When he was filming Jaws with Steven Speilberg, the movie hit a ton of delays and went massively overbudget. Dreyfus had the wherewithal to understand Spielberg's vision and creative process and he vociferously defended the director and the film... but he also very publicly badmouthed Universal Studios in interviews. As a result, Dreyfus would go on to do a few movies with Spielberg (Close Encounters, for example) but while he wasn't exactly black-balled in the film industry, I really do get the impression that trashing a major studio in his early days kept him from ever getting the roles and career accolades that he deservedly should have.
This scene always brings me to tears. Because this metaphor is true of every single one of us. This is a universal truth, in what she is saying. And that is beautiful to me.
@@sha11235 I believe that so many of us, in our lives and that which we consider our mundane journey, believe that we are not important to anyone other than or family. So many times, it's not true.
This show was such a package of emotion. From the difficulties with his son, the school programs, and the lack of funding for the arts, they all had to convince him that his life did much more than he thought it did. Many of us feel that way.
Eddie Van Halen loved this movie. His fund is dedicated to this movie. In some ways lives are changed by great people. Try to remember this as you reach the ending years of your lives that it isn't wealth and fame as much as it is inspiring others. Money can't buy you love but love of others can buy more than you'll ever know.
It seems odd (and a shame) that the Governor can come back to say good-bye to Mr. Holland, but apparently has no influence in restoring school funding for arts and music education for schools in her state.
I wondered that too. I guess it depends on how education funding is handled, as I believe it varies by state. If they have a setup where they rely on property taxes then that could’ve been an issue if the neighborhood the school is in decreased in value.
It’s not odd at all if you understand checks and balances within politics, as well as the decisions involving public budgets. Governors cannot just do whatever they want.
Agreed. Classic. One wonders why the Academy in 1996 didn't recognize this monumental film for best picture, Screenplay. cinematography, editing, MUSICAL SCORE, etc, only Dreyfus nominated.
Yes and that works both ways. One of my teachers humiliated me on a daily basis, used me as an example of "stupidity" and rather than encourage me to do better or to help me overcome my learning disabilities , destroyed my self esteem. I am 66 years old now and still struggle with self esteem and self consciousness to the point of being socially backwards. Teachers can build or they can tear down. Double edged sword there.
Mister Holland brought out the best in his students. As for the two students we're emotionally invested in who weren't there (in Lou Russ' case because he was deceased), I have fan theories: 1. Lou Russ had already been wounded, and the Viet Cong had been advancing on the platoon's position, and that Russ had willingly stayed behind to hold the foe off long enough allow the rest of the platoon to reach a position where they could better defend themselves. 2. Rowena had been lured into some sort of sexual exploitation soon after arriving in New York, but had escaped soon after, and at the time of this concert was busy with a shelter for those who had escaped similar plights.
Leave it to me to get teary eyed over a movie. But matching the scene earlier where she was timid, afraid, he gave her some tough love. She ends up being governor of the state. Moments like that as kids and teens are things they will remember!
@@Artificialintelligentle school budgets are drawn largely for the local tax base and financial budgets and decisions by the local school board. Case in point, my local district growing up. They tried to cut some after school programs for at risk youth, but there was money available for even more athletic facilities. That budget got voted down.
I can't wait for the day when the Good Lord shows us the uniqueness and contributions of every single person who ever lived. I want to see how special every child of God is...especially those I regrettably took for granted in our brief passing through life.
@L Vega I can relate...and I lost two brothers who would have said the same thing, yet I would give anything to see them again. They made this world better, just being here. Their interests, their humor, and their personalities are like no other. I have no doubt the same can be said about you. You were fearfully and wonderfully made. You are like no other, and I look forward to knowing you (and everyone) someday.
Rowena’s theme is one fine example. True, it was james horner(i think), but the scene where he plays and she sings along with it….i wish so much that they would have recorded a full length version of that song with her singing and his piano. Tragically, all we got was a few seconds. It still gives me goosebumps.
I don't think that's necessarily the case. He wasn't a great composer, just average, that's why he never really pursued much of it throughout his career, even before he became an educator, but especially once he dedicated himself to it fulltime. He could have, of course, composed on the side. But it was only ever just a pipe dream for him. That's why he realized he didn't need that to have been fulfilled all his life. The final performance was just the much deserved and wonderful cherry on top for the contribution he did to all those students in that community.
This movie has a similar ending like Disney's follow me boys where one of the scouts became governor and pays tribute to the scoutmaster for his many years as scoutmaster
Well, doing BG is not always going to mean you show up on camera. Can you tell us more about the filming and how they got all the different age groups in there?
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I love this movie. We all had that one teacher who was such a great influence on the lives of so many.
he deserved the oscar for this performance! what a wonderful movie!
He most certainly did!
When he was filming Jaws with Steven Speilberg, the movie hit a ton of delays and went massively overbudget. Dreyfus had the wherewithal to understand Spielberg's vision and creative process and he vociferously defended the director and the film... but he also very publicly badmouthed Universal Studios in interviews. As a result, Dreyfus would go on to do a few movies with Spielberg (Close Encounters, for example) but while he wasn't exactly black-balled in the film industry, I really do get the impression that trashing a major studio in his early days kept him from ever getting the roles and career accolades that he deservedly should have.
Well, he already had an Oscar so they decided to give it to Cage, who really did a great job.
INDEED
Especially the End
When she was still in high school, Gretchen told Mr. Holland that she wanted to be good at something. Well, she did! She became a governor! :)
And defunded his music program!! LOl!
This scene always brings me to tears. Because this metaphor is true of every single one of us. This is a universal truth, in what she is saying. And that is beautiful to me.
I like what what Gertrude says that there is not a life in the room Mr. Holland hadn't touched and that they are better people because of him.
