Children of Men (2006)

Dec 08, 2007 by Mr. Nau Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, and Michael Caine star in this dystopian story set in a postapocalyptic London after the human race loses its ability to reproduce. The vision of a crumbled civilization and the attempts of the government to contain the growing chaos is brought to life with frightening […]

The Last King of Scotland (2006)

Dec 02, 2007 by Mr. Nau Forest Whitaker earns his Oscar for Best Actor with his portrayal of Idi Amin, the infamous dictator of Uganda known for brutal repression and human rights abuses. James McAvoy costars as a young Scottish doctor who befriends him. Whitaker captures the menacing figure perfectly, working with a wonderful supporting […]

Hot Fuzz (2007)

Dec 01, 2007 by Mr. Nau This spoof on all modern police action flicks is unbelievably fun, always completely deadpan, and ridiculously hilarious. Nicholas Angel is an outstanding London police officer who gets transferred to a small village for making his colleagues look incompetent. The action sequences are amazing, the humor irreverent, and the story […]

Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)

Dec 01, 2007 by Mr. Nau A classic novel by Gabriel García Márquez is adapted into a film by a director that doesn’t seem to get it. The cast is talented enough and the cinematography and set design are absolutely gorgeous. Unfortunately, the makeup and costuming aren’t and lots of poignant moments seem clunky and […]

Four Sheets to the Wind (2007)

Dec 01, 2007 by Mr. Nau Sterlin Harjo writes and directs this wonderful low-budget independent film, his feature film debut, about a young Seminole man, trying to find himself after his father unexpectedly commits suicide. Full of heartfelt and engaging performances, this lovely drama never feels anything but completely authentic — sometimes melancholy and sometimes […]

The Company (2007)

Nov 27, 2007 by Mr. Nau We follow the great chess game of the Cold War in this three-part mini-series and follow CIA agent Jack McCauliffe (Chris O’Donnell) as he carries out missions in various countries, trying to stay ahead of the KGB. Unexpectedly great acting and scripting make this a very solid rental. Grade: […]

Battlestar Galactica Razor (2007)

Nov 24, 2007 by Mr. Nau This television movie in the Battlestar Galactica storyline follows the Battlestar Pegasus from the Cylon attack on the colonies through its joining Adama’s fleet. Hard-hitting and action-packed, this adventure follows a small group of familiar characters and a new one through issues relating to war, morality, and redemption. Grade: […]

Death of a President (2006)

Nov 24, 2007 by Mr. Nau This jaw-dropping fictional documentary chronicles the aftermath of the assassination of George W. Bush, using stock footage and unknown actors to fill in an engaging and dramatic story. Written and edited in a style reminiscent of Frontline, this ballsy picture is brilliantly crafted and exciting, with several unexpected twists. […]

Bad Education (2004)

Nov 23, 2007 by Mr. Nau Gael García Bernal stars, under the brilliant direction of Pedro Almodóvar, in this drama about a young man who writes a movie script about being molested by his priest, his friend who produces movies, and the priest in question. Well-written and crafted, this film features good acting performances galore. […]

All the Vermeers in New York (1990)

Nov 23, 2007 by Mr. Nau With long gazing filler shots of a walk through columns or staring at marble floors, this yawner trudges us through the lives of some unremarkable art lovers in New York, all centered around an exhibition of the work of Vermeer. This skippable piece feels like a film student’s junior […]

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