Happiness (1998)

Aug 19, 2007 by Mr. Nau Todd Solondz crafts another misanthropic, pretentious piece of garbage that somehow wins critical acclaim. This uncomfortably depraved film features a full cast of completely detestable characters, devoid of redeemable qualities. Laughable moments were really moments of “WHAT THE HELL?!?” and the smirking meanness of this movie maintains a constant […]

The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

Aug 13, 2007 by Mr. Nau Matt Damon is back in this third installment of the thrilling trilogy as a CIA assassin who lacks full command of his memory. This picture is exciting from the beginning to the credits, full of very cleverly choreographed fight sequences, amazing chases, believable acting, and sprawling sets across three […]

Storytelling (2001)

Aug 13, 2007 by Mr. Nau This obscure independent film features two unrelated parts and a Belle & Sebastian soundtrack. While there were some chuckle inducing moments, the story meanders in each part, stalling on take off into a dull study of insipid characters who are never developed well enough for anybody to care about […]

S. M. Stirling – Dies the Fire (2004)

Aug 12, 2007 by Mr. Nau Weighing in at nearly 600 pages, this epic post-apocalyptic action yarn is perhaps a little too long. The author is clearly fascinated with the Wiccans — including tedious descriptions of their lifestyle — and has crafted an engrossing page turner in which some plot points seem just a little […]

Gerry Mulligan – On the Road (2006)

Aug 07, 2007 by Mr. Nau Gerry Mulligan leads an unbelievably talented set of stars in the early 50s on this double disk set that features standards and original charts in innovative pianoless quartet arrangements. The solo work by Mulligan, Chet Baker, Jon Eardley, Lee Konitz, and Chico Hamilton must have completely astonished the California […]

Zoolander (2001)

Aug 05, 2007 by Mr. Nau Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Will Ferrell star in this iconic and irreverent comedy that features some of the best satire work of Stiller’s career. The villain is goofy, the hero empty-headed, and the tension quite silly. Numerous cameo appearances and pop culture jabs makes this fashion show memorable. […]

The Simpsons Movie (2007)

Aug 04, 2007 by Mr. Nau After commanding the airwaves for nearly two decades with consistently the best comedy writing ever, the Simpsons jump onto the big screen in this hilarious movie about a natural disaster unleashed by Homer. The edgy comedy here is always intelligent, while not losing the fun that we’ve come to […]

Stevie Wonder – Natural Wonder (1995)

Aug 03, 2007 by Mr. Nau Stevie Wonder pours his talent and passion into this two disk set of his live concerts in Tel Aviv and Osaka. All of his familiar tunes are here, as well as a few brand new ones. The music is astonishing and so is the sheer joy that permeates his […]

Joe Henderson – So Near, So Far (1992)

Aug 02, 2007 by Mr. Nau Joe Henderson pays wonderful tribute to the late Miles Davis in this introspective set that features John Scofield leading a talented rhythm section. Many of the songs on this set are among the more rarely heard Davis compositions. The familiar tunes sound fresh and new coming from Henderson’s tenor […]

The Fifth Element (1997)

Aug 01, 2007 by Mr. Nau Luc Besson hits a home run with this hilarious science fiction action adventure, set almost 260 years in the future. The casting could not have been more perfect. With a number of genre defying features, this classic romp is irreverent and sometimes silly, but delivers the goods in spectacular […]

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