Together (2000)

Oct 15, 2009 by Mr. Nau Elisabeth, a woman in an abusive marriage, takes her children to live with her brother, Göran, who lives in a commune filled with a variety of radicals and counter-culture activists. This fish-out-of-water comedy set in Sweden in 1975 explores friendship, politics, compromise, and building unlikely community. Grade: B. IMDB: […]

In Bruges (2008)

Oct 14, 2009 by Mr. Nau Two hit men are sent to Bruges, Belgium, to lay low after a botched hit in this dark comedy starring Colin Farrell, Ralph Fiennes, and Brendan Gleeson. With a tight script, a revealing dark story line, and wonderfully nuanced acting performances, this little gem thrives against an unusual, gorgeous […]

The Return of the King (2003)

Oct 12, 2009 by Mr. Nau The conclusion of Peter Jackson’s staggering adaptation of the masterpiece JRR Tolkien trilogy continues with the vast scale, astonishing battle sequences, intricate story, phenomenal acting, and inspiring heroes of the previous two installments. The final battle for Middle Earth between humanity and the armies of Sauron is thrilling and […]

The Two Towers (2002)

Oct 11, 2009 by Mr. Nau In this second volume of the epic fantasy trilogy by JRR Tolkien, Peter Jackson directs a stellar cast in an installment wrought with menacing danger, terrifying villains, and valiant heroes. The huge siege in the climax near the end ranks as one of the most engrossing battle sequences on […]

The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Oct 10, 2009 by Mr. Nau Peter Jackson brings the first volume of the masterpiece trilogy of JRR Tolkien to astonishing eye-popping life, with an outrageously talented cast, unbelievable backdrops, and special effects that set a new standard for realism. The three hour run time sprints by in an epic without a single dull moment. […]

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

Oct 08, 2009 by Mr. Nau Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett lead a wonderful cast in the perfect adaptation of an F. Scott Fitzgerald short story. Pitt is Benjamin Button, a man who ages in reverse, starting life looking elderly and ending as an infant. The timeless love story Benjamin shares with Blanchett’s Daisy is […]

Risky Business (1983)

Oct 08, 2009 by Mr. Nau Tom Cruise stars in this teen party comedy about an enterprising teenager who gets himself into trouble when his wealthy parents leave town for vacation. Rebecca De Mornay lends supporting work as a gorgeous prostitute that the teen can’t quite get rid of, alongside Joe Pantoliano, playing her menacing […]

Krush Groove (1985)

Oct 07, 2009 by Mr. Nau In this dated musical adventure, a rap trio are trying to gain attention in the nascent hip-hop industry, centered around the fictional Krush Groove Records. Onscreen performances by Run DMC, LL Cool J, Shiela E, and Kurtis Blow make this a fun, if sometimes goofy, blast from the past. […]

The Double Life of Veronique (1991)

Oct 07, 2009 by Mr. Nau Irène Jacob stars in this gorgeous Krzysztof Kieślowski picture about a pair of identical women, one lives in Paris and the other is a singer in Kraków. While they never meet or know each other, they are alike in many other ways, which raises questions about free will and […]

Richard Bode – First You Have to Row a Little Boat (1993)

Oct 06, 2009 by Mr. Nau Richard Bode draws on his life lessons earned from a childhood spent learning to sail in Long Island Sound in this poignant little book. The anecdotes here have practical everyday application, for landlubbers and sailors alike, and the writing in this gem is engaging, earnest, and full of useful […]

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