Best Movies Based on William Shakespeare Plays

Best Book-to-Movie Versions of William Shakespeare's Works
Just what makes the works William Shakespeare so popular, even after almost 500 years, will probably never be answered definitively. Shakespeare's works are outsold only by the Bible. Here are the best movie versions of Shakespeare.
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Best American War History Movies for Patriotic Holidays

Best War History Movies for Memorial Day
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May was designated to remember our beloved dead and especially to honor those killed in war or in the line of duty. Not sure how to commemorate Memorial Day? Why not watch one of these movies?
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Best Movies for Music History, Music Appreciation Classes

Best Movies for High School Music Classes
Can't afford to take your music classes to see a live concert or musical theater performance? Give your students a musical treat without leaving the classroom. Introduce them to some of these films about music history.
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'Wicked' Book and Play Review

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West: Gregory Maguire Book Series
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (1995) Son of a Witch (2005) and A Lion Among Men (2008) are revisionist parallel novels by Gregory Maguire that explore the deeper, darker Wizard of Oz books.
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Best Movies for Earth Science Class, Free Printable Lesson Plans

Best Movies for Earth Science with Free Printable Follow-Up Lesson Plans
Teaching earth science, geology or geography classes? Need a list of great movies to use as the basis for some your lesson plans and classroom exploration? This list includes movies and links for free printable follow up lesson plans.
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How to Use Movies, Films and Television in the Classroom

How to Use Movies and Television as Lesson Plans in the Classroom
Showing movies in the classroom is becoming increasingly more popular as entertainment devices and digital technology improves. Do movies, films and television have a place in education? Is it lazy teaching to show a movie in class?
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Best Movies to Watch with Mom on Mother's Day

Best Adult Movies to Watch with Mom on Mother's Day
On the second Sunday of every May, we celebrate Mother's Day. need some great movies to enjoy with mom or in memory of your mother? These movies will make you laugh, cry and fall in love with your mom all over again.
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