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Arthur (2011)
Awful
This is an unwatchable joke. Not because it doesn't live up to or even try to honor the original movie but because it panders to today's fragmented thinkers. No development of characters or story it just jumps from place to place for no reason. It's not funny, they have replaced wit and good story telling with gratuitous innuendo. Helen Mirren tried but the production, writing and directing hindered even her amazing abilities. Sad, I wanted to like it, I don't mind a remake when it's done well but this was terrible.
Demetri Martin: Live (At the Time) (2015)
Underwhelming
I have been a Demetri Martin fan since long before he got famous..and I have always loved his unique perspective and humorous takes on life..but in my opinion he phoned this one in. I was incredibly disappointed..he seemed bored and also acted like he wasn't even interested in the jokes he was telling. It was almost as if seemed mad at the crowd, in effect saying "I'm demetri martin, you should laugh no matter what I say up here"..it was almost an alter ego type of character similar to what andy Kaufman used to do only this act by Martin wasn't even funny. It was a real bummer as I had been looking forward to this show. Even the crowd reacted as if they weren't sure why he was there or what was doing. His attempt at being a little more edgy failed simply because he is just not good at it and it's not his style so those jokes all failed.. there was a portion where he played the guitar and rifled off some rapid fire one liners that were pretty good but that was it..again a let down compared to his other specials...of course I'll watch the next one as he is funny and my guess is this is a one time fail..
Words and Pictures (2013)
Fantastic
This is a great film. It takes the age old argument of what is more powerful Pictures or Words and gives it a fresh take. Wonderful portrayal of the characters by Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche. Words and Pictures was a much needed break from the garbage Hollywood has been putting out in recent years. It is an uplifting film that explores the pain life can dish out while also showing the recovery we are all capable of. The story revolves around two prep high school teachers who are trying to motivate their students as well as themselves. The interchanges between Owen and Binoche are fantastic. Do yourself a favor and check it out.