All posts by Krista Haman

Human Growth and Development

Miss Perengrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Title: Miss Perengrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Date: 2016

Media type: Film

Format: Complete

Category: Human Growth and Development

Keywords: adolescence

Rating: PG 13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Audience(s): High School Age, College Age, Adults, Parents, Couples

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers… and their powerful enemies. Ultimately, Jacob discovers that only his own special “peculiarity” can save his new friends. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1935859/)

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Contributor: Krista Hamann

Human Growth and Development

The Edge of 17

Title: The Edge of 17

Date: 2016

Media type: Film

Format: Complete

Category: Human Growth and Development

Keywords: single parenting, response to crisis, sibling relationships

Rating: R – Restricted

Audience(s): College Age, Adults, Couples

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for high school junior Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld), who is already at peak awkwardness when her all-star older brother Darian (Blake Jenner) starts dating her best friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson). All at once, Nadine feels more alone than ever, until the unexpected friendship of a thoughtful boy (Hayden Szeto) gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1878870/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Comments or Recommendations for Teaching: How had being left virtually parentless affected Nadine?

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Contributor: Krista Hamann

Health and Human Sexuality

Friends with Benefits

Title: Friends with Benefits

Date: 2011

Media type: Film

Format: Complete

Category: Human Sexuality

Keywords: adulthood, parenting styles

Rating: R – Restricted

Audience(s): College Age, Adults, Couples

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: Jamie Rellis (Mila Kunis) is a New York City head-hunter trying to sign Los Angeles-based art director Dylan Harper (Justin Timberlake) for her client. When he takes the job and makes the move, they quickly become friends. Their friendship turns into a friendship with benefits, but with Jamie’s emotionally damaged past and Dylan’s history of being emotionally unavailable, they have to try to not fall for each other the way Hollywood romantic comedies dictate. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1632708/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Comments or Recommendations for Teaching: How did Jamie’s mother respond to her involvement with Dylan?

Places to view: iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu

Contributor: Krista Hamann