is not only filled with classic British humor, but also provides examples of the idea of the literary quest, allusions to the legend of King Arthur, and more.
- Dead Poets Society. This film provides a great chance to study the poetry mentioned within as well as show an inspirational film to your students.
- Freedom Writers. A high school teacher inspires her students to reach beyond their tough lives through writing.
If your music class could use a burst of song and inspiration, try these movies.
- The Sound of Music. This famous and much-loved film about the Von Trapp family is a must-see.
- Woodstock. As much about history as it is music, this film chronicles the famous 1969 festival.
- Almost Famous. Following a rising rock band, a young man in high school writes a story for Rolling Stone Magazine on the band.
- West Side Story. The Jets and the Sharks are gangs at odds, but when a member of the Jets falls for the sister of the leader of the Sharks, the story really takes off.
- The Phantom of the Opera. Share this beloved story of a disfigured musician who lives hidden in the Paris opera house and his desire for a young woman.
Science and Technology
From a view of insects in their natural environments to a look at the beginnings to two major computer companies to fictional accounts of science and technology in action, these movies have it all.
- Microcosmos. This French film shows close-ups of insect life in their natural habitats.
- Manhattan Project. When a high school science project becomes larger than expected, chaos ensues.
- Pirates of Silicon Valley. This film provides a biographical peek into the early days of Microsoft and Apple and their founders.
- Project X. When a new recruit to the military is assigned to look after the chimpanzees in Project X, the military gets more than they bargained for.
- TRON. A hacker trying to prove that several computer programs were stolen gets transported into a computer, where he fights evil forces in an effort to replace them with a system security program.
- Antitrust. A computer whiz becomes unintentionally embroiled in a dangerous company.
- WarGames. When a young man accidentally hacks into the US government's computer system, where he is invited to play a game that is actually initiating World War 3.
- Jurassic Park. Dinosaurs are brought back to life with dangerous consequences.