🎬 Laura Dern's College Criticized Her for ‘Blue Velvet’ Role

[horribLily]

Laura Dern recently revealed that she was told she was "insane" by her college for putting her position in "Blue Velvet" above her studies and that this pushed her to quit out . Ironically, the film is now taught at the same school, which irritates and contradicts Dern . This circumstance calls into question the ways in which academic commitments are valued and acknowledged more highly than creative contributions by institutions, as well as the changing notions of success. In what ways, in your opinion, does this discrepancy point to wider trends in how creative accomplishments are valued more highly than conventional educational routes?

 

[Makomo]

Laura Dern recently revealed that she was told she was "insane" by her college for putting her position in "Blue Velvet" above her studies and that this pushed her to quit out . Ironically, the film is now taught at the same school, which irritates and contradicts Dern . This circumstance calls into question the ways in which academic commitments are valued and acknowledged more highly than creative contributions by institutions, as well as the changing notions of success. In what ways, in your opinion, does this discrepancy point to wider trends in how creative accomplishments are valued more highly than conventional educational routes?

Laura Dern's story really highlights how academic institutions often undervalue creative pursuits! It’s like they still see traditional degrees as the golden ticket, missing out on the real impact and success that unconventional paths can bring. Thanks for sharing this interesting perspective!