Jack McDevitt – Eternity Road (1997)
May 08, 2007 by Mr. Nau A few centuries after the collapse of our civilizations, the United States has fragmented into group of small countries with few artifacts from ancient times left, except the collapsing remains of roadways and buildings. This adventure trudges in places, but is a good read nonetheless — the story of […]
Billy Elliot (2000)
May 07, 2007 by Mr. Nau Billy Elliot lives with his working class family in northern England. While his brother and father are on strike from the local coal mine, Billy discovers a ballet class and becomes passionate about becoming a dancer. While sometimes too campy, this triumphant, feel-good story is well-acted and enjoyable. Grade: […]
The Flying Scotsman (2006)
May 05, 2007 by Mr. Nau Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Boyd, and Danny Cox star in this autobiographical story of Graeme Obree, a Scottish cyclist whose radically innovative bicycle designs won him world championships and bans from UCI. This thrilling story shows how the obsession of one man and the support of his friends changed […]
Howards End (1992)
May 03, 2007 by Mr. Nau Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, and Helena Bonham Carter star in this drama surrounding two families in different social classes, set in early 20th century England. The pacing is glacial, the cinematography beautiful, and the characters primarily concerned themselves with propriety and politeness. Thompson completely steals the show, earning an […]
Platoon (1986)
May 02, 2007 by Mr. Nau Charlie Sheen stars as Chris, a new infantry private in the Vietnam War, in this extraordinary Oscar-winning war drama directed by Oliver Stone. With an all-star cast, the acting is brilliant and the story is gritty, realistic, and shows the horrors of this unpopular war with startling accuracy. Grade: […]
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