Art School Confidential (2006)

Jerome, a suburban artist with a heart full of dreams and a sketchbook full of potential, embarks on his freshman journey at the prestigious Strathmore College in New York City, his aspirations taking the form of a drawing major. From the innocence of childhood doodling, he's now plunged into a world where art isn't just a passion but a fierce competition. The college environment is a canvas painted with rivalry and subtle envy, with the end-of-semester best-student award as the coveted masterpiece every artist vies for. As Jerome navigates this world, a sinister undercurrent disturbs the academic tranquility - a shadowy strangler on the loose, preying on victims within the college's vicinity. Amidst this chaos, Jerome finds a muse in Audrey, a fellow student who models for life-drawing classes. Her gentle nature resonates with his own, kindling a spark of affection. But Jerome's journey of love is as complex as his artistic one. He faces a formidable adversary in Jonah, a first-year drawing student whose raw, primitive work garners admiration and, more importantly, Audrey's attention. As Jerome's idealism grapples with the growing cynicism around him, he finds himself at a crossroads. He must reconcile his artistic vision with the harsh realities of the competitive art world, all while fighting to win both the coveted award and Audrey's heart. His path is a vivid, tumultuous painting waiting to be completed - one stroke of the brush at a time.

Art School Confidential is a comedy movie featuring Max Minghella and directed by Terry Zwigoff.

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