The Wrecking Crew (2.5*): Generic Action Film With Added Gore but Some Comic Lines.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Wrecking Crew”. (2026, 2.5*, ’15’). My Flickering Dreams colleague Emma Sewell (from Emma @ The Movies) absolutely loves this type of film…. and I always dread writing a review for a film like “The Wrecking Crew” since I know she will be “disappointed” with me! I put this … Read more

Heads of State (3.5*): Ridiculous But Kind Of Fun in a Kooky Sort of Way.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Heads of State” (2025, 3.5*, 12). This Amazon Prime offering is definitely NOT going to get any Oscar buzz. But as a mindless, park-your-brain-at-the-door action comedy it has a kooky charm and some genuinely nice touches. It also is another example of a US President portrayed as someone more … Read more

Paint (12): Sex, Oils and Mount Mansfield.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Paint” (2023). In my eyes, Owen Wilson always seems to play himself in movies. But here, despite the character’s name, he most definitely plays someone else…. someone beloved of bored Covid-lockdown painters like me! Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Carl Nargle (Owen Wilson) has been the star … Read more