A One Mann’s Movies review of “Flee” (“Flugt”) (2021). “Flee” (currently available to rent on the BFI Player) is another Oscar catch up movie for me that REALLY covers the bases. I was intrigued that it is nominated for Oscars in the categories of “Animated Film”, “Documentary” AND “International Film”, making Oscar history. It’s also … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Passing” (2021). “Passing” (on #Netflix) is another catch-up movie for me from last year. Surprisingly, it has been completely overlooked at the Oscars, but is up for awards at this weekend’s BAFTAs: Best British Film; Leading Actress (Tessa Thompson); Supporting Actress (Ruth Negga); and Outstanding Debut by a British … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Coda” (2021). “Coda” is another Oscar-catch-up movie for me. I’d heard a lot of positive noise about this one, but the one thing that stopped me watching this earlier was that it was on Apple+. And frankly, I just don’t need yet another streaming platform in my life! But … Read more
So, the video attached below is the “In Memoriam” section from last night’s Oscars. It registered on two levels with me: It was great that the event happened face-to-face and mask free. But this, together with some other tacky aspects of the show, showed that the Academy need to do MUCH better with the production … Read more
The 93rd Academy Awards take place next Sunday (April 25th), so in the usual tradition here are my Oscar predictions on as to which movies will be carrying home the golden figurine on the night…. and which I think should be doing so! As I have repeatedly moaned about, the inability to see some of … Read more