Purely Joyful Movie!

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Saw Obama and Jay, and in both, Letterman seems at best - out of touch, and very rude, and at worse - maybe a little racist. What stars I gave are strictly for the outstanding guests the crew managed to bring on the show.3 examples just off the top of my head. I watched the show about 3 weeks ago.Obama - when he says "okay this is how it works, I ask the questions". There are better ways to express that. He was rude to a polite man...oh yeah, and former President. Jay's episode - when he doesn't know Judd's in the audience and he says "you'd really get dressed up to come see him?" That was not a scripted piece, you can tell. He then later jokes "we couldnt get Judd". A moment later, he is genuinly surprised when he realizes Judd's in the audience and exclaims "Holy shit!" That was incredibly rude!One of the first questions, if not the first, to Jay was something to the effect of "is there anyone in the rap game that just doesn't have skill". What a ridiculous question. Lettermans been in the business for how long? Jay smartly counters a moment later, "how bout this dave. Is there anyone in late night who just isn't funny?" There was applause. I was excited to see him back on TV but these two episodes were so painful to watch, I couldn't bring myself to watch the Clooney episode. Will not watch Letterman again, anywhere. He was great on CBS but he seems to have changed.

I love the idea of a talk show revolving around natural conversation. The dialogue is interesting so I don't need the fireworks and insane showmanship to remain engaged which seems to be a big part of a lot of other shows. It has more of a talk radio feel and that leads to more in depth conversations which is missed now in the age of technology and short attention spans. Great variety of guests so far! :)

I was beyond excited that Dave was returning to my home & eagerly awaiting this series. However I get the feeling that Letterman is much more focused on entertaining himself with this endeavor than he is we, the viewers.I think his first episode choice of President Obama was a mistake. Politicians are anodyne & guarded and rarely genuine which makes for boring interviews. I was more hopeful for the Clooney interview but was also disappointed. There's not alot of entertaining, witty banter, which where Dave thrives. Instead a very serious conversation coupled with secondary interview of Clooney's dad and a very depressing conversation with a Syrian Refugee.Like I said I get the feeling Dave is really out to please himself more than anybody else here. Apparently he finds these people interesting and is looking to have serious, politically orientated conversations. To boot, In both episodes that have been released the conversations never really get that in depth because they are interlaced secondary interviews & pre-taped footage.I hope Dave is having fun with people finds interesting and I'm glad he's doing what he wants. So far though, I haven't found the guests very interesting or the conversation at all fun. I just want to be entertained, and so far I haven't been. I predict this series is a one and out.

People have forgotten that David Letterman, behind the facade of the funny guy, always was a serious interviewer -perhaps not as punchy as Jon Stewart, but still pretty good. Always well prepared, knowing his facts, and having pointed questions. This new show is all about about having an in-depth conversation with the guest. Letterman did a pretty good job in the first episode. He was helped by the chart-topping quality of his first guest: Barack Obama. But if you listen carefully, the conversation was not random or free-flowing. It was carefully scripted, with civil rights and the Selma march -and the role of Congressman John Lewis- a central topic of discussion. Like a shadow commentary on current affairs -and the 45th President- without naming names or current events, only references to historical events that matter. This central piece was showcased within the context of pleasant and relaxed small talk and personal anecdotes, Letterman and Obama displayed a warm rapport, and the conversation was pleasant and interesting. This made the first episode very good viewing. I am concerned that guests in future episodes may not have equally compelling stories to tell. Hence the rating, as the interest of the show is dependent on the performance and personality of the guest, not Letterman. I anticipate I may watch some future episodes, but maybe not all.