A One Mann’s Movies review of “California Schemin’”. (2026, 4*, 15). James McAvoy is one of Britain’s greatest exports as a star in front of the camera, but with “California Schemin” – although also taking a small acting role – he uses his years of experience to craft an elegant little film telling a fascinating … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Anemone” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3*, 15). Another of my LFF films getting a UK-wide release today, “Anenome” is a bit of a mixed bag for me. But if you are an actor, it is well worth the ticket price for another chance to see the … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “How to Have Sex” (2023). “How to have sex ” is not the instructional film that the title might imply! We delve into (in my view) the horrendous world of booze-fuelled teenage holidays (what I used to know as Club 18-30 holidays). I just checked and Club 18-30 came … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Last Rifleman” (2023). Having watched “The Great Escaper” and “The Miracle Club” on successive days, both about old folks trying to get to France, I thought I’d complete the trilogy with “The Last Rifleman” – yes, also about a WW2 veteran trying to get to France! Bob the … Read more