The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
Dec 11, 2008 by Mr. Nau Steve Carell stars in this hilarious and raunchy comedy, written by Carell and Judd Apatow, leading a cast of Apatow regulars, including Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, and Leslie Mann. The love story between Andy, the virgin, and Trish, his love interest, is endearing and Andy’s foibles are pure comedy […]
The Last Legion (2007)
Dec 08, 2008 by Mr. Nau Based on a novel by Valerio Manfredi, this film tells a story of the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, whose city is besieged and taken by barbarians. Ben Kingsley and Colin Firth star in this adventure story, in which the emperor and his men are displaced to […]
Mongol (2007)
Dec 07, 2008 by Mr. Nau The rise to power of Temudjin, who became known as Genghis Khan, is told in magnificent style in this historical epic about the beginnings of the greatest empire in history. With absolutely stunning cinematography and astonishing fight sequences, this foreign picture brings an amazing story to life with perfect […]
Chaos Theory (2007)
Dec 06, 2008 by Mr. Nau Frank Allen is a buttoned-up productivity guru, whose wife throws him out of whack by screwing up his schedule. His highly regimented life unravels around him with sometimes hilarious consequences. A poignant screenplay, good directing, a quirky story, and believable acting make this character-driven midlife crisis picture unforgettable. Grade: […]
Rome (2005)
Dec 07, 2008 by Mr. Nau This epic television series, running for two seasons, follows the time line of the end of the Roman Republic, from Caesar’s conquest of Gaul through the victory of Octavian. Astonishing acting performances, a gorgeous backdrop, and tight storytelling make this essential for any history buff—perfect for many repeated viewings. […]
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