May 20, 2008

What movies would you show to an 8th grade class?

I'm taking suggestions.

Posted by mike at May 20, 2008 12:11 PM
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How about "Dangerous Minds"? We just watched that the other day. It's a little bit sappy as a teacher movie, but has no sex and little language.

And then there's Chariots of Fire...slow, but good.

Posted by: Krista at May 20, 2008 01:48 PM

A Series of Unfortunate Events, Holes, Napoleon Dynamite, National Treasure, The Island, Zathura, I Robot

Posted by: amy at May 20, 2008 02:30 PM

To Kill a Mockingbird, Red Badge of Courage, The Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Gorillas in the Mist

Posted by: Omie at May 20, 2008 02:53 PM

if you're leaning toward classics, I remember being captivated by 12 Angry Men when a teacher showed it in school. havent seen it since, but it left an impression.

Posted by: bobw at May 20, 2008 03:53 PM

My middle school kids love Remember the Titans and they love Radio. There's just enough edge to each movie to make the kids think that it's pretty cool to watch at school, but not so much of an edge that I am uncomfortable watching it with them. (Just remember that there is a swear or two. The coach hollering "Chicken s***t, chicken s***t" and Radio repeating it over and over.)

Posted by: Lisa at May 20, 2008 04:13 PM

a few come to mind...

Harvey, The Princess Bride, My Neighbor Totoro, ET, Iron Giant, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, The Black Stallion, Breaking Away, Singin' in the Rain, To Kill a Mockingbird,Stand by Me...

Posted by: stelmodad at May 21, 2008 01:32 PM
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