Maestro (15): Composer; Conductor; Educator; Homosexual; Egotist; Jew: a complex life.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Maestro” (2023). I’m pleased to announce that “Maestro” does NOT feature a flamboyance of flamingoes (see introduction to “Leave The World Behind“)! So I don’t feel obliged to wear sack-cloth and join a monastery just yet! I can well see why this one is getting awards attention. It is … Read more

Leave The World Behind (15): “If You’re Not Paranoid By Now, It’s Probably Too Late”.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Leave the World Behind” (2023). “Leave The World Behind” is another apocalyptic thriller, showing on Netflix. But this one is at least done with some style and suspense. It also, remarkably, features a flamboyance of flamingoes…. the second film in a row for me to see (after “Wonka“) to … Read more

Wonka (PG): A World of Pure Imagination.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Wonka” (2023). I can’t say that I built up very big expectations for “Wonka” from the trailer. But when my illustrious daughter Jenn (follow her hilarious susiesecondhand on Instagram!) gave it 10/10 I thought “Hello… maybe this is something special after all”. And so it turned out to be! … Read more

“Flickering Dreams” Ep. 39: Reviews of Eileen, Fallen Leaves, Genie, Family Switch, Candy Cane Lane & The Peasants.

In Episode 39 of Flickering Dreams I’m joined by Andy Godfrey of Sorted Magazine and Konnect Radio, and Scott Forbes of The Forbes Film and TV Review. In this episode Bob, Scott and Andy review the following films: We also have the fourth edition of our new film quiz: “Dr Bob’s Movie Montage Mystery” and we look at … Read more

Family Switch (PG): Bland Freaky Christmas Mash-up Feels Pointless.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Family Switch” (2023). Sigh…. While Disney’s “Freaky Friday” (with Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster) in 1976 was fresh and original, this is a genre that has really been done to death. “Family Switch” has some moments of good humour, but overall feels like a lazy retelling of the same … Read more