Great Teaching: A Great Class Is Like Great Cinema

The world's greatest films don't just tell stories — they capture attention, evoke emotion, spark curiosity, and leave audiences thinking long after the credits roll. Great teaching, like great cinema, does the same. By borrowing principles from cinema and combining them with insights from neuroscience and educational psychology, educators can create learning experiences that students … Continue reading Great Teaching: A Great Class Is Like Great Cinema

The Film Beneath the Film: Why Should We Watch a Film Twice?

I often tell my students and fellow cinephiles that a truly great film deserves to be watched twice. Not because we missed something the first time, but because each viewing offers a fundamentally different experience. Introduction The first encounter is immersive and emotional. We step into an unfamiliar world, follow characters through their journeys, and … Continue reading The Film Beneath the Film: Why Should We Watch a Film Twice?