Review of Back to School (1986) by Tiffany R — 05 Jan 2007

Hey! Shakespeare for everyone! I celebrate this movie for several reasons. First and foremost, Rodney, you have my respect and you are missed. Is she right? 'Cause I know that's the popular version of what went on there.

And a lot of people like to believe that. I wish I could, but I was there. I wasn't here in a classroom, hoping I was right, thinking about it. I was up to my knees in rice paddies, with guns that didn't work! Going in there, looking for Charlie, slugging it out with him.

. . .It doesn't end there. One of the most hilarious rants in film history. When Sam Kinison passed away on some lonely highway in California, his last words, reportedly, were "Why now?" So sad.

He'd worked long and hard to get to the top of his profession and finally, seemingly, he'd arrived. If you know this comedian and enjoy his persona, you will love him as history professor Terguson.

The University of Wisconsin, Madison -- Go Badgers! . . . This was filmed in autumn, the most beautiful time of year with the full glory of the color changes peaking. The campus of America's best college town looks so good, and the location shooting in places like Bascom Hall sends waves of nostalgia washing through me every time I watch this.