mention of a name, her mission takes on a whole new level … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The United States vs Billie Holiday” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: It’s the late 40’s in the US. We follow the distressing story of Billie Holiday (Andra Day) through her period of fame and drug addiction, while constantly pursued by Harry Anslinger (Garrett Hedlund) of the … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Palm Springs” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Nyles (Andy Samberg) is reliving the same day over and over again at a wedding in Palm Springs. Suddenly joining him in the loop is fellow wedding guest Sarah (Cristin Milioti). The no-hoper man has given up trying to … Read more