Genius thread


Thought about starting a new thread for "Genius" to keep up with the latest developments.

Jude Law was recently spotted in Asheville, NC doing research on Thomas Wolfe.

Here is also the latest production info available.


Filming is now due to start in mid-October on Genius, the forthcoming feature starring Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman and Jude Law.

The drama, which will shoot in the UK and the US, explores the relationship between author Thomas Wolfe (Law) and renowned literary editor Max Perkins.

Acclaimed theatre director Michael Grandage is coming out from behind the proscenium to take the helm, calling the shots from a screenplay by Bond supremo and Penny Dreadful writer John Logan, who has adapted it from A Scott Berg’s biography Max Perkins: Editor of Genius.

Logan also produces along with Grandage and James Bierman; the latter two founded The Michael Grandage Company in 2011.

http://www.theknowledgeonline.com/the-knowledge-bulletin/post/2014/07/ 02/Firth-Kidman-and-Law-get-set-for-Genius

"You were supposed to love me, werent you?", Nicole Kidman-Stoker 2013

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Sounds like an interesting story , I don`t care anymore if Nicole`s are flops or she doesn`t get nominated for Oscars , as long she does a good performance and the film itself is enjoyable as well that`s all that matters

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Me too, Kidman should just forget about awards baiting directors and productions, and focus on material that compliments her as an actress and at the very least is ambitious and interesting.

Having said that Kidman's fiery role of "Aline Bernstein" has a Best Supporting Actress nomination written all over it, that is ofcourse provided the film turns out well and that's a big "if"!

"You were supposed to love me, werent you?", Nicole Kidman-Stoker 2013

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She has an Oscar already , so she should just be satisfied with that and not worry about wanting a 2nd or getting more nominations . She should feel grateful to at least one won , look at all the others who never won or were never nominated , if I won an Oscar for my one and only nomination I'd be happy with that. I like that she does films that appeal to her and not all are going to turn out great but it`s better than being a crap actor or actress who just get paid millions of dollars to star in big budget films and really they can`t act for *beep* .

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But Kidman herself is very determined to have a second Oscar , & it’s obvious the way she deals with it whenever she has a performance that might get in for a nomination or a possible win , what she did promoting Rabbit hole , The Paperboy , attending the Oscars ceremony almost every year , i remember she said she was dancing in tears once heard her name listed for the Best actress Nomination for Rabbit hole , & every time they bring up her Oscar winning for the hours she recall how nice to be nominated again & how long it has been
Which I think is great , she definitely deserves another Oscar & multiple nominations , I truly wish one of these recent projects she did be her winning ticket

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I hope for Nicole she can get a nomination for any of her up coming films , with Grace of Monaco out of the picture now , maybe Before I go to sleep will be Oscar worthy.

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Charlotte_Bless,

I agree with you.

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Buyer’s remorse? When Thomas Wolfe’s mediocre plays failed to sell, his wealthy lover, Aline Bernstein, urged him to write a novel and bankrolled his living expenses. After making a name for himself with Look Homeward, Angel, he repaid her by acrimoniously ending their affair, accusing her of sleeping around and deriding her Jewish heritage. Reluctant to call it quits despite his abhorrent behavior, Aline bombarded the coldly indifferent writer with pleading letters and cables and attempted suicide. But when he showed up drunk at her apartment building and launched into an anti-Semitic tirade, she ended the rant by punching him in the face and having him tossed out on the street.

Can't wait I love it when Kidman is all desperate and needy! I hope the role will be a juicier fiery Evelyn Stoker.

"You were supposed to love me, werent you?", Nicole Kidman-Stoker 2013

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