Kevin Hart: I’m a Grown Little Man (2009)
Oct 31, 2011 by Mr. Nau Kevin Hart brings his brand of humor, with his unique style of delivery, to the stage with a hilarious hour-long stand up comedy special, where he makes fun of fatherhood, his own size, his shortcomings as a fighter and a thug, relationship issues, and the things that scare him. […]
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 […]
Better Off Ted (2009)
Jul 15, 2011 by Mr. Nau Ted Crisp is a manager at a large evil corporation, Veridian Dynamics, and works with the most hilariously motley group of corporate drones, mad scientists, and miscreants. This intelligent comedy about working at the parody of the evil corporation features smart writing, hilarious banter, and the most imaginatively unlikely […]
Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black (2009)
Jul 07, 2011 by Mr. Nau Lewis Black delivers a hilarious set of political critiques, pop culture observations, and bewildered musings in this scathing and intelligent stand-up comedy special. His off-kilter delivery, twitchy mannerisms, and sheer exasperated breathless surprise at the targets of his comedy contribute to an engrossing set of snarky, barbed commentary. Grade: […]
Carrier (2008)
Jun 10, 2011 by Mr. Nau A documentary film crew is embedded aboard the USS Nimitz as she deploys to the Persian Gulf on a six-month cruise. We follow crewmembers of various departments in their daily duties, from galley workers to fighter pilots to the command, and get to know them and their stateside families. […]
Jericho (2006)
May 03, 2011 by Mr. Nau A series of terrorist nuclear attacks isolates the community of Jericho, Kansas, whose members pull together to survive the chaos that follows. The series, which ran for two seasons, features good acting performances by a talented ensemble cast, exciting intrigue, and tight storytelling contribute to an engrossing, thrilling story […]
Survivors (2008)
Apr 08, 2011 by Mr. Nau This two-season British TV series examines the world after a flu pandemic kills 99% of the population and how a group of survivors try to find a safe haven against roving gangs. The story is compelling, the acting performances realistic, and the production value of the series is high. […]
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (2008)
Mar 16, 2011 by Mr. Nau Neil Patrick Harris stars as a video blogging criminal mastermind, Dr Horrible, in this short Joss Whedon superhero musical. Nathan Fillion is Captain Hammer, his nemesis, who is chasing the girl Dr Horrible wants. With more than a dozen funny songs and a hilarious story, this fantasy is amazingly […]
New Amsterdam (2008)
Jan 27, 2011 by Mr. Nau John Amsterdam is an immortal NYPD detective, who gained immortality after rescuing a Native American girl from his fellow Dutch soldiers in 1642. He uses his intimate centuries-long knowledge of New York City to solve crimes while trying to find true love. This eight-episode series is worth watching. Grade: […]
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