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
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Umma” (2022). “Umma” was a #cineworldunlimited preview screening. The film opens nationwide later this week. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Amanda (Sandra Oh) had a traumatic upbringing at the hands of her abusive ‘Umma’ (“Mother” in Korean). ‘Allergic’ to electricity, she now lives an off-grid life as … 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 “The Night House” (2021). Bob the Movie Man 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). … Read more
If it bleeds, it leads. Life is precious. Bad times always get good again eventually. Winter turns to spring and you feel the warmth of the sun on your face again. So what drives someone – anyone – to the point of despair sufficient for them to ignore all of the potential upturns and to … Read more