A One Mann’s Movies review of “California Schemin’”. (2026, 4*, 15). James McAvoy is one of Britain’s greatest exports as a star in front of the camera, but with “California Schemin” – although also taking a small acting role – he uses his years of experience to craft an elegant little film telling a fascinating … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Father Mother Sister Brother”. (2026, 3*, 15). Although a celebrated movie auteur, I must admit to being a Jim Jarmusch virgin. Here he returns to a portmanteau approach with “Father Mother Sister Brother”: segments, discrete from each other but all loosely based around siblings meeting up again after a … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Undertone”. (2026, 3.5*, 15). There’s seldom anything new under the movie sun and the concept of mind-control or possession triggered by a particular set of sounds has been done before: John Frankenheimer’s “The Manchurian Candidate” from 1962; “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” from 1969; David Cronenberg’s “Videodrome” from 1983 … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Singin’ In The Rain”. (1952, 5*, U). A recent Everyman ‘Throwback’ showing, “Singin’ In The Rain” was a wonderful and joyful experience to see on the big screen again. If you are following the new “Movie Bread Club” podcasts (AND IF NOT WHY NOT? IT’S BRILLIANT!) then in episode … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Prime Minister”. (2025, 4*, 12). Having just also reviewed “Melania“, which, although a poorly made documentary, actually cast the current First Lady in quite a sympathetic light, here’s a far more coherent and grittier documenatary. “Prime Minister” is not only about a truly remarkable and humble politician, but it … Read more