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Greatest old movie I've ever seen. Most people may think this is just some stupid movie about literature dialogue or poetry. but this is actually way deeper than that. There are multiple tiny details in the movie that are absolutely mind blowing to me. For example, (spoilers), when Mr. Keating was first introduced, he the students to write down what he was writing on the board, a graph that (if you were paying close attention) said "PIG", and "BS", which was incredible to me because the meaning behind that was great. Next, there are multiple different storylines with a lot of characters and all rounds up to the play, the ending is phenomenal and I was very surprised at how great this movie was.

"Velma" is the latest addition to the Scooby-Doo franchise, but it fails to live up to the standards set by its predecessors. The show, developed and created by Charlie Grandy for HBO Max, stars Mindy Kaling as the voice of the titular character, with a supporting cast that includes Sam Richardson, Constance Wu and Glenn Howerton. However, despite a strong vocal cast, "Velma" is a disappointing and misguided attempt at updating the classic Scooby-Doo formula. One of the biggest issues with "Velma" is its humor. The show tries to cater to a modern audience with its meta storytelling and snarky humor, but it falls flat. The jokes are often forced and not as clever as they seem to think they are. Furthermore, the humor detracts from the mystery aspect of the show, which is a critical component of the Scooby-Doo franchise. Another problem with "Velma" is its characterization. The characters, especially Velma, are far removed from the versions fans have come to know and love. Velma, in particular, is portrayed as a snarky, sexually confused teenager, who is more interested in her crush on murder suspect Fred Jones than in solving mysteries. This portrayal is a disservice to the character and does not accurately reflect the qualities that made Velma such an endearing character in the first place. Additionally, the series' departure from the Scooby-Doo franchise is a major issue. "Velma" focuses on the human members of Mystery Inc. before their official formation, making it the first television series in the franchise not to feature the Scooby-Doo character. This departure not only takes away one of the most iconic elements of the franchise, but it also robs the audience of the dynamic between the human characters and their talking Great Dane companion. Finally, the series' meta storytelling also detracts from the overall experience. The show tries to be too clever for its own good and sacrifices its own integrity in the process. It feels as though "Velma" is trying too hard to be edgy and modern, but in doing so, it forgets what made the original franchise so beloved. In conclusion, "Velma" is a disappointing and misguided attempt at updating the Scooby-Doo franchise. Despite a strong vocal cast, the show fails to deliver with its humor, characterization, and departures from the franchise. Fans of the original series would be better off sticking with the classic iterations, as "Velma" does not do justice to the characters or the franchise as a whole.