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Simpler Times

  • 20142014
  • 33m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Simpler Times (2014)
Harry (Jerry Stiller), a recently widowed man in his golden years, has just moved in with his daughter and son-in-law. On his first morning in their home, all he wants is a cup of coffee and his morning newspaper. Instead, he finds himself on a bizarre search through town that leaves him newspaper-less and trapped in the world of modern technology. Directed by Steve Monarque, "Simpler Times" also features a special guest appearance by the other half of legendary comedy duo Stiller & Meara, Anne Meara.
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Harry (Jerry Stiller), a recently widowed man in his golden years, has just moved in with his daughter and son-in-law. On his first morning in their home, all he wants is a cup of coffee and... Read allHarry (Jerry Stiller), a recently widowed man in his golden years, has just moved in with his daughter and son-in-law. On his first morning in their home, all he wants is a cup of coffee and his morning newspaper. Instead, he finds himself on a bizarre search through town that le... Read allHarry (Jerry Stiller), a recently widowed man in his golden years, has just moved in with his daughter and son-in-law. On his first morning in their home, all he wants is a cup of coffee and his morning newspaper. Instead, he finds himself on a bizarre search through town that leaves him newspaper-less and trapped in the world of modern technology. "Simpler Times" als... Read all
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
35
YOUR RATING
    • Steve Monarque
    • Geoff Gormley(co-writer)
    • Brett Marx(screenplay by)
    • Steve Monarque(story)
  • Stars
    • Jerry Stiller
    • Anne Meara
    • Amy Stiller
    • Steve Monarque
    • Geoff Gormley(co-writer)
    • Brett Marx(screenplay by)
    • Steve Monarque(story)
  • Stars
    • Jerry Stiller
    • Anne Meara
    • Amy Stiller
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    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Jerry Stiller and Steve Monarque in Simpler Times (2014)
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    Jerry Stiller in Simpler Times (2014)
    Jerry Stiller and Laura Carbonell in Simpler Times (2014)
    Anne Meara in Simpler Times (2014)
    Steve Monarque in Simpler Times (2014)
    Jerry Stiller in Simpler Times (2014)
    Jerry Stiller in Simpler Times (2014)
    Steve Monarque and Laura Carbonell in Simpler Times (2014)
    Jerry Stiller and Steve Monarque in Simpler Times (2014)
    Jerry Stiller and Steve Monarque in Simpler Times (2014)
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    Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller
    • Harry
    Anne Meara
    Anne Meara
    • Gloria
    Amy Stiller
    Amy Stiller
    • Tricia
    Steve Monarque
    Steve Monarque
    • Mark
    Armando Merlo
    • Gaby
    Laura Carbonell
    Laura Carbonell
    • Constance
    Leigh Ann Pedra
    • Gaby's Girlfriend
    Michael Gerst
    • Dog Walker
    William Hennessy
    • Police Officer
      • Steve Monarque
      • Geoff Gormley(co-writer)
      • Brett Marx(screenplay by)
      • Steve Monarque(story)
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      Final film of Anne Meara with scene actions.
    • Crazy credits
      Part of the end credits are written on newspapers. Also, the title for the short film is shown twice in the closing credits.

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    10/10
    An absolute must-see delight.
    "Simpler Times" is a wonderful short film and although it debuted in 2014, depending on when exactly it debuted that year, it might be still eligible for the nomination for the Best Live Action Short Oscar--something which it clearly deserves. Rarely do I say 'See this film'--but you must with this one!

    I don't know how director Steve Monarque was able to secure his services, but he got the veteran comedian Jerry Stiller to star in this lovely comedy about a man aging in a digital world. Harry (Stiller) is a widower and his daughter and her family have just invited this old man to move in with them. However, this family is completely clueless on how to integrate him into their lives. While he's an 80-something year old man, they expect him to quickly master how to use a smart phone, bluetooth, email and all the other tech gadgets that young folks take for granted. As for Harry, he just wants to buy a newspaper-- not a digital paper, not news on the internet...just an honest to goodness printed newspaper. Unfortunately, his quest leads him from one problem to another to another!

    While this plot sounds incredibly simple, the film is anything but. Because Monarque has such a deft hand, he allows the picture to unfold slowly...but it's never too slow. Instead, the pace is gentle and fun--fitting perfectly with Stiller's reactions to all these crazy devices. His reactions are priceless and are among the funniest I've ever seen. The theater in which I saw this film burst into laughter repeatedly and the film is easy to love. Additionally, near the very end of Simpler Times, you get a real treat...a brief appearance by Stiller's real-life wife, Anne Meara shortly before her recent death. My eyes welled up seeing them together on last time, as will many who are also fans of this wonderful 1960s comedy team. See this picture!
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