SHORT TAKES

MODERN TIMES: Charlie Chaplin is even funnier than his legend. He can break your heart with his humor; every time you’ve caught your breath, he’s doing something that is so completely outrageous — and relevant — that you’re in stiches again. Politically, Godard should take lessons. You haven’t seen anything like this in your life, because nobody has made anything like this in your life — see it now while you’ve got the chance, fit’s playing art houses and stuff, so you’ll have to watch the papers, but don’t miss it for anything. This isn’t just great art, it’s fun, and funny, which counts for more.) (It is also great art.)