It goes without saying that school is a critical time for teenagers. We remember the teachers who helped us discover what we enjoyed... and the ones who did the opposite. We remember the bizarre rituals of the institution... and how they made us feel. We remember puberty... and the ensuing confusion over sexuality and our sense of self.

But how do the movies remember school? What can they tell us about popular perceptions of this time in our lives? How do we WISH our teachers were? Is it attainable? What damage can the school institution potentially do to us? How well-represented are the struggles over sexuality we experience at school, on-screen?

By the end of today's podcast, you should be able to answer all of these questions. Quiz at the end.