Archive for March 12th, 2005

Mr. Holland’s Opus

I’m a sucker for films like “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” Yes, I know they’re overly sentimental and syrupy. That’s part of their charm. It helps to have an actor like Richard Dreyfuss on board, who perfectly conveys the joys and disappointments of a musician who gives up his dream of becoming a composer when he’s forced to teach music at the local high school. Read the rest of this entry »