20 Black History Month Book to Film Movies

During Black History month we need not only to explore the tragedies of Black American struggles, but celebrate the contributions to our society. Here are a list of literature based movies to explore. I've listed the movie, the companion book, biography or historical source. Here are 20 book to film selections for Black history. Read more...

"Best of 2010" Movies and Film Viewing Party

For New Year's Day this year, our family is putting on a progressive supper and movie party. A progressive dinner is a multi-course meal in which each course is served at a different home. Our event includes "best of 2010" movie viewings, dinner and children's activities. Here is our "best of 2010 movie party guide". Read on..

GLEE, The Music, The Christmas Album Review

"Glee, The Music, The Christmas Album" premiered on November 16, 2010. This holiday CD features 12 tracks of contemporary favorites (Last Christmas), secular classics and some religious Christmas carols. Read on...

Best Movies for Understanding Mental Retardation

Retard. Dummy. Moron. Those words make me feel ill. They should offend any thinking person. Understanding mental retardation requires accurate information coupled with empathy. Here are movies, films and television shows that help us understand what it means to be 'mentally handicapped' or 'developmentally disabled'. Read on...

"The Twilight Zone" Makes Great Sociology, Psychology Lesson Plans

You may know that "The Twilight Zone" was a killer thriller TV series. You may know that Rod Serling created The Twilight Zone, movie and comic series. You doubtless recognize the TZ theme song. Here are some  little known facts about the Twilight Zone. Read on...

Alfred Hitchcock Films for Psychology, Films In Literature and Film-Making Classes

My 'Frenzy' for Alfred Hitchcock Movie Memorabilia
Alfred Hitchcock reigns supreme as perfecter of the 'film noir' genre. Hitchcock isn't the only director to dabble in the dark "Psycho" drama, but he is "Notorious" for it. I have a predilection for Hitchcock memorabilia. A 'Frenzy' for it, if you will.
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World War One Movies for History Lessons

World War One Movies for American and World History Classes
Veteran's Day, celebrates the Armistice with Germany in World War One on November 11, 1918. WWI, hailed as "The Great War" and "The War to End all Wars" is commemorated in these literature based films. Use these movies to explore war history.
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