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
What is it? A couple of new features I wanted to point out on the One Mann’s Movies web site. One is to share particular film reviews to your own social media channels; the other improves the search capability significantly. New sharing widgets. You’ll now see if you open a review a new set of … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Drama”. (2026, 4*, 15). The trailer for this is really great! There! You haven’t heard me say that for a very, very long time have you? I’m normally complaining about them being too spoilerish. But the marketing team behind the trailer for “The Drama” really need to be … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Splitsville”. (2026, 3.5*, 15). I must admit that I rather enjoyed this edgy, risqué darkly-funny comedy, despite finding no redeeming features in any of the characters. Virtually everyone lies and cheats and is beastly to each other! So it won’t be for you if you are not into your … Read more