<p>Yesterday this brilliant movie was shown again on TV. While watching the scene of Charlies prep school disciplinary hearing, I was wondering, what would be an outcome in today environment? Would an open hearing be possible? Would they allow Colonel Slade to deliver his inspirational speech? What would be the verdict? I just find it difficult to imaging how school administration would handle a similar situation and what would be an outcome (perhaps a liability suit?). Interesting how things change in 35 years (Scent of a Woman is a remake of the 1972 Italian film Profumo di donna).</p>
<p>One of my favorite movies. That was a great scene. My guess is that today, that scene if redone there would be a room full of lawyers and no student would be allowed to speak without counsel. So many great scenes in that movie. The dinner scene around the family table where Colonel Slade is put to task by his realtives is classic.</p>