Paris, Je T’aime (2006)

Jun 10, 2007 by Mr. Nau This beautiful and unique picture is a series of sixteen vignettes, each with completely different actors, styles, stories, and crew. With plenty of movie star cameos, this plays like a collection of short stories. The acting is consistently first-rate and the gorgeous city of Paris is the leading character. […]

Corpse Bride (2005)

Jun 09, 2007 by Mr. Nau Tim Burton directs yet another spooky goth fantasy, about an arranged marriage in Victorian England and a groom that finds himself inadvertently married to a corpse. The animation was beautiful, but the story was pretty silly. The voice acting is good and the picture delivers exactly what you would […]

Walk the Line (2005)

Jun 09, 2007 by Mr. Nau Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon get into character as Johnny Cash and June Carter so completely, both appearance and sound, that they’re hard to tell from the real people. This biopic, which chronicles the rise of a unique voice in American music, is well-written, superbly acting, and exceptionally entertaining. […]

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

Jun 07, 2007 by Mr. Nau The British claymation television classic comes to the big screen in this ridiculously hilarious romp, full of subtle detail and sophisticated humor. While rated G, this amazingly entertaining adventure is great fun for adults and kids alike — with an interesting superbly written script, wonderful acting, and incredibly unique […]

Pride & Prejudice (2005)

Jun 07, 2007 by Mr. Nau Jane Austen’s classic novel comes to life in this period society drama starring Keira Knightley and a talented cast of British and American actors. While eye-rollingly melodramatic at times, the costumes, sets, and cinematography are astonishing. Despite an obsession with money and status, this charmer reaches a satisfying conclusion. […]

The Secret Life of Words (2005)

Jun 03, 2007 by Mr. Nau Sarah Polley stars in this strange, slow-paced character study about a loner factory worker who spends her vacation on a North Sea oil rig, caring for an injured man. While all the characters are likeable and well-acted, the script leaves many important questions unanswered and loses coherent focus. Grade: […]

Paradise Now (2005)

Jun 03, 2007 by Mr. Nau Said and Khaled are recruited as suicide bombers and tasked with carrying out an operation in Tel Aviv. This Oscar-nominated picture follows two young Palestinian men who are about to commit an unthinkably violent act and explores difficult questions of morality and loyalty in the face of unbelievable oppression. […]

‘Round Midnight (1986)

May 31, 2007 by Mr. Nau The legendary tenor saxophonist, Dexter Gordon, stars as a fictional tenorman in this Bertrand Tavernier picture about the friendship between a famous American jazz musician and a French fan. A uniquely beautiful story, good acting performances, and a spectacular soundtrack featuring performances by a phenomenal performer make this film […]

March of the Penguins (2005)

May 30, 2007 by Mr. Nau Morgan Freeman narrates this nature documentary that chronicles the mating, incubating, and birthing journey of the Emperor penguins in Antarctica. The sheer majesty of these incredible birds is a sight to behold. The beautiful cinematography and a haunting orchestral score enhance an educational experience, appropriate for viewers of all […]

Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)

May 30, 2007 by Mr. Nau Stunning visuals and a gorgeous soundtrack make this period piece about a geisha working in Japan through end of World War II. We get a glimpse into the traditional world of the geisha, as well as conniving and backstabbing competition among them. This picture is a certainly wonder to […]

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