Teachers on Film
Two Los Angeles teachers watch popular films about teachers, discuss what's real and what's not, and learn a few lessons along the way.
Recent Episodes
April 30, 2025
S1E10 - The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)
After 20 minutes, Joaquin and Elaine ditch on Detachment (2011) staring Adrian Brody to avoid further trauma only to run into more drama with The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) staring Dame Maggie Smith. Next Month: Another...
March 30, 2025
S1E9 - Freedom Writers (2007)
Joaquin and Elaine get specific about the strengths and limits of 2007's Freedom Writers. Next month: Detachment (2011).
Feb. 28, 2025
S1E8 - School of Rock (2003)
Joaquin and Elaine learn about sticking it to the man with Jack Black in 2003's School of Rock. Next month: Freedom Writers (2007)
Jan. 29, 2025
S1E7 - Radical (2023)
Joaquin and Elaine start off the new year and the new semester with the 2023 Mexican film Radical. Next month: School of Rock (2003)
Dec. 27, 2024
S1E6 - To Sir, with Love (1967)
Elaine and Joaquin celebrate winter break with the classic teacher movie To Sir, with Love from 1967.
Next Month: Radical (2023)
Nov. 25, 2024
S1E5 - Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
Elaine and Joaquin look for some hope in 1993's Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Do they find it? Next Month: To Sir, with Love (1967)
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