Wow, Steve!!

That is a powerful analysis - and so true!

I like your comparison to Jimmy Stewart's "It's a Wonderful Life" ... there is a similar trend in the two movies.

Even though the former is an "all time great" though, I think I enjoyed "Mr. Holland's Opus" even more. I don't know if it is just a personal preference, or a question of it being more contemporary (enabling me to relate to it more closely). I kind of don't think it's about the time period, because I really love a lot of old (read: B/W) movies.

Have to run now... but I'm enjoying this thread Thanks

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