Dude, this guy is the man, hge knows what he is talkign about and can go off subject about non linear subjects. I recommend for anyone to take him who wants to learn to about film. Alot of enthusiasm

Greatest prof. I've had by far...absolutely love both him and his class...def should take a class with him

He is a nice teacher. he very well knows what he is talking about, gives good lecture. basically for his class: come to class everyday, take good notes, watch the films taht are required and read the text(s). His quizes are hard when you do not read the text, but when you read the text, his quizes are moderate. Good to take him.

Awesome professor!! He's the guy you'll remember 20 years from now when you're out making a film. Teaches in a workshop style, which is so wonderful. He is not concerned with textbooks and making his students read about the history of screenwriting. He makes students go out and do it instead, offering great critism and help along the way.

Great teacher! Makes things clear and easy to understand.

He's a great professor but his quizzes are hard if you do not read the text. Just attend the classes, watch the films (most of them not all that great but there are some good ones), and read the text.

Professor Grumet is awesome! He is alot of fun and has a great passion for what he is teaching. Yes, there was alot of work due for this class, but he is an extremely fair grader. In all honesty there is no way to do poorly if you come to class and talk.

prof grumet is definitely lenient and easygoing... but go to his class or you'll be sorry! exams and quizzes are quite easy. we basically watched lots of little movie clips and went over terminology.

Seems like a cool guy with cool outlook/opinions. Tests are demanding but not impossible, picks interesting films to watch. Good sense of humor. There is a weird aggressive quality about him that is a bit offputting and not really understood. But good class.

Awesome teacher...great personality, easy to talk to, very interested in student's ideas, etc.

very chill professor, relaxed and fun classroom. quizzes are difficult so IMDB the movies before them and you'll be fine..pay attention to names and dates.

Kind of a hard potato but overall not bad. Knows his stuff.

I went to three of the movie screeninfs and got B+ in his class. He's very knowledgeable about film and what not. The quizzes are unnecessarily difficult and based on specific minutae from the book. I recommend his class... not an easy A, but definitely worth while

Grumet is a great professor. He's pretty laid back and wants his students to do well. Just do the readings (or even read the summaries online) and you'll be fine. His quizzes are not hard at all and he lets you know when they're going to be so you can prepare.

The course was fun and the Grumet is very knowledgeable. The class is pretty cut and dry in terms of work, show up, READ the books (I made the mistake of not reading) and participate. And the choice of Vietnam war films was captivating. He's totally sparked my interest in it.

I never attended the lecture and got a 100 on every single test. I read the book cover to cover though. He wasn't my favorite person in terms of his personality but that didn't stop the class from being interesting. From what I understand he's a better alternative to the other film 101 professor. I'd still take the class over again.

Good Prof. Helped me a lot. I was having hard time. Met with me and went over the material. Very patient.

Good prof. Wentover material very carefully. Met with me and helped me a lot. Very patient.

Not the most exciting professor out there and can be moody. Attendance, textbook material knowledge and participation are a must. Quizzes and exams are not easy at all and very detailed. Ended up being much harder A than I was hoping for. Study a lot and participate in discussions and you will do fine.

Grumet overall is a great teacher, really nice and helpful guy. Might seem tough at first but he's just passionate about his subject- just be sure to participate in class discussion! He is a meticulous grader, but if you work hard it shouldn't be an issue. Plus the quizes are super easy, and the lowest grade is dropped. I Highly reccomend.

Nice guy, teaches in a way where you couldn't fall asleep even if you wanted to. Class is perfect for movie buffs. Textbook is a must, study as hard as you can because the quizzes and exams are very detailed. If he sees you do well through out the semester, and you attend class, he'll def go easy on you. Started with a B-, worked my way up to an A.

Loved Grumet, wished he taught more classes... You can tell he really cares about his subject. I changed my major because of him. Stay on top of the texts and you'll do fine.

I was wrong about him, he seems to be a nice guy. However the problem with the class is that there is a lot of reading. He doesn't really write much notes, so it would be better to use the textbook as a way to take notes instead.

While I will admit that a lot of the material taught in this class is very redundant to my other film classes, but the professor is accomadating to other students needs.

I will admit that his quizzes feel more like exams and the midterm is more like a final exam. Even though he gave a study guide to study for, it felt more like a final exam study guide to me.

I had Grumet for both Media 180 and Film 101. He's extremely engaging and knowledgeable. I see some of the reviews of him are very negative and it boggles my mind. I found him to be a pleasure. He's also clearly a movie buff. My advice: participate in class, a lot.

