William Shakespeare

Hamlet (2024) (15): Glittering McKellen in a Quirky but Exquisite Age-Blind Version.

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Ian McKellen in dark glasses playing Hamlet in the Sean Mathias 2024 production.

A One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Hamlet” (2024). Note that Hamlet will be available on DVD, Blu-ray & Digital Download from 8th April! And the disc cover has my quote on it, as above! The Covid lockdown in 2020 did a lot of damage to the performing arts in the UK, but none more so than to theatres. One of … Read more

The Tragedy of Macbeth (15): Toil and Trouble in classy Joel Coen version.

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A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Tragedy of Macbeth” (2021). I’m still filling the gaps in my Oscar nominations list and next up is this new take on one of the bard’s bloodiest works: “The Tragedy of Macbeth”. This is currently available to stream on Apple+. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Macbeth … Read more