"JHHS Teachers VS. Fall Movies" by Andrew Hanna and Linden Hansen

When I first asked him how he felt about this comparison, Mr. Hart was confused. “Why me?” he said with a shrug. Only a couple of days prior, that same Mr. Hart had imparted the following wisdom on his AP Physics class: “You guys have to enjoy the full spectrum of fun. Type 1 fun: fun in the moment. Type 2 fun: fun after the fact. And type 3 fun: neither fun in the moment nor fun after the fact, but years later, fun telling a story about it. This way, you will never be sad!” It’s that exact philosophical wittiness that landed Mr. Hart in the world of Good Will Hunting–a cerebral epic about knowledge and existence.

As the sixth of seven children, it’s no surprise that Mrs. Hoelscher laughs at the thought of growing up alongside Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. The rivalries between siblings and the underlying theme of what it means to be a good person strike a familiar chord with her. She most identifies with Jo, who is “praised for things other than beauty and poise”, like her undeniable fiery spirit. And, just like Jo, Mrs. Hoelscher spent childhood days reading ravenously in her room.

In The Princess Bride, Mr. Brazil would be in his element, galavanting across medieval somewheres. His sarcastic humor would put him on a perfect playing field against the smart quips of Fezzik and Inigo Montoya. And, especially with that beard, Mr. Brazil would rock a Dark-Age get-up: puffy satin sleeves, a gilded tunic, and maybe even a cape.

‘The Fantastic Mr. Whippie’ matches well with the intuitive skill and helpful nature of Mr. Fox. I have no doubt that Whippie would succeed in leading a heist just based off how well he teaches and guides his class and how well he understands pulleys. Both he and the movie are cussing amazing and spread excitement and togetherness through everything they do.

As a literature teacher, Dead Poets Society already feels close to home with Mrs. Roundy. She guides her class with a lot of the same Keating-esque passion and love for discussing complex emotions and ideas around the human condition, reminding students that, as the film says, “We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.”

Juno is an all-time fall comfort movie about a teenage girl and her journey through an unplanned pregnancy. It’s a blend of funny, comforting, and quirky that is really only found in one other place: nurse beth’s office. Juno is able to make it through all her major life events/changes because of the people that support her. Similarly, Nurse Beth has a certain selfish unselfishness that comes through in her dedication to supporting students, whether that means chatting about school, combatting vaping, or trying out a new quirky joke.