A One Mann’s Movies review of “One Battle After Another” (2025, 4*, 15). Paul Thomas Anderson has followed up “Licorice Pizza” from 2021 with this very different action comedy-thriller. I described “Licorice Pizza” as “Like going downhill on an out-of-control toboggan” and I could use the identical title for this film! Because it is totally … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Long Walk” (2025, 3.5*, 15). “The Long Walk” was one of the first books published by the great Stephen King at the tender age of 19, so it is quite surprising that it has never seen a movie version. But now it has been brought to the screen … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Licorice Pizza” (2022). Occasionally a movie comes along that makes you think you have done a few rounds with Anthony Joshua. “Licorice Pizza” is one such movie. A riotous and helter-skelter script that never stays still long enough for you to work out whether you are actually enjoying the … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Black Panther” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: The alleged acting swan-song of Daniel Day-Lewis (“Lincoln“) sees him deliver a brilliantly intense portrayal of a maestro in his craft with all the quirks and egotistical faults that come with that position. Reynolds Woodcock is the craftsman behind a … Read more