I didn't like the movie, personally. I would never call it "the greatest film of all time". And I watched it a year ago for a class. And I barely remember any of it. :/

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I sense owls in the moss...

It seems ignorant not to be aware of it?

To not be aware of something is nearly the definition of ignorance. You're a media student, therefore, you study media. This means that you're going to get exposure.

I'm an English Education major, however, I can't expect everyone to appreciate 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' unless they've actually read it. I could argue all day about how influential it is in our Western history and/or culture, however, unless someone has actually read it I can't expect them to have an opinion on it.

And the slow clap will only be memorable if you have a memory of it, and therefore, have seen it. I'm sure its an important memory for you, and the movie is quite revered by you as well.

But again, my key point I'm trying to make is that it is unfair to condemn people for not being aware of something they haven't been exposed to. Keep in mind that some people that frequent this site are very young and haven't been exposed to A LOT of things.

After all, you're a student. I would think that you'd be aware of the process of having to learn, turning ignorance into experience. Have you not read Allegory of the Cave? Plato points out that its up to the educated to bring illumination upon those in the dark. Its what our educational system is founded on.

In fact, I hope you haven't read it because it would really highlight my point to you about ignorance of "important things". If you have, then I hope you go back and take it to heart. Suggest things to the ignorant. Illuminate their minds, and show them the things you have seen.

Knowledge isn't a privilege. It is a responsibility. Share it.

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At one point in their life everyone has to face the idea that their life is purposeless. What they don't know is that this is the first step to making their life meaningful.