Scoop (15): A Journalistic Coup in a Right Royal Under-Age Sex Scandal.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Scoop” (2024). It’s a moment in British television history and a journalistic ‘Scoop’ of epic proportions. On November 16th 2019 and, in a Newsnight special, BBC reporter Emily Maitlis engages with Prince Andrew head-to-head. It’s an interview that Andrew hoped would clear his name in regards to the Jeffrey … Read more

Hamlet (2024) (15): Glittering McKellen in a Quirky but Exquisite Age-Blind Version.

Ian McKellen in dark glasses playing Hamlet in the Sean Mathias 2024 production.

A One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Hamlet” (2024). Note that Hamlet will be available on DVD, Blu-ray & Digital Download from 8th April! And the disc cover has my quote on it, as above! The Covid lockdown in 2020 did a lot of damage to the performing arts in the UK, but none more so than to theatres. One of … Read more

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (12A): Writers Throwing Monstrous Shit Against The Wall.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” (2024). There are films that make me love cinema. And then again, there are films that make me despair for cinema. Guess which category “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” falls into? Even the title is nonsensical…. what is it supposed to even … Read more

Fast Charlie (15): Pierce Brosnan and Morena Baccarin? #Punching!

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Fast Charlie” (2024). “Fast Charlie”, streaming on Prime Video, attracted me for two reasons*. Firstly, however dire some of his film choices have been, I do like watching Pierce Brosnan on the screen. Secondly, this one was directed by the veteren film director Phillip Noyce who led two of … Read more

Mother’s Instinct (15): A Thrilling Psychological Rollercoaster.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mother’s Instinct” (2024). What a treat to see a psychological thriller where you can be genuinely surprised by the twists and turns. “Mother’s Instinct” delivers just that, bolstered by excellent performances by two of the finest actresses working today. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: It’s 1960 and … Read more