
Art School Confidential
Who said anything about talent?
Directed by Terry Zwigoff
Produced by Mr. Mudd
A darkly comic critique of art school pretension and the gap between artistic ambition and reality, laced with cynicism and serial killer subplot.
Starting from childhood attempts at illustration, the protagonist pursues his true obsession to art school. But as he learns how the art world really works, he finds that he must adapt his vision to the reality that confronts him.
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Does Art School Confidential end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Art School Confidential sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Art School Confidential scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Art School Confidential violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Art School Confidential easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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