A One Mann’s Movies review of “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” (2019). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: Certification: UK: 15; US: R. I have a big apology to make to Melissa McCarthy. A few months ago, at the excellent Picturehouse Harbour Lights film trivia quiz (every 2nd Tuesday of the month in Southampton… “be there and be… … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Roma” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: Certification: UK: 15; US: R. Alfonso CuarĂłn‘s “Roma” has been lauded with praise and award’s hype, and I must admit to have been a little bit snooty about it. A black-and-white Spanish language film with subtitles that – to be honest – looks a … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Will Win / Should Win / Did Win for the BAFTAs 2019 It’s that time again when the glitterati of the film world put on their tuxes and sit uncomfortably in the Royal Albert Hall hoping for their names to be called – that is, other than Bryan Singer! Joanna Lumley will … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Glass” (2019). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: Certification: UK: 15; US: PG-13. I just re-read my review for “Split” from 2016: a movie that had its moments (mostly from James McAvoy) and from an interesting group of characters (also McAvoy!). In terms of “WTF” moments it’s up there in the league … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Mule” (2019). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: Certification: UK: 15; US: R. It’s delightful to see Clint Eastwood back in front of the camera on the big screen. His last starring film was “Trouble with the Curve” in 2012 – a baseball-themed film that I don’t remember coming out in … Read more