Wonder Boys (2000)
In the film Wonder Boys (2000), director Curtis Hanson and writer Steve Kloves showcase the life of Grady Tripp, a creative writing professor at an unnamed Pennsylvania university. Grady is in a relationship with Sara Gaskell, the university chancellor. However, her husband Walter is also involved in their professional lives as chairman of the English department where Grady teaches. Recently, Grady’s third wife Emily has left him and he struggles to replicate the success of his first novel. Currently, he is diligently working on his second novel but cannot seem to come up with a satisfying ending. The book currently exceeds 2500 pages and remains unfinished. Outside of work, Grady indulges in marijuana use during his free time. Among his students are James Leer and Hannah Green, who are both talented writers and good friends.
Hannah, a tenant in Grady’s spacious home, is attracted to him, but he does not feel the same. James is enigmatic and enjoys writing fiction, despite his initial reservations. At a party held at the Gaskells’ residence, Sara confides in Grady that she is carrying his child. As they chat outside, James reveals that he possesses what he claims to be a replica gun from his mother’s fairground days. However, it turns out to be a real gun when James shoots the Gaskells’ dog while trying to protect Grady from its attack. Adding to Grady’s troubles, James steals a valuable piece of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia from the household. With Sara pressuring him to choose between her and Emily, Grady is unable to tell her about the chaotic events that unfolded during the party.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Michael DouglasGrady Tripp  Tobey MaguireJames Leer  Frances McDormandSara Gaskell  Katie HolmesHannah Green  Robert Downey Jr.Terry Crabtree |
Rip TornIn the film Wonder Boys (2000), director Curtis Hanson and writer Steve Kloves showcase the life of Grady Tripp, a creative writing professor at an unnamed Pennsylvania university. Grady is in a relationship with Sara Gaskell, the university chancellor. However, her husband Walter is also involved in their professional lives as chairman of the English department where Grady teaches. Recently, Grady’s third wife Emily has left him and he struggles to replicate the success of his first novel. Currently, he is diligently working on his second novel but cannot seem to come up with a satisfying ending. The book currently exceeds 2500 pages and remains unfinished. Outside of work, Grady indulges in marijuana use during his free time. Among his students are James Leer and Hannah Green, who are both talented writers and good friends.
Hannah, a tenant in Grady’s spacious home, is attracted to him, but he does not feel the same. James is enigmatic and enjoys writing fiction, despite his initial reservations. At a party held at the Gaskells’ residence, Sara confides in Grady that she is carrying his child. As they chat outside, James reveals that he possesses what he claims to be a replica gun from his mother’s fairground days. However, it turns out to be a real gun when James shoots the Gaskells’ dog while trying to protect Grady from its attack. Adding to Grady’s troubles, James steals a valuable piece of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia from the household. With Sara pressuring him to choose between her and Emily, Grady is unable to tell her about the chaotic events that unfolded during the party.
