Review of Art School Confidential (2006) by Doug Y — 14 Sep 2008

So close to nailing it! Why'd it have to do the plot turn!?

This review of Art School Confidential (2006) was written by Doug Y on 14 Sep 2008.

Art School Confidential has generally received mixed reviews.

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