NETFLIX REVIEW: “ADOLESCENCE” (2025)
British-based Netflix crime drama is a cinematic masterpiece and acting tour-de-force–contemporaneously shocking, depressing, mesmerizing, excruciating, and yet so profoundly troublesome.
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“THE ANXIOUS GENERATION”
SHOULD KIDS BE BANNED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA?
Note: Despite this article title, this isn’t so much a book review as an extension of the conversation prompted by Jon Haidt’s new book on the impacts of social media on young people.
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DID YOUR HIGH SCHOOL HAVE A “SMOKING AREA?”
I may not like it, but I’m a product of the 1970s. More like–a victim of the 70s. Horrendous fashions. Musical nihilism. Bad hair. Flawed politicians. Astroturf.
Indeed, I grew up in the dead center sweet spot of the “me” decade.
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Yesterday’s post about the film Schindler’s List triggered many interesting comments on Facebook. Discussion is still going. I also learned a few things. Any day we learn something new is a good day.
Speaking of learning, this caused me to think about movies that are important as tools in education. Let’s face it, reading about history doesn’t always convey reality, nor compel students to take an active interest in the subject matter. Movies –especially movies that are done well– do convey important lessons. They can be used as education tools.
Which now brings me to today’s topic:
Name FIVE movies that should be a part of every educational curriculum.
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