Back in college I let my roommate, Steve Hoy, write a paper for me. It was an English class of some sort and a creative writing exercise so the topic was wide open. Steve wrote a Sci-Fi like paper about time as the “Fourth Dimension.” It received an “A” with a little note that read “Very nice Mr. Dodd.” It was the best mark I ever got in that class.
Craig, who used to be in our painting class but is now across the hall in a figure drawing class, said “The Artist was a good movie but Hugo is a great movie.” Peggi and I loved The Artist so Hugo became a must see.
It is amazing that both movies cover such similar territory in similar time periods, France, dogs and movie making but there were some striking differences. The Little Theater was packed for the Monday night showing of The Artist. Regal Cinema in Culver Ridge Plaza was almost empty. There were three other people in the theater with us with the 3D glasses on. The Artist was whacky and fun while Hugo was steady and sure footed. It felt too long about three quarters in and I started thinking about how much money the movie must have cost. I vote for The Artist.
Five of the movies playing at Regal Cinema were in 3D. I’m waiting for 4D.
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