@@sha11235 I believe that so many of us, in our lives and that which we consider our mundane journey, believe that we are not important to anyone other than or family. So many times, it's not true.
But as governor, she defunded his department!LOL!
This show was such a package of emotion. From the difficulties with his son, the school programs, and the lack of funding for the arts, they all had to convince him that his life did much more than he thought it did. Many of us feel that way.
I love this part! He worked with the future governor and gave so many so much! 30 years and he touched them all!
Eddie Van Halen loved this movie. His fund is dedicated to this movie. In some ways lives are changed by great people. Try to remember this as you reach the ending years of your lives that it isn't wealth and fame as much as it is inspiring others. Money can't buy you love but love of others can buy more than you'll ever know.
It seems odd (and a shame) that the Governor can come back to say good-bye to Mr. Holland, but apparently has no influence in restoring school funding for arts and music education for schools in her state.
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I mean it was the 90s and probably wasn’t going to to be an easy thing to pull off
I wondered that too. I guess it depends on how education funding is handled, as I believe it varies by state. If they have a setup where they rely on property taxes then that could’ve been an issue if the neighborhood the school is in decreased in value.
It's A MOVIE!! A FEEL-GOOD MOVIE!! :-)
It’s not odd at all if you understand checks and balances within politics, as well as the decisions involving public budgets. Governors cannot just do whatever they want.
She's probably the one who cut the state's education budget...
The writing in this movie is next level , so good .
Agreed. Classic. One wonders why the Academy in 1996 didn't recognize this monumental film for best picture, Screenplay. cinematography, editing, MUSICAL SCORE, etc, only Dreyfus nominated.
It was one of my favorite movies.
It's my favorite movie. It's my time in life.
This is awesome never underestimate a teachers impact on a student
Yes and that works both ways. One of my teachers humiliated me on a daily basis, used me as an example of "stupidity" and rather than encourage me to do better or to help me overcome my learning disabilities , destroyed my self esteem. I am 66 years old now and still struggle with self esteem and self consciousness to the point of being socially backwards. Teachers can build or they can tear down. Double edged sword there.
Mister Holland brought out the best in his students.
As for the two students we're emotionally invested in who weren't there (in Lou Russ' case because he was deceased), I have fan theories:
1. Lou Russ had already been wounded, and the Viet Cong had been advancing on the platoon's position, and that Russ had willingly stayed behind to hold the foe off long enough allow the rest of the platoon to reach a position where they could better defend themselves.
2. Rowena had been lured into some sort of sexual exploitation soon after arriving in New York, but had escaped soon after, and at the time of this concert was busy with a shelter for those who had escaped similar plights.
I taught 28 yrs at one school sure as hell didnt end this way like I thought it would!!!
I love this movie so much that I bought it.
Me too
Leave it to me to get teary eyed over a movie. But matching the scene earlier where she was timid, afraid, he gave her some tough love. She ends up being governor of the state. Moments like that as kids and teens are things they will remember!
Ends up as governor, then ends up DEFUNDING his music department!LOl!
@@Artificialintelligentle school budgets are drawn largely for the local tax base and financial budgets and decisions by the local school board.
Case in point, my local district growing up. They tried to cut some after school programs for at risk youth, but there was money available for even more athletic facilities. That budget got voted down.
My favorite movie!
That touched my heart!-🥺✋🏾💖
me too ❤☺
Our legacy is every life that we touch...Maya Angelou
Kleenex! I need Kleenex!!
If she was the governor, why didn't she get the funding to help him keep the music program open?
I can't wait for the day when the Good Lord shows us the uniqueness and contributions of every single person who ever lived. I want to see how special every child of God is...especially those I regrettably took for granted in our brief passing through life.
I haven't done shit.
@L Vega
I can relate...and I lost two brothers who would have said the same thing, yet I would give anything to see them again. They made this world better, just being here. Their interests, their humor, and their personalities are like no other. I have no doubt the same can be said about you. You were fearfully and wonderfully made. You are like no other, and I look forward to knowing you (and everyone) someday.
You sound as though you spend every minute of every day fully expecting to be sucker-punched right between the eyes, and acting accordingly.
@@Telephonebill51
Not really.
I punch myself...over my shortcomings and regrets.
Maybe I'm the only one who needs our Savior's forgiveness.
This scene and Slim Pickens in Pat Garret and Billy the Kid, knocking on heavens door. See two of the best scenes in history.
Love this scene!♥️
Really good movie.
Great movie! However, I always assumed Mr. Holland’s compositional skills were a bit more advanced than what we heard in “the American symphony”
I think you're correct.
Rowena’s theme is one fine example. True, it was james horner(i think), but the scene where he plays and she sings along with it….i wish so much that they would have recorded a full length version of that song with her singing and his piano. Tragically, all we got was a few seconds. It still gives me goosebumps.
Those who can’t do, teach! 😂
I don't think that's necessarily the case. He wasn't a great composer, just average, that's why he never really pursued much of it throughout his career, even before he became an educator, but especially once he dedicated himself to it fulltime. He could have, of course, composed on the side. But it was only ever just a pipe dream for him. That's why he realized he didn't need that to have been fulfilled all his life. The final performance was just the much deserved and wonderful cherry on top for the contribution he did to all those students in that community.
This movie has a similar ending like Disney's follow me boys where one of the scouts became governor and pays tribute to the scoutmaster for his many years as scoutmaster
Why didn't you record the whole last part?
I was an extra in this scene, with my brother. Can't seem to find us though.
Well, doing BG is not always going to mean you show up on camera. Can you tell us more about the filming and how they got all the different age groups in there?
Wow that's so cool. Would love to know your experience in this scene
Why didn't she allocate mote funding to the arts
Look around at all the life's you have touched!