The Puffy Chair (2005)
Aug 31, 2011 by Mr. Nau In this low budget independent road trip drama, Josh and Emily go to fetch a recliner for his father’s birthday, stopping to invite Rhett, his little brother, along for the adventure. With a raw style, this quirky drama features solid acting, a decent script, and plenty of crazy unexpected […]
Heartbreak Ridge (1986)
Aug 31, 2011 by Mr. Nau Clint Eastwood plays a gunnery sergeant sanctioned for insubordination and placed in charge of training a platoon of recon recruits. Eastwood’s character, Gunny Highway, is a hard-nosed leader and offers the actor multiple opportunities for masterful sneers, grumpy battle-hardened one-liners, and showing those kids who’s in charge. Grade: C+. […]
The Tudors (2007)
Aug 29, 2011 by Mr. Nau Jonathan Rhys Meyers brings Henry VIII to vivid life in the engrossing four-season series that follows the daily life of the King of England, from the beginning of his reign to the end of his life. The episodes are beautifully filmed, sometimes quite steamy, and filled with rich detail. […]
The Pacific (2010)
Aug 03, 2011 by Mr. Nau This masterpiece miniseries by the makers of Band of Brothers follows the service of three enlisted Marines and their units through the Pacific theatre in World War II. Gritty, realistic battle scenes are in all the episodes, exposing audiences to a glimpse of the reality of what these men […]
One Week (2008)
Aug 02, 2011 by Mr. Nau When Ben Tyler is diagnosed with Stage IV Cancer, he decides to buy a motorcycle and go on an epic journey across Canada, against the wishes of his fiancée. This beautiful, introspective independent drama is full of poignant moments, features a perfect cast, and tells a vast gorgeous adventure […]