It’s another film about an exceptional teacher who changes his students’ lives... yet another one. What I enjoy most about a movie, beyond having a good story and keeping me entertained for a while, is when it explores different subjects and themes. This kind of thoughtful questioning, accessible to everyone, feels more appealing than a lengthy book and represents a key strength of cinema. And this film offers ple…

A musician (Richard Dreyfuss) sets aside his grand aspirations to take a job as a high school music teacher in Portland, Oregon, covering the years from 1965 to 1995. Glenne Headly portrays his wife, Jay Thomas is the coach, Olympia Dukakis plays the principal, and William H. Macy takes on the role of an annoying vice principal. "Mr. Holland’s Opus," released in 1995, proves to be a worthwhile drama centered aroun…