Movies and School

Are movies and school a good combination?  I've heard both sides of the story. 
Never ever let them watch movies for school, it sends the wrong message, it adds to the ADD debate on and on. Or, a movie can enhance, add and enrich your school experience. 

I for one loved Movie day in school.  In fifth grade we had movie day every Friday.  If you had finished all your assignments you could watch the movie that Friday from 1-3.  (unfortunately that year I think I only saw one or two movies)  Then in junior high and high school we on rare occasions got to watch a movie.  I remember Lost Boys (not sure the academic value of that choice) Gone With the Wind, Roots and a few others.  I loved, loved, loved movie day.  I didn't much care for Roots or Gone with the Wind but I loved that for a whole week we had a certain hour of the day set aside for mindless entertainment.

Which is why I have decided to employ Movie day in our school day.  Now we will of coarse be watching movies that correspond with what we are reading or studying (unlike Lost Boys which was for 8th grade science class, relevant? I think not).  Therefore, after reading the book for a week, today we will watch The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.   Here's to two hours of mind numbing entertainment for our hard work!