Cannonball Adderley – Things Are Getting Better (1958)

Jun 14, 2007 by Mr. Nau Cannonball Adderley joins forces with Milt Jackson, Wyton Kelley, Percy Heath, and Art Blakey in this beautiful hard-bop set that includes the title track, a grooving rendition of “Groovin’ High”, and a memorable version of Cole Porter’s “Just One of Those Things.” This accessible set really hits the spot. […]

John Coltrane – Stardust (1958)

Jun 14, 2007 by Mr. Nau John Coltrane leads a group of stars in this relaxed set from 1958. The four-song album is wonderfully listenable and consists mostly of ballads, including a sweet, lyrical rendition of “Stardust” and an uptempo “Love Thy Neighbor.” The playing is consistently great and shows off Coltrane’s expressive ballad interpretation. […]

Broken Flowers (2005)

Jun 13, 2007 by Mr. Nau Bill Murray sits around, watches television, looks perplexed and pained, and says absolutely nothing for about half of this quirky independent film about an aging bachelor who heads out to see if he has a son. The pace was too slow, the mood too quiet, and the film too […]

My Cousin Vinny (1992)

Jun 12, 2007 by Mr. Nau Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei lead an exceptional cast in this hilarious comedy about a couple of young New York men, falsely accused of murder in rural Alabama. Full of parody stereotypes of Southerners and New Yorkers alike, the trial lets our hero despite being in way over his […]

A River Runs Through It (1992)

Jun 11, 2007 by Mr. Nau Robert Redford directs and narrates this beautiful story about two brother who grow up in Western Montana. Full of unbelievable scenery against the stunning backdrop of the Bitterroot Mountains, this touching family drama is believably acted, perfectly cast, and thoroughly enjoyable, even for those of us who aren’t fly […]

Oscar Peterson – A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra (1959)

Jun 11, 2007 by Mr. Nau The Oscar Peterson Trio pays tribute to Frank Sinatra in this set of Old Blue Eyes’ biggest early hits. While the playing is consistently great as one might expect from Peterson, Ray Brown, and Ed Thigpen, there is very little jazz improvisation and quite a big of easy listening […]

Paris, Je T’aime (2006)

Jun 10, 2007 by Mr. Nau This beautiful and unique picture is a series of sixteen vignettes, each with completely different actors, styles, stories, and crew. With plenty of movie star cameos, this plays like a collection of short stories. The acting is consistently first-rate and the gorgeous city of Paris is the leading character. […]

Corpse Bride (2005)

Jun 09, 2007 by Mr. Nau Tim Burton directs yet another spooky goth fantasy, about an arranged marriage in Victorian England and a groom that finds himself inadvertently married to a corpse. The animation was beautiful, but the story was pretty silly. The voice acting is good and the picture delivers exactly what you would […]

Walk the Line (2005)

Jun 09, 2007 by Mr. Nau Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon get into character as Johnny Cash and June Carter so completely, both appearance and sound, that they’re hard to tell from the real people. This biopic, which chronicles the rise of a unique voice in American music, is well-written, superbly acting, and exceptionally entertaining. […]

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

Jun 07, 2007 by Mr. Nau The British claymation television classic comes to the big screen in this ridiculously hilarious romp, full of subtle detail and sophisticated humor. While rated G, this amazingly entertaining adventure is great fun for adults and kids alike — with an interesting superbly written script, wonderful acting, and incredibly unique […]

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