Tina Dico – In the Red (2005)
May 12, 2008 by Mr. Nau Tina Dico, a singer-songwriter best known for her vocal work with Zero 7, has crafted a set of songs that shows off her vocal talent and songwriting skills. There are five or six instant classics on this introspective dozen songs, full of hook-filled melodies and delectable pop grooves. Grade: […]
The Savages (2007)
May 11, 2008 by Mr. Nau Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney co-star in this beautifully written character study, about a pair of siblings who have to move their ailing father across the country. The acting and script in this Oscar-nominated drama are stellar. The serious subject matter is tempered by plenty of smart comedy. […]
September Dawn (2006)
May 05, 2008 by Mr. Nau With all of the production value of a Disney after school special and an inexplicably accomplished cast, this historical piece ineptly attempts to detail the story of the Mountain Meadows massacre, while attempting to draw parallels between the radical group of Mormons of 1857 and that other September 11 […]
Bargrooves: Members Only 2 (2007)
May 05, 2008 by Mr. Nau Ben Sowton and the Native New Yorkers join forces on this foot-tapping continuously-mixed Bargrooves compilation. Lots of funky house tracks fill both of these CDs and keep a good thump going for well over two hours. This is mostly a good time, featuring quite a few unforgettable cuts. Grade: […]
Dead Man’s Walk (1996)
May 05, 2008 by Mr. Nau This third installment of the Lonesome Dove epic is set before the original miniseries as Call and McCrae venture out as new Texas Rangers on an expedition to annex Santa Fe and become prisoners of the Mexican Army. A talented cast and a great script make this a must-see. […]
Balls of Fury (2007)
May 04, 2008 by Mr. Nau Randy Daytona, a washed up child prodigy at ping pong, is recruited by the FBI to help nab a crime lord, played by Christopher Walken. The story is a parody of Bloodsport, except with ping pong, and features some funny moments amid a barrage of predictable lameness and deplorable […]
Casshern (2004)
May 03, 2008 by Mr. Nau This live action science fiction film, based on an anime feature from the 1970s, shows how effectively computer generated backdrops, beautiful costumes, gorgeous colors, and good live action choreography can blend together in an astonishing experience. The adventure is always exciting and the backdrop is very obviously influenced by […]
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