Overlook the textbooks, besties Hulu simply dropped the true back-to-school studying listing, and it’s all motion pictures.
This September, we’re buying and selling homeroom for a binge room, as a result of Hulu’s Cinematic Syllabus is mainly the honors class in teen comedy greatness. First up: the thirtieth anniversary of Clueless (sure, Cher Horowitz has been education us in vogue and confidence for 3 a long time, and we’re nonetheless completely buggin’). Then it’s time to sharpen your pencils with Imply Women — as a result of for those who don’t sit with us for this one, we are able to’t aid you.
However wait, the lineup goes full extra-credit: College of Rock (Jack Black because the music instructor we deserved), Jennifer’s Physique (Megan Fox serving demonic feminism earlier than Twitter even knew spell it), and 10 Issues I Hate About You (aka the rationale Heath Ledger will without end personal our hearts). Toss in John Tucker Should Die for health club class revenge cardio, and naturally, Napoleon Dynamite, as a result of tater tots in your pocket > cafeteria thriller meat.
This isn’t only a streaming playlist. It’s a masterclass in iconic one-liners, unforgettable characters, and the cinematic survival information each millennial and Gen Z nerd has tucked away of their locker. Truthfully, who didn’t study extra life expertise from “You go, Glen Coco” than from algebra?
So sharpen that distant, seize your snacks, and take into account your self enrolled. Hulu’s Cinematic Syllabus is now in session. Streaming on Hulu (and Hulu on Disney+ for those who’re rocking the bundle life).
HULU’S CINEMATIC SYLLABUS
Overlook the textbooks. This semester, we’re majoring in Pop Tradition 101.
SOCIAL STUDIES
CLUELESS (1995) — 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Cher Horowitz is mainly the Founding Mom of Beverly Hills Excessive. Between matchmaking her lecturers, giving Tai a makeover, and falling for Paul Rudd (as one does), Cher teaches us that recognition is fleeting however Alaïa is without end.
(Premieres Monday, September 1)
MATH
MEAN GIRLS (2004)
The one math we care about is the geometry of cafeteria seating charts. Cady learns the exhausting manner that Regina George runs North Shore Excessive like a dictatorship—and sure, on October third, we’ll be streaming. You can sit with us.
(Premieres Monday, September 1)
ENGLISH LITERATURE
10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU (1999)
Shakespeare by no means had this a lot eyeliner or Heath Ledger serenading us on the bleachers. Kat Stratford’s feminist fireplace and Patrick Verona’s attraction = the type of romance essay all of us wish to write.
(Now Streaming)
BIOLOGY
JENNIFER’S BODY (2009)
Science lesson: by no means sacrifice a cheerleader who isn’t a virgin. Megan Fox turns small-town soccer boys into snacks and gave us a horror-comedy manner forward of its time. Jennifer’s nonetheless bodying.
(Now Streaming)
LUNCHTIME
NAPOLEON DYNAMITE (2004)
Overlook cafeteria pizza—Napoleon’s acquired tots in his pocket and dance strikes that would win any expertise present. Vote for Pedro, feed the llama, and embrace the awkward.
(Now Streaming)
ECONOMICS
EASY A (2010)
Emma Stone provides us Scarlet Letter realness on this sensible, hilarious takedown of slut-shaming. Olive could not have misplaced her virginity, however she gained our everlasting fandom credit score.
(Now Streaming)
GYM
JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE (2006)
Three scorned girlfriends + one new recruit = the final word cardio for revenge. John Tucker by no means stood an opportunity.
(Premieres Monday, September 1)
MUSIC
SCHOOL OF ROCK (2003)
Jack Black + electrical guitar + a category of mini prodigies = the type of substitute instructor we all the time wished for. One Battle of the Bands later, and the world is formally schooled.
(Premieres Monday, September 1)
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS
SHE’S THE MAN (2006)
Amanda Bynes cross-dresses her manner into the soccer crew, by chance falls for Channing Tatum, and proves that gender-bending romcoms are the true varsity win. Shakespeare might by no means.
(Premieres Monday, September 1)