10 Truly Terrible Movie Teachers

5. School Of Rock €“ Ned Schneebly & Dewey Finn

This one is a twofer because I don't think anyone, regardless of how much they like cover versions of classic rock songs, would let these guys near their kids. On one hand you have Dewey Finn, an unemployed loser with delusions of grandeur. After he's kicked out of his band and realises that eviction is one more missed rent payment away, Finn poses as his friend, Ned Schneebly, who happens to be a substitute teacher. Finn then exploits his students€™ musical prowess for his own selfish gain, forgoing any legitimate lesson plans in favour of a needlessly comprehensive history of rock and roll. I€™m all for exposing younger generations to classic rock, but not at the expense of their education. Throw in some corruption, coersion and kidnappping charges and Mr. Finn should be looking at some seriously hard time. And let€™s not forget the hapless Ned Schneebly. In an act of defiance to his domineering girlfriend he goes along with Finn's plan, despite the fact that Finn is obviously mentally unstable. Getting a teaching degree is no cake walk, and Schneebly risks it all for what? To ride the coat tails of an overweight schlub who might win a local battle of the bands contest?
 
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Ryan Lynch is a freelance journalist from the United States. He currently lives in Adelaide, Australia and writes for Adelaide-based music magazine Rip It Up. He wishes he could live like Hank Moody, but he watches too much TV and plays too many videogames to be that nonchalant.