Bargrooves: Terrazza (2004)

Jun 11, 2008 by Mr. Nau Ben Sowton welcomes Milan’s Lele Sacchi in this double disk set that features a laid-back soulful house groove and a deep sexy vibe that stays right on track until the last bar. Sowton’s mix has a West Coast feel to it and Sacchi’s CD is aloof, rich, and beautiful. […]

Moonraker (1979)

Jun 05, 2008 by Mr. Nau Roger Moore is James Bond in this Oscar-nominated adventure with a horrifyingly unrealistic script and over-the-top cheeseball silliness. A female love interest is named “Dr. Holly Goodhead.” Jaws is back (with a girlfriend this time), and the picture devolves into something less plausible than the Three Stooges. Grade: D. […]

Bargrooves: Mimosa (2004)

Jun 09, 2008 by Mr. Nau Ben Sowton joins Groove Junkies on this double-disk set of soulful deep house music. Sowton’s track selection flows smoothly from one song to the next and gives a delicious late-night vibe. The Groove Junkies serve up gospel-tinged vocal tracks that seem a just little bit preachy sometimes. Grade: B-. […]

Iron Man (2008)

Jun 08, 2008 by Mr. Nau Of the recent crop of superhero action films, this one ranks among the best, smartest, and most exciting. Robert Downey, Jr., stars as Tony Stark, a billionaire playboy weapons manufacturer who is captured by terrorists and invents the eponymous super armor. Eye-popping special effects make this amazing in the […]

Charlie Wilson’s War (2007)

Jun 06, 2008 by Mr. Nau Charlie Wilson, a junior representative from Texas, becomes the spearhead of a campaign to help the Afghan rebels expel Soviet troops. Tom Hanks, as Congressman Wilson, leads an all-star cast, that includes Julia Roberts, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams, in a hilarious, irreverent and intriguing political drama. Grade: […]

Home of the Brave (2006)

Jun 06, 2008 by Mr. Nau Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, 50 Cent, and Brian Presley all star as Army soldiers returning from duty in Iraq with various physical and mental injuries as a result of the war. The stories, in a sensitive and powerful script, center on their attempts to move on with their […]

Downfall (2004)

Jun 06, 2008 by Mr. Nau This unforgettable cinematic masterpiece follows the final days of the Third Reich with such historical accuracy and realism that it could serve as supplemental educational material. We witness Hitler losing his grip on reality as Soviet troops encircle Berlin. Spectacular acting and a magnificent script make this film required […]

Manny & Lo (1996)

Jun 05, 2008 by Mr. Nau In a small, obscure picture, a cast of unknowns, including eleven-year-old Scarlett Johansson, brings a quirky story to life. Two orphaned sisters are on the run, the older of whom is pregnant. With no idea of what to do about the impending birth, they kidnap a quiet spinster. Grade: […]

Bargrooves: Espace Privé (2003)

Jun 02, 2008 by Mr. Nau DJ Ben Sowton welcomes guest Frédéric Messent in a lush mix of deep house that delivers a laid-back groove and a sophisticated ambience without getting overbearing with hard attitude. Messent’s session gets a little trudgy at times, but this wonderful double-disk set is still good for many spins. Grade: […]

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