Movie: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969 – 50-year anniversary)

Dame Maggie Smith has saturated movies these past two decades with countless performances constructed around her patented withering look. But what was she like as a young actress of 35, delivering a flawless portrayal of a tyrannical teacher that won her the Academy Award for Best Actress? And the film’s story is surprisingly relevant and revelatory – five decades ahead of our age’s grappling with “fake news” and flawed personal agenda. (1 hour, 56 mins)