Laura and Stephen continue their podcast 'Midday Movies' by discussing Collider's list of the 28 Best Back-to-School Films, focusing on the top 14. They highlight timeless John Hughes classics, influential comedies, and heartwarming stories of academic excellence. Films like 'School of Rock,' 'Rushmore,' 'Grease,' 'Footloose,' 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High,' '10 Things I Hate About You,' 'Akeelah and the Bee,' 'Election,' 'Legally Blonde,' 'Dead Poets Society,' 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,' 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off,' 'The Breakfast Club,' and the top pick 'Mean Girls' are discussed in depth. Each movie is praised for its unique storytelling, cultural impact, and unforgettable characters. The episode invites listeners to vote on which film they should cover next in a detailed review.

00:00 Welcome to Midday Movies

01:22 Kicking Off with School of Rock

03:02 Rushmore: Wes Anderson's Classic

04:37 Grease: A Timeless Musical

06:17 Footloose: Dancing Through Restrictions

08:53 Fast Times at Ridgemont High

10:16 10 Things I Hate About You

12:02 Akeelah and the Bee: Spelling Triumph

13:27 Reese Witherspoon's Dark Satire: Election

14:26 Legally Blonde: Overcoming Expectations

15:55 Dead Poets Society: The Gold Standard

17:13 Harry Potter: The Sorcerer's Stone

19:31 Ferris Bueller's Day Off: A Whimsical Rebellion

21:41 The Breakfast Club: Detention Bonding

23:22 Mean Girls: High School Hierarchy

26:20 Conclusion and Farewell

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Ep 260: Top 14 Best Back-to-School Movies Reviewed (Collider Magazine)

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