Back to School (1986) with Mike Wirth

EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 48 MIN

Back to School (1986) with Mike Wirth

from DESIGNERS ON FILM · host Jason Tselentis

Muralist and illustrator, UX and AR designer Mike Wirth talks about why Back to School is the perfect antidote to the End of the Summer Blues, and why teachers, instructors, and professors should give it a watch, or a re-watch.-Mike Wirth is a leader in Jewish Futurism art and philosophy, using speculative design methods to reimagine Jewish culture, traditions, and technology for the future in his artwork, projects and presentations. Mike's work blends storytelling, technology, and social impact, exploring cultural identity and social justice through public art, digital media, and interactive experiences within and outside of his community. An Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Queens University and artist-in-residence at the Stan Greenspon Center for Holocaust and Social Justice Education, Mike founded the university's graphic design major and has spent over two decades mentoring emerging designers and artists.https://mikewirthart.comhttps://mikewirthart.com/shop/ https://www.instagram.com/mikewirth/ -Back to School (1986)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090685/ https://www.vulture.com/article/best-college-comedy-movies-ranked.htmlhttps://www.vulture.com/2013/01/the-lost-roles-of-rodney-dangerfield.htmlhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/81506/15-educational-facts-about-back-school -Rodney Dangerfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/@rodneynorespect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbNYAeYxLbA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7HgjlpMUrw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZpH0re__gM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga_reU5lasQ -Rodney and the Marvel Dazzler connectionhttps://collider.com/unmade-marvel-movie-dazzler-the-movie-kiss-the-village-people-cher/ https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/from-grace-jones-to-bo-derek-40-years-of-marvels-dazzler -Other movies and shows discussed, alphabetical listAnnie Hall (1977)Caddyshack (1980)Dead Poets Society (1989)Easy Money (1983)The King of Staten Island (2020)National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)Real Genius (1985)Revenge of the Nerds (1984)Teen Wolf Too (1987)

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