A One Mann’s Movies review of “My Father’s Shadow” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2026, 4*, 12A). Republishing my original review from the LFF, from September 30th 2026. I suggested, after seeing this excellent film at the London Film Festival, that it would probably be unlikely to receive a UK release. I’m glad to … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “100 Nights of Hero” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2026, 3.5*, 12A). This is another film, out on general release in the UK from today, that I saw as one of my final films of the London Film Festival on October 27th 2025. Republishing now. ==== If you’re … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “H Is For Hawk” (2026, 4*, 12A). “H Is For Hawk” was one of the films nominated for the 2026 BAFTAs, and to be honest I’m a bit surprised that it wasn’t nominated also in some other categories, including cinematography, music, screenplay and the inimitable Claire Foy in the … Read more
It’s January 27th 2026 and the BAFTA Nominations are out! So, hot on the heels of the nominations for the 2026 Oscars, the BAFTA nominations for 2026 were announced. They neatly reflect the attitude of the more British centric voters to the qualities of British Film, with films like “Pillion” and “I Swear” getting a … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The History of Sound” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3*, 15). Paul Mescal must be smarting a bit today after not getting an Oscar nomination for his performance in “Hamnet” when – in my books – he might have been considered as one of the leading contenders. … Read more