Being the Ricardos (15): “Don’t F*** with the Cuban”.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Being the Ricardos” (2021). So, as we drive relentlessly towards the Oscars on March 27th, I’m trying to fill in my gaps in the nominations lists. And “Being the Ricardos” is up for three of the acting awards: Best Actor (Javier Bardem); Best Actress (Nicole Kidman) and Best Supporting … Read more

Stan & Ollie (PG): When the Laughter has to End.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Stan & Ollie” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: PG; US: PG. The problem with any comedy double act is that if illness or death get in the way (think Dustin Gee and Les Dennis; or Morecambe and Wise) the wheels can come off for the other partner. … Read more

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)

A gently comedic story of love and deceit. Perpetuating little white lies is part of everyday life and keeps society ticking over. But to what point is it acceptable to massage an ego with a dirty black lie. A real whopper. And is such a  lie perpetuated by love?  Greed?  Or the pursuit of personal glory? … Read more