Dear Charlie, A famous film and theatre director has just died (I'm a specialist in this kind of thing). Mike Nichols was most famous for "The Graduate", starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, one of the iconic sixties movies, featuring great music by Simon & Garfunkel, but he did so much more besides. He started off as half of a comedy duo, moved on to Broadway, and then "graduated" (geddit?) to Hollywood. I wouldn't say many of his films were great, but they were often interesting. My personal favourite is "Working Girl", but I was in love with Melanie Griffith when I saw it. More recently, "Closer", with an all-star cast including Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, Clive Owen and Jude Law wasn't too bad. But "The Graduate" is the one you should all see.
So here's to you, Mike Nichols!
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30129848
Mr Leah
Hi Mr Leah!
ReplyDeleteI heard that you are very grateful when some students comment your posts, because apparently, as you told us this morning, it doesn't happen really often.
So, here I am ! I hope my comment will be pleasant as much as a comment can be.
I saw « The Graduate » something like 2 or 3 years ago, and I agree with you, it's a film that everyone should see ! Dustin Hoffman is a terrific actor (of course it is no news to you), and I really liked the film (even if I can't remember all the details). The music is very good, you were right to mention it!
See you in class!