Teachers on Film

Teachers on Film
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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.

Episodes

  1. 06/01/2025

    Another Round (2020)

    To celebrate the end the school year, Elaine and Joaquin cover Another Round (2020) starring Mads Mikkelsen and rank the movies they've seen this year. Happy summer break!

    1h 12m

  2. 04/30/2025

    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 Round (2020)

    53 min

  3. 03/30/2025

    Freedom Writers (2007)

    Joaquin and Elaine get specific about the strengths and limits of 2007's Freedom Writers. Next month: Detachment (2011).

    41 min

  4. 02/28/2025

    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)

    1h 1m

  5. 01/29/2025

    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)

    44 min

  6. 12/27/2024

    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)

    57 min

  7. 11/25/2024

    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)

    43 min

  8. 10/27/2024

    The Teachers' Lounge (2023)

    Elaine and Joaquin explore the complexities of the 2023 German film The Teachers' Lounge. Next month: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993). (We promise it's a teacher movie.)

    56 min

  9. 09/27/2024

    Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)

    Joaquin and Elaine dig into the 1995 epic Mr. Holland's Opus. Next month: The Teachers' Lounge (2023)

    43 min

  10. 08/25/2024

    Stand and Deliver (1988)

    Joaquin and Elaine dive into the beloved 1988 film Stand and Deliver.

    41 min
  11. Dead Poets Society (1989)

    07/26/2024

    Dead Poets Society (1989)

    Joaquin and Elaine cover the 1989 classic Dead Poets Society.

    1 hr
  • 11 Episodes

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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Teachers on Film
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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