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Tatler Asia
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Valuable lessons on security from 7 home invasion movies
2. 'Us' (2019) In Us , Jordan Peele reframes the home invasion not as a random attack, but as a confrontation with buried truths. The intruders are literal copies of the protagonists—people who have been living underground while others enjoyed the surface. By staging the attack in a coastal holiday home, Peele critiques the illusion of retreat and privilege. The Wilsons, like many middle-class families, believe they've earned safety through consumption and distance. Us suggests this comfort comes at a cost—and that what has been repressed, socially or psychologically, will eventually demand its reckoning. 3. 'The Strangers' (2008) Bryan Bertino's The Strangers remains one of the bleakest entries in the home invasion canon because it offers no clear motive, no redemption arc and no heroic escape. A young couple is terrorised in their rural family home simply because, as one of the masked assailants says, 'you were home'. This randomness is what makes the film so disturbing—it strips away any sense of moral cause and effect. It's a rare film that underscores the idea that no matter how careful or secluded you are, violence sometimes arrives without reason, warning or narrative closure. 4. 'Don't Breathe' (2016) Don't Breathe flips the typical home invasion structure by making the intruders the ones who are hunted. A trio of petty thieves break into the house of a blind veteran, believing him defenceless, only to discover he is anything but. The film is a lesson in misjudgment—about underestimating physical disability, overestimating your own control and misreading silence as weakness. It also challenges audience sympathy. As secrets unfold, the line between perpetrator and victim becomes increasingly murky, reminding us that proximity to violence often reveals more about character than circumstance. 5. 'When a Stranger Calls' (1979) This film famously opens with a long sequence involving a babysitter receiving anonymous phone calls that escalate into stalking and, eventually, a violent reveal: the caller is already inside the house. While it evolves into a different kind of psychological thriller, the first act remains a defining moment in the genre. It highlights how easily early warning signs—unsettling behaviour, unexplained sounds, intuition—are dismissed. The lesson here isn't about building better locks; it's about taking unease seriously before it hardens into a threat. The call might be coming from inside the house, but the denial started long before that. 6. 'The Last House on the Left' (1972) Wes Craven's controversial debut confronts the viewer with a deeply uncomfortable truth: revenge is not catharsis. After a pair of teenagers are brutalised by strangers, the attackers unknowingly take refuge in the home of one of the victims' parents. What follows is retaliation, not justice. The violence escalates, but the emotional damage is never resolved—it multiplies. Craven's message is that home invasion doesn't just displace safety; it disrupts ethics. The instinct to protect one's home can curdle into something equally destructive, especially when filtered through grief and rage. 7. 'Fear' (1996) Fear isn't a typical home invasion film—it begins as a romance. Mark Wahlberg's character is introduced as the boyfriend, not the villain, and is initially welcomed into the family. But as possessiveness morphs into obsession, he begins asserting control not just over his girlfriend but over the household itself. The film's climax, involving a siege on the suburban family home, is the logical end to a series of ignored red flags. It's a reminder that danger doesn't always knock; it can sometimes charm its way in. In a culture that equates attention with affection, Fear quietly asks: how do you protect a home from someone you invited in? Across all seven films, home invasion is more than a plot device, but also a reflection of anxieties about wealth, privacy, power and the limits between public threat and private life. Whether through force or psychological manipulation, the home's safety is constantly questioned. The genre lasts because it challenges assumptions that locks protect, love is safe and threats are obvious. In reality, home invasion takes many forms, and the most dangerous often begin with a false sense of security. READ MORE Your safety checklist: Here's what to remember for in-flight emergencies 5 iconic hotels in film: Where architecture becomes the star 8 spine-chilling must-watch Korean movies
Miami Herald
17-04-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
ACE Awards Four Full Tuition Scholarships to Ivy Tech Community College Nursing Faculty
The scholarships represent a collaborative effort to provide accessible education opportunities INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / In partnership with Ivy Tech Community College, American College of Education® (ACE) has awarded four full tuition scholarships to Ivy Tech nursing faculty and staff. The collaboration furthers a shared commitment to provide accessible, high-quality education for healthcare professionals and to support the urgent need for qualified nurse educators. The recipients of nearly $56,000 worth of scholarship funding are: Breeze Peele, Ivy Tech SellersburgDanielle Chiaro, Ivy Tech Lake CountyBrooke Irzyk, Ivy Tech ValparaisoHeather Lunsford, Ivy Tech Richmond Lunsford will enroll in ACE's Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at ACE, while Peele, Chiaro and Irzyk will pursue the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to MSN