Solidrariol Am I Missing Something?

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Casey Duggan It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

Janis One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

lrcdmnhd72 I tend to agree with ClassicSteve about his comparison between the original 1973 movie, "The Paper Chase," and the TV series "The Paper Chase." I found the 1973 movie to be much more powerful, intense and convincing than the TV series, which seems to pale in comparison to the original 1973 movie. In fact, I think the movie version is much more realistic and convincing than the entire TV series put together. While some of the TV episodes weren't too bad, overall, the TV series, when compared to the original 1973 movie version, appears to be watered down.John Houseman seemed to slow down quite a bit in the TV series, especially in the later years as opposed to the movie version. Although his age may have had something to do with it, I think that lower quality scripting may have played a bigger role.In the TV series, I think I caught at a mistake. Rita Harriman wanted to be the first president of the Harvard Law Review, but if I remember correctly, there was a woman president of the Harvard Law Review that hit Hart with her car while he was riding his bicycle during his earlier law school years.Although I never went to law school, the 1973 movie version of the PC reminded me of my college years in acquiring my bachelor's degree. I tend to identify myself with Kevin Brooks (the guy with the photographic memory) and his inadequacies. His part reminds me so much of myself that, in real life, I think I could have been his understudy. Anybody that wants to undertake any worthwhile endeavor should watch the 1973 Paper Chase movie. It clearly shows the weed-out process and the high price that has to be paid for success.

Jetset971 I am amazed today at how much I loved this show as a kid. You would think that a fourteen year old boy in the 80's wouldn't give this show a single look, but for some reason it captivated me and I never missed an episode when it aired on "Showtime" from 83 to 86. Today I am still intrigued by this delightfully series. James Stephens, Tom Fitzsimmons, James Keane and the rest of the cast are first rate in their depictions of Law Students at a fictional School. But its John Houseman, as the crusty old stone faced and methodically monotone Professor Kingsfield, that steals the show. He delivered his lines and movements with surgical precision. Almost to the point where you forgot he was acting. I mean it felt so genuine! It took a truly talented actor of Houseman's caliber to pull off this character. Here was a man that proved that not only that "less is more", but when done right, "less" is more powerful. Kudos to this show and especially to the late great John Houseman.

bps It has been 20 years since broadcast, and it remains a favorite of mine. The Paper Chase was then called "too good for television", assumedly due to its highly intellectual, fast moving content. The characters were well chosen right from the start. Running from 1983 to 1986 it was to follow a group of students through law school, from the very first day to graduation. The show was extremely well written. Social interaction, challenge, struggle, and eventual triumph (in most cases) formed the plots. I recall describing this series as "making more points than a rose bush". It would be great to re-air the series, as every topic is just as valid today. John Houseman will be forever irreplaceable.

ziggyff Please put this out on DVD or some odd cable channel in repeats. This is one of the few shows that outdoes the movie version and where even a with second broadcast chance on Showtime, there was no loss in quality either. I'm tired of HBO always getting the raves as having the best original series. This qualifies, as it received new castings each year and yet maintained quality throughout. I loved it so much I tried following the cast members who moved on to other TV shows, movies, etc.. The show even intermixed some humor and parody into basically a serious drama, for example; the episode "My Dinner with Kingsfield" or the "Moot Court" episode to name a few. I've had to keep my beta VCR working since I kept them on tape all this time. Easily the best thing ever put out on Showtime and probably in the top 10 on broadcast TV too.