Most “teacher” movies are about how a teacher, usually young, usually in their first year, idealistic, bucks “the system” and inspires a group of kids. They’re usually inspiring and cool… and total bullshit. Even the ones based on a true story are usually 9/10ths hogwash. Jaime Escalante didn’t succeed with all his students, just oneContinue reading “Why I like The Emperor’s Club”