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Cheers for Miss Bishop (1941)
Perfectly Charming
I love this movie, it's different for the era and shows that who we perceive as perfect , i.e. teachers have lives that can be tragic though beautiful.
William Gargan is so adorable and handsome as Ella's not so secret admirer and lifelong platonic friend.
The movie spans over 50 years of their lives , the happiness and tragedies that are inevitable in a long life such as hers.
It showcases how ones life can affect so many others, there are many unique aspects on how Ella perseveres through ups and downs with grace and dignity.
I disagree with the other review how her morals decline, it's just the opposite, really. She doesn't tell her great niece to go have an affair , she actually subtly guides her away. This movie reveals how human we all are with our own strengths and flaws and with Ella, her dedication throughout her life to being a teacher.
Sweet and darling movie, I'd like it to be on the top 100 movies to before you die. So many life lessons.
Great Expectations (1946)
Older Estella
Thoroughly delightful first act when Pip and Estella (Jean Simmons) are young. The flow is great, scenery is wonderful , all is good. Once Pip grows up and the older Estella played by Valerie Hobson is introduced, it loses its charm. I don't understand how one actor can bring down a film, but Ms. Hobson does. She has no charisma, no interesting screen presence and no chemistry with the adult Pip. It's unfortunate because his love for her is the driving force but with such a zero charisma actress, it makes one wonder why does he bother.
My favorite character was his sisters husband Joe, he showed great love for Pip and made his character believable and he really came to life. Young Pip was very good as well as was the young Jean Simmons.
The trivia item was spot on as far as Valerie Hobson being miscast.
Urban Myths: David Bowie and Marc Bolan (2018)
They could of tried harder
First off, I'm glad someone took the time to make this show. As a huge Bolan and Bowie fan, the mistakes are many, and pretty much ruined it. Marc Bolan was only 5'5" and Jack Whitehall who played him was at least 6 foot tall. Marc Bolan had hazel eyes and the actor had very blue eyes. Bowie was VERY left handed though portrayed as right handed, when he was painting the wall.
Also, David's eyes were not two different colors, his left eye was left permanentl dialated, which was partially explained though not fully.
In 1964 Marc was quite the hippy and his clothes in the show were like a business man.
Also, they were painting a mural, not just a plain wall.
A little more effort in the details would have gone a long way, as these traits are are part of what made Marc and David special.