What does it take for Thomas Wolfe to achieve greatness? Up to Date’s indie, foreign and documentary film critic Steve Walker selected a biopic that helps break the mystery of his phenomenal writing. Dive in to one of these flicks while they're still on area screens.
Genius, PG-13
- This exuberantly cerebral biopic features Colin Firth, Jude Law and Nicole Kidman as, respectively, esteemed editor Max Perkins, his frenetic protégé Thomas Wolfe, and Wolfe's unbalanced mistress.
The Lobster, R
- Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz in a dark, absurdist tale about a near future where single people must partner up lest they be turned into animals.
Love & Friendship, PG
- A wry comedy of manners based on Jane Austen's novella Lady Susan, featuring a delicious Kate Beckinsale as a diabolical snob.
