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Cinema

Mindy Johnson

CINE121 · CINE120 · CINEM120 · CINEM121 · CINEMA123 · CINE122 · CINEM123 · EXS216 · CIN120 · 41 lifetime ratings

AI rating
38/100
RMP rating
2.8/5
Take again
41.18%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

if and self-directed learning for a generally easy cinema course.

Best fit · Self Taught ProHidden GradesEasy ContentAttendance PressureMinimal FeedbackPolarizing Personality
  • Many students say the course content is easy, but grades stay hidden until the end.
  • , and strict attendance expectations.
  • Online reviews are limited and mixed, with one easy-course report but the same hidden-grade concern.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

The content is often easy, but hidden grades, participation rules, and weekly notes make the A less reliable than students expect.

Online evidence is limited but slightly more A-friendly, while in-person reviews more often warn that attendance and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

Most , and short reflections, though some students find the reading tedious.

Both formats describe accessible content, with and unclear expectations.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

and participating matter, with penalties for absence or lateness.

but do not show the same strict classroom behavior reported in person.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

35/100

Students are split, but repeated complaints , and hidden grades make the recommendation weak.

Online reviews are mixed but less hostile, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

Grades can be high, but students repeatedly say the and .

Format shift

Online and in-person reviews both mention hidden grades, while .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Weekly notes, reflections, readings, and group projects are manageable but more work than some expect for cinema.

Format shift

Online workload sounds lighter, while and reflections.

Teaching experience

Poor

45/100

Some students find her caring or passionate, but many describe poor instruction, rambling, rudeness, and .

Format shift

Online teaching evidence is mixed and sparse, while reactions.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Grades appear to come , and finals rather than one dominant method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly assignments plus exams, while , and finals.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person reviews describe easy film-based work but , and poor feedback.

Main concern

Students often do not know their grade until the end.

What students said

“Don't know your grade entire semester.”
CINE120
“Easy class, watch a movie every week and write a paper about it that might take you 20 max.”
CINEM123
“There was no real instruction or feedback.”
CINE120

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews describe easy weekly work but inconsistent support and .

Main concern

Grades may not be visible until the class is over.

What students said

“ , and a final.”
CINE120
“just read the book, attend class, and you'll get an A”
CINEM120
“This class was all on my own past by learning the material.”
EXS216

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is mixed, with some in-person reviews clearly describing open-note finals but .

Open Note FinalMidtermFinalGroup Project

Assessment risk

Varies

60/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews support an , but also show complaints that .

Open Note FinalGroup Project MidtermReflection Final
“graded 1/3 chapter notes, 1/3 group project, 1/3 final open note exam.”
CINE120
“ SO DONT BS THE CHAPTER NOTES.”
CIN120
“ ”
CINEM123

Online

Online reviews mention a midterm and final but do not clearly prove open-book status, webcam rules, or proctoring.

MidtermFinal
“ , and a final.”
CINE120
“She had deadlines for the exams but everything else was all on me to learn.”
EXS216

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“It isnt hard to pass this class but class is over and it is too late to discuss your grade with her.”

Voice snapshots generated from 41 reviews, highlighting repeated themes in , and teaching style. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

45/100

“There was no real instruction or feedback.”

📊 Grade Transparency

52/100

“Don't know your grade entire semester.”

📚 Course Effort

58/100

“Easy class if you do the work.”

Theme 1

📊 About Grades

  • You dont know what your grade is the entire semester
  • She won't tell you your grade until the class is over and has an .
  • No work gets returned to you so you have no clue if you're doing fine or failing the class.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload

  • Easy class, watch a movie every week and write a paper about it that might take you 20 max.
  • You write a one page double-spaced response to each movie you view that's due every class.
  • Lots of work though for a Cinema Class

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is VERY self absorbed, constantly missed class to attend"disney events" because teaching is her side job.
  • She is a and her passion for film is obvious which makes the class fun.
  • Don't expect to learn anything from Professor Johnson.

Data context

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Analysis sample

41

Recent reviews read by the AI

41

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 41 reviews span many years and repeat the same themes about easy content, hidden grades, and inconsistent teaching.

Inside 41 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 512
3 out of 57
2 out of 59
1 out of 58

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 3 · A 5

B range

2

B 2

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2