Seth Godin – The Dip (2007)

May 24, 2007 by Mr. Nau The idea that “winners never quit and quitters never win” is completely false, as Seth Godin demonstrates in this short book. His examples are full of truth and real-world examples of how to determine what to go for and what to quit. This humorous book was a fun read. […]

The Man Without a Past (2002)

May 22, 2007 by Mr. Nau This Oscar-nominated Finnish film shows the story of an amnesia-afflicted man living in a homeless encampment in Helsinki. The pacing of the story is quite slow, the atmosphere quiet and reflective, and the dialog minimal yet humorous. Solid acting performances make this an enjoyable excursion into something different. Grade: […]

Junebug (2005)

May 20, 2007 by Mr. Nau Embeth Davidtz stars in this very slow-paced and sometimes hard-to-watch yet quaint story of an art gallery owner meeting a prospective artist and her new husband’s rural North Carolina family. Amy Adams shines in an Oscar-winning supporting role as a very enthusiastic pregnant sister-in-law. Grade: B. IMDB: Junebug. 0.3

The Constant Gardener (2005)

May 16, 2007 by Mr. Nau Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz star in this Oscar-winning thriller about a man digging into the conspiracy behind the murder of his activist wife in Kenya. The story is very intelligently written and the acting is magnificent. This picture is a real nailbiter, full of intrigue and unexpected plot […]

Clifford Brown – Clifford Brown Memorial Album (1953)

May 16, 2007 by Mr. Nau If there was ever a testament to the talent of a young musician, this album is it. With a stunning group of bebop stars beside him, Clifford Brown throws down the gauntlet with a virtuosic set of standards and originals, full of unforgettable and stunning improvisation and absolute musical […]

Ken Peplowski – It’s A Lonesome Old Town (1995)

May 16, 2007 by Mr. Nau Ken Peplowski is a talented reed player, doubling on clarinet and tenor saxophone. With a smoking rhythm section and guest stars like Marian McPartland, Charlie Byrd, and Tom Harrell, he struts his stuff on a wide variety of tunes. This nice, easy-going set is easily accessible for any listener. […]

The Mighty (1998)

May 15, 2007 by Mr. Nau Big, quiet Max is an outcast among his classmates. A physically-challenged intellect, Kevin the Freak, moves in next door. The two outsiders become fast friends in this unexpectedly good buddy picture. The script is wonderful, the tension palpable, the acting first-rate, and the story full of exciting adventure. Grade: […]

Chocolat (1988)

May 11, 2007 by Mr. Nau France is a girl who lived in northern Cameroon during the French colonization in the 50s. This glacial picture, mostly one large flashback surrounding her family and their servant, tiptoes along the story. The characters are compelling, the acting is good, but the film feels far longer than it […]

Lonesome Dove (1989)

May 10, 2007 by Mr. Nau Without much opportunity left in dusty Lonesome Dove, Texas, two army buddies, played by Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Duvall, round up a crew, wrangle a herd of cattle, and strike out for Montana. This epic mini-series follows the difficult journey, through treachery and tragedy, to a bittersweet conclusion. […]

Legends of the Fall (1994)

May 09, 2007 by Mr. Nau Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt lead an extraordinary cast in this epic Oscar-winning story set in Montana around World War I. So many spectacular acting performances fill this masterpiece. Beautifully filmed against the breath-taking Rocky Mountains, this picture has it all — action, romance, drama, and great characters. Grade: […]

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