Posts by Mark Barrett3

What, are we seriously incapable of just heading over to Rotten Tomatoes and checking out a spoiler-free review? Instead, because we all watched some movie and want to have a decent discussion about it, we’re expected to hunt through posts written in white font just to avoid this group of absolute whiners who complain about spoilers during a debate? We aren't here to write academic critiques or spend half our lives overthinking whether a single detail counts as a spoiler—especially since people should realize these threads are entered at their own risk. If you stumble onto a plot point, that's on you.

Honestly, you guys are acting like spoiled brats. Every single one of you. It’s unbelievable.

What really gets under my skin is this constant handout of cash—we're talking $650,000 here—to people who clearly have zero talent.

My issue is with the people actually handing out the money. Who are they? Are they even accountable to anyone? And why isn't the media tearing them apart?

I'll answer that with a "yes," but first, we need to completely overhaul the current judging panel—whoever the hell they may be.

I’ve been chewing on this idea for a few months now—thinking about enrolling—but honestly, I haven't heard a single word about this film school from actual students. Are there any alumni hanging out here who can give me the real scoop? What’s the vibe actually like?

One more thing. I stumbled upon some info saying you need a 4.0 GPA from a liberal arts program to even get in. Does anyone know how strictly they actually enforce that? I’ve seen similar requirements for other grad programs, yet people seem to breeze right through without hitting those numbers. Is it just a scare tactic?

Btw, I realize this probably belongs in the education or career section, but I figured I'd have better luck finding film majors here. Could the mods please let this thread stay put for a few days?

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