program. "Partnering with Ivy Tech is opening up door after door to offer accessible nursing education pathways that address national nurse and nurse educator shortages," ACE President and CEO Geordie Hyland said. "We are excited to welcome our scholarship recipients to ACE and to support them on their journeys to earning an MSN." These scholarships aim to support the development of more qualified nursing faculty, a vital step in solving the growing nursing shortage. According to national data, thousands of prospective nursing students are turned away each year due to a lack of qualified instructors. By investing in the professional growth of current educators, ACE and Ivy Tech aim to expand faculty capacity, enabling more students to pursue nursing careers and strengthening the pipeline of skilled healthcare professionals across Indiana. Additionally, the scholarship initiative builds on an ongoing partnership between ACE and Ivy Tech, which is designed to create more affordable healthcare education and training pathways for both Ivy Tech students and employees. Through this collaboration, Ivy Tech employees and students are eligible for reduced tuition at ACE, while Ivy Tech's Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students can enroll concurrently in ACE's BSN program, allowing them to accelerate degree completion. "We're thrilled to see four of our outstanding nursing faculty and staff members awarded full scholarships through our partnership with ACE," Ivy Tech Assistant Vice President for Nursing Kimberly Weigand, DNP, RN, CNE, added. "This collaboration provides our faculty with meaningful and flexible opportunities for professional growth that ultimately benefits our students, communities and healthcare systems. By equipping more nurse educators with advanced degrees, we're actively tackling one of the most pressing challenges in nursing education." Ivy Tech is the largest community college nonprofit awarder of ASN degrees in the county, producing more than 1,500 nursing graduates each year. More than one out of every three registered nurses in Indiana are Ivy Tech graduates. About American College of Education American College of Education® (ACE) is an accredited, fully online college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, leadership, healthcare and nursing. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers more than 60 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master's or bachelor's degree, along with graduate-level certificate programs. In addition to being a leader in online education, ACE is a Certified B Corporation and part of a global movement to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. About Ivy Tech Community College Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns to the needs of the community. The College provides seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
CBS News
09-02-2025
- General
- CBS News
Community Options provides work and housing for those with disabilities
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - From mopping the floor to wiping the glass clean, keeping a spotless space is fulfilling for Michael Perret at Community Options Inc. "It makes me feel great about helping other people out here," said Perret. He's a part-time janitor at Community Options, in Pittsburgh. Perret said, "I always dreamed of working as a janitor part-time," and it's a dream come true for him because it's strides ahead from where he came. "Yeah I was in foster care when I was three and a half." At three and a half years old, doctors diagnosed Perret with Autism spectrum disorder. "I am special in so many ways," said Perret. Special in the best of ways which Community Options understands. Perret said, "They help a lot of other individuals that are on the spectrum like me." Tara Peele is the Executive Director of Community Options in Pittsburgh. "We are supporting individuals. These are individuals with disabilities. Not disabled individuals," said Peele. "We are definitely trying to break that stigma." Breaking the stigma means showing the community those with disabilities offer lots to our community. So the nonprofit helps individuals with a range of disabilities from autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome to traumatic brain injuries and more, find housing and employment. Peele said, "They don't want to be excluded. They don't want to feel different, and being able to work and have gainful employment, not just working for five cents or ten cents an hour, they're actually working hours and for a good wage." Here's how Peele and the nonprofit do it, they meet the individual first, offer them a place to live in one of their homes, and then trained professionals help that individual learn skills to live on their own. "Help them attain those goals for independence," said Peele. Employment specialists also work with partnering companies and businesses to make sure the individual is successful in the workplace. "It means a lot to me. I'm very passionate about this and I think for the individuals that we support, it means a lot to them," said Peele. The results show not just in clean glass but in empowered personalities like Perret's. "I'd like to send a positive message out to them saying keep up the good work, and you do help others like me on the spectrum," said Perret. It's person-centered services providing dignity and freedom for all. "Just keep moving forward," said Perret. Community Options has homes located all over Allegheny County to help those individuals. If you want to get involved or if you're an organization that wants to employ any of the individuals with disabilities visit the Community Options website.
