A One Mann’s Movies review of “One Life” (2023). “One Life” has been doing the film festival circuit, but I missed it at the London Film Festival. But although it’s not officially released until January 1st, I saw it at a Cineworld Unlimited preview screening this week. It’s excellent, and I’ll be paying a second … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Three Musketeers: Milady” (2023). Out now, “Milady” is the sequel to “The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan” which came out in April. Both movies were filmed back-to-back over 150 days from August 2021 to June 2022 with an average budget of $39 million each. Will they make their money back? Well, … Read more
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
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
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