The 3 Page Challenge

John August, Craig Mazin, and Aline Brosh McKenna critique amateur writers 3 page challenges on their podcast.

Craig often has especially harsh words for the writers, criticizing their lack of voice, their lack of originality, and lack of understanding of the present state of comedy.  And I can't help but think - isn't this the guy who wrote Hangover Part 2 and Identity Thief?

Anyhow, public critique - particularly of amateur work - isn't a pretty sight.  But maybe there is a learning element in there.