Movie Previews:
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Prep school student Todd Anderson suffers in the
shadow of his roommate and his older brother who was
the valedictorian of his class. But inspired by an English
teacher who urges his charges to break with the status
quo by introducing them to the ancient tradition of the
Dead Poets Society, Todd learns to see himself in a new
light.Good Will Hunting (1997)
Will is a mathematical genius with low self-esteem.
After he solves a difficult math problem, the discovery
of his immense talent propels him into therapy. But in
the end it is the love of a woman that finally compels
him to throw out his distorted self-image and to adapt
to his reality in a healthier way.Mr. Holland’s Opus (1995)
Composer Glenn Holland is forced to take a job
teaching music to pay the rent. Meanwhile, in his spare
time, he strives to achieve the one goal he thinks will
justify his life: writing one memorable piece of music.
But as the years slip by with his main goal unfulfilled, he
finds that teaching itself has surprisingly become the
life fulfillment he never suspected it could be. Through
his teaching he helps many students to change their
negative views of themselves into healthy self-esteem.
This helps Holland to increasingly value himself.Muriel’s Wedding (1994)
Life in Muriel’s small Australian town is dull. She
hides in her room obsessing over “Abba” music and
fantasizing about her wedding day, which will not come
because she has never had a date. But after daring to106 E-Motion Picture Magic