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Art School Confidential

  • 20062006
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  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Jeanette Brox, Shelly Cole, Matt Keeslar, Sophia Myles, and Max Minghella in Art School Confidential (2006)
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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 v... Read allStarting 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.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.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
17K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Terry Zwigoff
  • Writer
    • Daniel Clowes(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Max Minghella
    • Sophia Myles
    • John Malkovich
Top credits
  • Director
    • Terry Zwigoff
  • Writer
    • Daniel Clowes(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Max Minghella
    • Sophia Myles
    • John Malkovich
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 142User reviews
    • 101Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
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    Trailer 1:42
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    Top cast

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    Max Minghella
    Max Minghella
    • Jerome
    Sophia Myles
    Sophia Myles
    • Audrey
    John Malkovich
    John Malkovich
    • Professor Sandiford
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Jimmy
    Matt Keeslar
    Matt Keeslar
    • Jonah
    Ethan Suplee
    Ethan Suplee
    • Vince
    Joel David Moore
    Joel David Moore
    • Bardo
    Nick Swardson
    Nick Swardson
    • Matthew
    Anjelica Huston
    Anjelica Huston
    • Art History Teacher
    Adam Scott
    Adam Scott
    • Marvin Bushmiller
    Jack Ong
    Jack Ong
    • Professor Okamura
    Scoot McNairy
    Scoot McNairy
    • Army-Jacket
    Jeremy Guskin
    Jeremy Guskin
    • Eno
    Monika Ramnath
    • Flower
    Isaac Laskin
    • Kiss-Ass
    Jeanette Brox
    Jeanette Brox
    • Shilo
    Finneus Egan
    Finneus Egan
    • Vegan
    Shelly Cole
    Shelly Cole
    • Filthy-Haired Girl
    • Director
      • Terry Zwigoff
    • Writer
      • Daniel Clowes(screenplay) (comic story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The art college in the movie is based on the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. According the published screenplay, the minimalist paintings Jonah brings to class were painted by author Daniel Clowes when he was a student at the Pratt Institute.
    • Goofs
      When Jerome's roommate, the fashion designer, is sewing on his machine, it wasn't threaded correctly. The spool was on the bobbin loader, not the spool pin where it should be.
    • Quotes

      Bardo: Why are you such an asshole?

      Marvin Bushmiller: Now that's a great question. No, really. It really is. I am an asshole because... that is my true nature. Maybe it's everybody's true nature. Every single one of you looks like a fuckin' asshole to me, but... who knows? The difference between you and me is that I have gained the freedom to express my true nature. And what could be more beautiful than truth and freedom?

    • Crazy credits
      The "Facts of Life" theme song plays during the final part of the end credits.
    • Connections
      Features The Facts of Life (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      In Storm and Sunshine
      Written by John C. Heed

      Performed by The Eastman Wind Ensemble

      Courtesy of Decca Music Group Ltd.

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews142

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    8/10
    Coming of age gone wrong.
    For the first 30 minutes, 'Art School Confidential' sets itself up as a coming of age movie. But instead of at that pivotal moment when one comes of age, Jerome the aspiring artist turns to the dark side and begins to show someone with genuine ambition and a worthy character descend into a turbulent test of artistic innovation. Whatever the hell that means. 'Art School' not only depicts the individual growth of Jerome, but also analyzes the definition of art, and in some respects, defines it quite well. Why does shitty art get so much acclaim? Why does quality art often go unnoticed? Why are artists such pretentious ass holes? The whole movie answers all these questions hilariously and beautifully.
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    • poohead
    • May 21, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 12, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Classics (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 校園秘密檔案
    • Filming locations
      • Westwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • United Artists
      • Sony Pictures Classics
      • Mr. Mudd
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,297,137
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $135,733
      • May 7, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,306,629
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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