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Director: Michael Grandage Michael Grandage in his\u00a0debut film directorial beautifully captures the intimate nuances between an editor and a writer, as portrayed in the national bestseller,\u00a0Max Perkins: Editor of Genius,\u00a0by A. Scott Berg.<\/p>\n The transition from editor to friend to patrilineal confidant fuels the creation of prominent works of literature, namely, Look\u00a0Homeward Angel and Of Time and River. Grandage\u2019s valiant attempt at depicting the intricacies that go into developing a young Thomas Wolfe and his addiction to words are impressive.<\/p>\n The movie opens with a close-up shot of countless black oxfords trudging quickly along\u00a0a drenched pavement, followed by an over-the-shoulder shot of a man in a raincoat looking up at the side of a building painted with the words: Charles Scribner\u2019s & Sons. That building, the publishing giant (now owned by CBS); that man, soon to be acclaimed writer Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law), whom\u00a0we discover is a young North Carolinian in the midst of a typical, fast-paced and unforgiving New York City morning commute.<\/p>\n Grandage seems to purposely parallel the New York City hustle and bustle with the eccentric\u00a0personality and colorful writing style of young Thomas Wolfe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Despite the differences in their personalities, the two create a dynamic partnership\u00a0to produce what becomes famous literary works of art. Wolfe\u2019s affinity for words lead to several amusing scenes in which he and his editor, Perkins, negotiate page count. These tug-of-war battles result in a reduction of a hundred pages or so, all the while,\u00a0Wolfe kicks and screams throughout the entire editing process.<\/p>\n Wolfe\u2019s love interest, Mrs. Aline Bernstein\u2019s (Nicole Kidman), helps to highlight\u00a0the self-absorbed and insensitive nature of an artist committed to his work. His resounding obsession to his art leads to a tumultuous relationship between him\u00a0and Bernstein when she experiences the sting of neglect, falling into third place\u00a0behind\u00a0the shadows\u00a0of Wolfe\u2019s work and his editor, Max Perkins.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019ve read the book, you know what happens in the end. A great movie.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve read the book, you know what happens in the end. If you haven\u2019t, be prepared for a twist eloquently predicted by the sultry and scorned Bernstein. Kudos to screenwriter, John Logan and Director Michael Grandage for creating a vibrant and thrilling drama that details the many facets that speak to the lifestyles of a great writer and great editor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kadia Goba can be reached at\u00a0Kadia.Goba09@myhunter.cuny.edu<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nScreenwriter: John Logan
\nBased on the book, Max Perkins: Editor of Genius by A. Scott Berg
\nCast Members: Max Perkins (Colin Firth), Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law), Mrs. Aline Bernstein (Nicole Kidman), Louise Saunders (Laura Linney), Guy Pearce (F. Scott Fitzgerald), Dominic West (Ernest Hemingway), Vanessa Kirby (Zelda Fitzgerald)<\/em><\/p>\n![\"genius\"](\"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/genius.jpg\")
<\/center>In contrast, Max Perkins (Colin Firth) a measured, well tempered editor at Charles\u00a0Scribner\u2019s & Sons, who commands the servitude and loyalty of his writers, is positioned as a male matriarch and even father-like figure in the film. Having 5 girls of his own, Perkins is often depicted sitting in his office or taking his upstate commute reading\u00a0the works of his artist.<\/p>\n![\"If](\"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/moregenius.jpg\")
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