I love this professor..If you participate it is a real pleasure..the quizzes and tests weren't the easiest but he is a fairly easy grader so even if you think you did badly chances are you didn't.Participating and engaging in the class is the biggest plus ever; he appreciates it a lot--can make you one of his favorites

for tests--we get all the possible questions...so it becomes the students fault if you do poorly.if you read the textbook then youre fine. a lot is common sense and it is reviewed in lecture and discussion. theres extra credit on exams and quizzes. hes realllyy helpful. just ask. and participate a lot!

He is great and helpful, just make sure you read, i made that mistake and paid for it. He is a good guy and will try to help you. His enthusiasm is great for an entry level film class. Aand he does love film.

I was actually wrong about him. He actually is a decent guy, but I still found the class to be a bit hard.

He was pretty easy. His lectures were straight forward and offered his own historical insight to the concepts. If you read the book and come to class and actually pay attention to the films the quizzes and tests are fairly simple.

I won't say that he is easy since the quizzes can be a little tricky at times. However he does love his movies and his passion shows. He even gives a concept review sheet for the midterm and final. The films aren't always interesting but it is a decent class.

I will admit that Grumet is indeed passionate about film and knowledgeable. However to a certain extend, I do agree that he can be a bit disorganized at times.The quizzes were not all that easy and a lot of the info comes from the textbook. The midterm and final is even more intense.

I do agree that films in Grumet's class was interesting but I will admit that his lectures were rather hard to grasp. I found his quizzes and exams to be a bit of challenge. He is a decent person but not the greatest professor around.

Passionate, knowledgeable, accessible. Definitely plan on taking upper level classes with him. I find the quizzes simple if you're doing the reading. The midterm was a little vague. He does go on tangents but I find them interesting. Anytime lectures are unclear he's happy to answer Qs. Overall a stimulating class (given that you like film ...)

Very passionate teacher who loves Film but he can be a bit rude at time and unclear. quizzes can be a little tough and the midterm is like studying for a final exam. Overall the class is not that difficult but it is vital to pay attention.

This guy is amazing! He's very helpful and funny. You just have to read the text book, attend class, watch the movies and you'll get an "A"

Fun professor. Tests are straight from the book. As long as you read & take your own notes, you shouldn't have a problem. Info is also repeated during lecture. If you have great attendance, he drops the lowest test score. Take him/this class, especially if you're looking for an easy course to balance out your tough ones. Only one paper assigned.

Will admit that the class wasn't the easiest that I took and the tests were rather confusing at times. Did like the fact that he dropped the lowest quiz grade.

If you have any interest or want to learn about film (not to just take care of GER), take Professor Grumet's class. All the films were screened, and the quizzes and tests were fair. Pay attention and participate + read the book and you'll do well.

He's kinda unpleasant in the class room. Quizzes are really tricky and exams detailed (listen to what he says about movies prior to screening and symbolism). If you're interested in film take it, you'll learn a lot if you can stand him.

He can be very unapproachable at times. Stickler for attendance. Loves to trick students on the quizzes (and he wonders why so many do poorly on them). Other than that, his knowledge of film is really impressive. Watched a lot of great movies in his class (only 1 or 2 comedies). If you want to learn all you can learn about film, take Grumet.

He is such a delight. So passionate and knowledgable about the subject. Test and quiz q's never a surprise, he goes over all the material in class. Attendance and participation are a MUST. Had I put even a slight bit more effort in this course, I would have received an A.

I will admit that Josh had a lot of knowledge about film and loved what he did. However I will admit that something needs to be done about that wardrobe. His attitude was also rather unapproachable at times. His quizzes were rather tough despite studying for them. Same goes for the final and midterm which were a challenge.

great professor. he likes participation. attendance is a must. quizzes are not hard if you READ the text efficiently and thoroughly. midterms and finals also require work, not an easy A but an A is very very possible.

He's a huge film buff with tons of knowledge to share. He's completely approachable, whoever said he isn't must be too used to fake interest from professors. He cares about what he does. Quizzes were pretty hard but the lectures were really great. I like the way he speaks and explains things.

Grumet is just average. He's not the most approachable guy, but he's straightforward on you need to succeed in the class. Just listen to the lectures, take notes, and read the textbook, and you should do fine. Yes every now and then his quizzes are a little tricky, but it shouldn't be too bad.

