Censor (15): All the bloody cuts.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Censor” (2021). One Mann’s Movies Rating: What Enid is trying to judge. What’s acceptable to enter homes on VHS (though I was always a Betamax guy). (Source: Vertigo Releasing). Plot Summary: It’s the early 1980’s in the UK*. Enid Baines (Niamh Algar) is a censor working for the (not … Read more

Reminiscence (12A): I’ll only remember how disappointing it was.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Reminiscence” (2021). One Mann’s Movies Rating: Mae (Rebecca Ferguson) and Nick (Hugh Jackman) testing Covid restrictions. (Source: Warner Brothers). Plot Summary: It’s the near future and global warming and a recent war have drastically changed life in Miami. The days are too hot to do anything other than sleep, … Read more

The Night House (15): This one really creeped me out.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Night House” (2021). One Mann’s Movies Rating: “The Night House” looked intriguing from the trailer, not least for the inclusion of the wonderful Rebecca Hall. But for once it well lived up to my expectations. Beth (Rebecca Hall) and a concerned Claire (Sarah Goldberg) (Source: Searchlight Pictures). Plot … Read more

Short Film Review: “The Tattooist”

A One Mann’s Movies review of “TheTattooist” (2018). One Mann’s Movies Rating: I occasionally get sent ‘screeners’ for short films, and such is the case here where Malaysian director Michael Wong sent me a link to review his short film “The Tattooist”. Always happy to support new talent trying to make a mark. This is … Read more

Short Film Review: The Story of 90 Coins (2015).

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Story of 90 Coins” (2015). One Mann’s Movies Rating: I occasionally get sent ‘screeners’ for short films, and such is the case here where Malaysian director Michael Wong sent me a link to review his short film “The Story of 90 Coins”. Always happy to support new talent … Read more