Men With Guns (1997)

May 13, 2008 by Mr. Nau A widowed doctor decides to find out what became of his former students in rural Guatemala. His epic journey deeper and deeper into the middle of nowhere introduces him to a variety of interesting characters. With a good cast and an unusual, interesting script, this unexpected film is surprisingly […]

The Savages (2007)

May 11, 2008 by Mr. Nau Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney co-star in this beautifully written character study, about a pair of siblings who have to move their ailing father across the country. The acting and script in this Oscar-nominated drama are stellar. The serious subject matter is tempered by plenty of smart comedy. […]

September Dawn (2006)

May 05, 2008 by Mr. Nau With all of the production value of a Disney after school special and an inexplicably accomplished cast, this historical piece ineptly attempts to detail the story of the Mountain Meadows massacre, while attempting to draw parallels between the radical group of Mormons of 1857 and that other September 11 […]

Dead Man’s Walk (1996)

May 05, 2008 by Mr. Nau This third installment of the Lonesome Dove epic is set before the original miniseries as Call and McCrae venture out as new Texas Rangers on an expedition to annex Santa Fe and become prisoners of the Mexican Army. A talented cast and a great script make this a must-see. […]

Balls of Fury (2007)

May 04, 2008 by Mr. Nau Randy Daytona, a washed up child prodigy at ping pong, is recruited by the FBI to help nab a crime lord, played by Christopher Walken. The story is a parody of Bloodsport, except with ping pong, and features some funny moments amid a barrage of predictable lameness and deplorable […]

Casshern (2004)

May 03, 2008 by Mr. Nau This live action science fiction film, based on an anime feature from the 1970s, shows how effectively computer generated backdrops, beautiful costumes, gorgeous colors, and good live action choreography can blend together in an astonishing experience. The adventure is always exciting and the backdrop is very obviously influenced by […]

Streets of Laredo (1995)

Apr 30, 2008 by Mr. Nau James Garner is Captain Woodrow Call in this mini-series sequel to Lonesome Dove, supported by a star-filled cast that includes names like Sissy Spacek, Sam Shepard, and Randy Quaid. The story is incredibly engaging, the cinematography and sets awe-inspiring, the villains menacing, and the acting first-rate. Grade: A-. IMDB: […]

Jackpot (2001)

Apr 24, 2008 by Mr. Nau Jon Gries stars in this quirky low-budget independent flick about a karaoke singer touring the west with his manager, trying to win contests for gas money. The strangeness of the characters makes this an entertaining rental. We follow these two perpetually-broke men as they make continuous hapless missteps. Grade: […]

Interview With the Assassin (2002)

Apr 24, 2008 by Mr. Nau This strange ISA-nominated thriller tells the story of an unemployed television cameraman interviewing a man who claims to be the assassin of John F. Kennedy. The script is tight and intriguing as the story unfolds. The grainy handheld documentary style of the picture keeps the suspense level very high. […]

I Am a Promise (1993)

Apr 21, 2008 by Mr. Nau This Academy Award winning documentary focuses on an elementary school in a troubled neighborhood in Philadelphia, where most of the students live with single parents. As the children struggle with issues in their outside lives—violence, drugs, and poverty—the administrators and teachers try to provide a positive educational environment. Grade: […]

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