Thursday Movie Picks: Teachers

I’ve sat out of months of Thursday Movie Picks, but here it is picking up again. This is hosted by Wandering Through the Shelves, with this week’s theme revolving around teachers. Teachers are part of the building blocks of society. They mold our minds and teach us to think and reason out. I’ve had my fair share of memorable teachers, so my picks are characters that had stood out for me in their profession. Here are my picks this week:

Remus Lupin

Defense Against the Dark Arts, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Hogwarts boasts a home for many memorable professors – there’s Snape, McGonagall, Slughorn, but the teacher that stood out for me was Lupin. He was the fun teacher. He tackles the lessons through activities that engage his students without it feeling tedious or forced. He was very knowledgeable in his subject matter, and is one approachable and respectable man. He was one of the reasons why I loved Prisoner of Azkaban; I think it’s safe to say that he’s a well-rounded character. 

Jack Marcus

Advanced Writing, Words and Pictures

Jack Marcus might have his personal problems but it doesn’t reflect on his ability to teach, and his passion on his subject. Words and Pictures revolve around the debacle of which medium says more – words or pictures. He fought for the written word, and has given his student pieces to think about when he tackles his subject. Even though his personal life has taken a toll, there is still unwavering passion to instill to his students the power of words. 

Barbara Covett

History, Notes on a Scandal

Barbara doesn’t make the list because she’s a terrific teacher, but rather because of the villainy her character entails. Because she was in need of a friend, she uses the situation to her advantage and blackmails Sheba into being her companion. Notes on a Scandal features amazing performances from two phenomenal women, with both their characters’ plights too disheartening.