Save the Date (2012)

Jul 13, 2015 by Mr. Nau This indie romantic comedy features a heartfelt script and good acting performances by Alison Brie, Lizzy Caplan, Martin Starr, Geoffrey Arend, and Mark Webber. Sisters Beth and Sarah are dating two guys in an indie rock band, until an unexpected proposal sends Sarah fleeing to find out what she […]

Hollidaysburg (2014)

Jul 11, 2015 by Mr. Nau In this sleepy, independent slice-of-life teen comedy, a group of college freshmen return home to their small Pennsylvania town for Thanksgiving and explore old friendships and make new ones. This picture has its heart in the right place, but the pace trudges and we’ve seen this story before. Grade: […]

Upstream Color (2013)

Jun 18, 2015 by Mr. Nau Shane Carruth, who wrote and directed Primer, returns with a new psychological thriller as inventive and engrossing as his virtuosic debut. Amy Seimetz delivers an unforgettable performance as Kris, whose unwilling body is used to incubate a parasite, and, with Carruth’s character, Jeff, shows us startling vulnerability and deep […]

Dior and I (2014)

May 30, 2015 by Mr. Nau This fascinating documentary follows Raf Simons, the new artistic director of Christian Dior, as he prepares his first haute couture show in Paris. His confident handling of large groups of designers and his ability to make good decisions quickly can inspire even those of us who know nothing about […]

Something, Anything (2014)

Apr 08, 2015 by Mr. Nau In this quiet, slice-of-life drama, a Southern newlywed leaves her neglectful husband after a personal tragedy sends her into a spiritual journey to find herself. Paul Harrill wrote and directed this beautiful character study, his first feature film, and Ashley Shelton breathes introspective humility and grace into Peggy. Grade: […]

Labyrinth (1986)

Mar 28, 2015 by Mr. Nau This masterpiece fantasy adventure follows an annoyed teenager, Sarah, who has to solve a Labyrinth owned by the Goblin King Jareth to get her baby brother back. Directed by Jim Henson and starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, and a plethora of muppet creatures, this picture is perfectly cast and […]

Whiplash (2014)

Aug 29, 2015 by Mr. Nau Miles Teller and JK Simmons lead a phenomenal cast in this masterpiece, starring as a young drummer working through an elite jazz school and his uncompromising and frequently vicious bandleader. The tour-de-force performances and perfect script in this unforgettable feature turn this chaotic drama into an immediate favorite. Grade: […]

Prometheus (2012)

Mar 09, 2015 by Mr. Nau This epic science fiction adventure with a star-studded cast tells the story of the Prometheus and its voyage to follow a star map created from ancient civilizations on Earth. With a serious sense of danger lurking everywhere, this space opera delivers lots of exciting action and amazing visual effects. […]

Best Man Down (2012)

Feb 17, 2015 by Mr. Nau When his best friend, Lumpy, dies on their wedding night, Scott and his wife, Kristin, take his body home to arrange his funeral and find his mystery friend, Ramsey. This sweet comedy-drama gives us a look at true friendship without expectations and delivers unforgettable acting performances full of heart. […]

Melancholia (2011)

Feb 17, 2015 by Mr. Nau Kirsten Dunst delivers a stunning performance in front of an astonishing cast as Claire, a new bride who confronts her deep depression in the face of the impending destruction of Earth by a giant blue planet. Lars von Trier wrote a thought-provoking script and gave us an unforgettable experience. […]

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