Why Remake Arthur?
If you want an introduction to Arthur, my recommendation is to rent the original. But if you'd rather see someone else imitate what Dudley Moore did 30 years ago, then see this new film instead.
If you want an introduction to Arthur, my recommendation is to rent the original. But if you'd rather see someone else imitate what Dudley Moore did 30 years ago, then see this new film instead.
Marshall Fine | Posted 06.05.2011
Let's start with a fact. The 1981 film Arthur is a middling piece of studio comedy, buoyed (in the first half) by an unexpectedly effervescent perform...
Posted 05.25.2011
The long-anticipated first trailer for the remake of 'Arthur' with Russell Brand in the titular role has finally been released, and it will no doubt s...
Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011
Okay, you already own It's A Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story. But maybe you need a new title or two to spruce up your holiday DVD collection. Here are some recent releases to consider.
Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011
I've been wary of the remake of the classic comedy Arthur ever since it's been announced. And now that I've read the comments of the artists in a NYT piece, I'm even more worried. They don't seem to have a clue as to what Arthur was about.
Jon Chattman | Posted 05.25.2011
As Iron Man 2 approaches, I question why another medium doesn't go the sequel route. Film and TV do it, but why doesn't the music industry?
Marshall Fine | Posted 05.25.2011
Stoller quickly runs out of ideas in this repetitive road movie, and, unfortunately, the movie quickly runs out of laughs because it has no third act, and barely has a second.
Gregory Weinkauf | Posted 05.25.2011
Treat yourself and see the Secret Policeman's Film Festival.
Richard Karpala | Posted 06.08.2011