I just read a wonderful book by David Gilmour, The Film Club
, the memoir of a divorced father watching movies with his teenage son in place of his formal education. David Gilmour had been a film critic and television host but at the time that his son was floundering in the 10th grade, he was in the same position with his career. He allowed his son to drop out of school if he agreed to watch 3 films of his father's choosing a week. While most people would not agree with this parenting choice, the story that unfolds is a wonderful read, especially for film lovers.
While watching the movies together (the movies are old and new, from all genres, watched at home) David gives his son background on them. This was my favorite part of the book. I have a whole new list of movies that I want to see just from the way that he spoke about them. It was also fascinating to hear the way he spoke of different celebrities from the past and present. He raves about Clint Eastwood and Audrey Hepburn and speaks less friendly of certain others.
The other great feature of the book is the relationship between the father and his teenage son. There are ups and downs throughout but also great moments of bonding. They talk mostly about girlfriends, breakups and life. With Fathers Day coming up, this book would make a great present for any father that loves movies.
See also:
Movie Nights - 25 Movies for parents and teens
Legacy Project Contest for Teens to Connect with a Grandparent, the memoir of a divorced father watching movies with his teenage son in place of his formal education. David Gilmour had been a film critic and television host but at the time that his son was floundering in the 10th grade, he was in the same position with his career. He allowed his son to drop out of school if he agreed to watch 3 films of his father's choosing a week. While most people would not agree with this parenting choice, the story that unfolds is a wonderful read, especially for film lovers.While watching the movies together (the movies are old and new, from all genres, watched at home) David gives his son background on them. This was my favorite part of the book. I have a whole new list of movies that I want to see just from the way that he spoke about them. It was also fascinating to hear the way he spoke of different celebrities from the past and present. He raves about Clint Eastwood and Audrey Hepburn and speaks less friendly of certain others.
The other great feature of the book is the relationship between the father and his teenage son. There are ups and downs throughout but also great moments of bonding. They talk mostly about girlfriends, breakups and life. With Fathers Day coming up, this book would make a great present for any father that loves movies.
See also:
Movie Nights - 25 Movies for parents and teens
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Get a kid to watch an Audrey Hepburn movie and I'll give you 20 bucks! :p
ReplyDeleteyup , it's pretty hard to make teenagers these days to watch certain movies
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