This class was so easy! Anyone who wasn't doing great on the quizzes wasn't doing the textbook readings (most interesting textbook I had for the semester). I mean, he emails study guides AND adds extra credit questions. If you're into film, it's such an easy class if you get through the lengthy textbook chapters.

This guy is ok. He is a very nice person, although he can be a bit loud and tough at moments. I have to admit, however, his exams are very weirdly worded.

Im not going to lie , this is a difficult professor but a great man who has turned out to be my favorite instructor during undergrad so far. He challanges you and in order to do well .. All you have to do is read the textbook and study his review sheet. Read the textbook and go to class , thats it. This professor has helped me to grow as a student.

This is a class that should be taken during the Winter Semester. When offered as a winter course, you could watch one movie per day instead of breaking up the movies over an extended period. The professor will be upset if you come in late, so do yourself a favour and come on time. He's a nice person, but his notes are a bit unorganised. Cool class.

Professor Grumet is a cool dude. He knows a lot about cinema and he's really great if you're interested in film. His quizzes and tests are easy but the questions can be worded poorly so watch out. He gives ample extra credit too. Show up, participate, be respectful, and watch the movies; you'll get an A.

Prof Grumet presents an excellent background of knowledge in film as well as history of the period being discussed. His class lectures are very interesting. The films viewed were terrific choices. I look forward to auditing another class with him.

I dont know what the rest of these comments are talking about, this guys great!! Take your chance with him you wont regret it especially if youre interested in film. Hes very passionate about the subject and most people just go in for an easy A which shouldnt be the case

Very straightforward and knowledgeable professor, which values clarity in assignments. If you want to have a good grade, get ready to read a lot of material from the textbook. However, if you do so, the quizzes will be very easy to you.

Grumet was one of the best teachers I've had at Hunter. My advice for everyone who takes Film101 would be that YOU HAVE TO READ THE TEXTBOOK! Grumet held great lectures that will keep anyone's attention and he genuinely cares about what his students have to say. He's funny, knows a lot about film, and just wants his students to succeed! A+

Grumet is one of the professors that I recommend to all of my friends. You have to read the textbook to do well on quizzes and its dry at times, but you can tell that he is very passionate about what he teaches. I also felt that Grumet spoke to us like people and dropped mad life knowledge whenever he could, and it was often hilarious.

I was hesitant to take this class because of the ratings. After taking the course a lot of the comments reflect poorly on him. If you read the book you'll do fine on the multiple choice exams. This is a class where you have to work for your grade. Participation counts(what I have to work on because I'm an overall quiet person). Would recommend!

The word that comes to mind when describing him is: brusque. If you need to be nurtured or coddled, this might not be the class for you- that being said, he is smart as a whip, funny, aware, Irreverent, has clear expectations and tests fairly. Pay attention to names, and read the book and youll do fine. I wish he taught more classes at Hunter!

I am one semester shy of graduating & this is the most enjoyable class I have ever taken. I found the history & influence of film truly fascinating. Professor Grumet's kindness, respect for others & passion for film has inspired me to to delve into film. Bonus questions ensures one thrives in what I consider to be the most interesting class ever!

Nothing but good things to say about this professor. Thoroughly enjoyed his class.

From my experience with Professor Grumet, it looks like he's taken the criticism he's received on this website in the past into consideration. You no longer need to read the textbook. Sure, he may treat you like you know nothing about film, but that's because you probably don't. This is a class about film history, not your personal favorite films.

He's a great Film professor. You can tell he cares about the students and just wants them to learn. He curses and makes jokes often in class so that will definitely keep you awake for the 3 hour class. There are no assignments or hw, just 3 midterms but be sure to study/review his notes and read the textbook. The films shown in class are good.

Professor Grumet was truly amazing from the start. He is a very passionate and knowledgable man. I want to be a film major, so I really cared about participation, but if you are just trying to find an easy class without mandatory attendance, then that's not a class for you. Although, he was very empathic and let us do the extra credit assignment.

One of the most well rounded professors I've come across! Really appreciate his insight and analysis, not just in film but in American culture, past and present. Never afraid to show his personality and his lectures were more engaging because of this. Take the class seriously and you will emerge a more cultured individual.

I can honestly say he is absolutely one of the most inspirational and outstanding professors I have ever had. He makes attending lectures enjoyable and is very funny. You can clearly see how passionate he is about film, teaching, and he provides more than enough resources to help you succeed in the class! Tip: Read those materials and the textbook!