Opening in St. Louis on Friday, August 21st, Wamg is giving away Run-Of-Engagement passes to The End Of The Tour.
The End Of The Tour tells the story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter and novelist David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel), which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, “Infinite Jest.”
As the days go on, a tenuous yet intense relationship seems to develop between journalist and subject. The two men bob and weave around each other, sharing laughs and also possibly revealing hidden frailties – but it’s never clear how truthful they are being with each other. Ironically, the interview was never published, and five days of audiotapes were packed away in Lipsky’s closet. The two men did not meet again.
The film is based on Lipsky’s critically acclaimed memoir “Although Of...
The End Of The Tour tells the story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter and novelist David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel), which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, “Infinite Jest.”
As the days go on, a tenuous yet intense relationship seems to develop between journalist and subject. The two men bob and weave around each other, sharing laughs and also possibly revealing hidden frailties – but it’s never clear how truthful they are being with each other. Ironically, the interview was never published, and five days of audiotapes were packed away in Lipsky’s closet. The two men did not meet again.
The film is based on Lipsky’s critically acclaimed memoir “Although Of...
- 8/17/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
"It’s the big question of a movie of this size —will people care if they don’t care about David Foster Wallace?" Jason Segel recently told RogerEbert.com. "It’s not a cradle to grave biopic. It’s just these four days. What it really rests on is creating this character tension between two guys. Between [screenwriter] Donald Margulies curating the actual interview into a narrative and [director] James Ponsoldt creating tension out of active listening. It’s really hard to do." Read More: Sundance Review: James Ponsoldt's 'The End Of The Tour' Starring Jason Segal And Jesse Eisenberg However, Segel, along with co-star Jesse Eisenberg, pulls it off with "The End Of The Tour," a drama that brings a slice in the life of famed writer Wallace to the big screen. Ron Livingston, Joan Cusack, Mamie Gummer and Mickey Sumner co-star in the movie about the four...
- 7/29/2015
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
The End Of The Tour A24 Reviewed by: Harvey Karten for Shockya. Databased on Rotten Tomatoes. Grade: B Director: James Ponsoldt Screenwriter: Donald Margulies from David Lipsky’s book Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself: A Road Trip with David Foster Wallace Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Segel, Anna Chlumsky, Joan Cusack, Mamie Gummer, Mickey Sumner Screened at: Digital Arts, NYC, 6/15/15 Opens: July 31, 2015 David Foster Wallace’s 1996 book Infinite Jest may not be The Great American Novel, but some literary cognoscenti have pronounced it one of the one hundred best works of American fiction. What is traditionally considered The Great American novel is Moby Dick and there [ Read More ]
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- 7/27/2015
- by Harvey Karten
- ShockYa
The Admiration Game: Ponsoldt’s Moving Homage to Artist and Artistry
Following the critical successes of 2012’s Smashed and 2013’s The Spectacular Now, director James Ponsoldt recreates a defining moment in time between acclaimed author David Foster Wallace and Rolling Stones’ journalist David Lipsky with The End of the Tour, based on the memoirs of the latter. Beginning with Lipsky learning of Wallace’s suicide in 2008, we backtrack twelve years to 1996, after the publication of the author’s famed novel, Infinite Jest, which inspired the journalist, a novelist himself, to vie for an interview with the enigmatic personality. Framed as an unforgettable memory, Ponsoldt captures what feels like a sincere elegy from Lipsky to Wallace, a road trip that lasted five days and ran a gamut of intellectual, emotional, and philosophical highs and lows pertaining to the meaning of fame, success, and what it means to be an artist. Carried magnificently by its two leads,...
Following the critical successes of 2012’s Smashed and 2013’s The Spectacular Now, director James Ponsoldt recreates a defining moment in time between acclaimed author David Foster Wallace and Rolling Stones’ journalist David Lipsky with The End of the Tour, based on the memoirs of the latter. Beginning with Lipsky learning of Wallace’s suicide in 2008, we backtrack twelve years to 1996, after the publication of the author’s famed novel, Infinite Jest, which inspired the journalist, a novelist himself, to vie for an interview with the enigmatic personality. Framed as an unforgettable memory, Ponsoldt captures what feels like a sincere elegy from Lipsky to Wallace, a road trip that lasted five days and ran a gamut of intellectual, emotional, and philosophical highs and lows pertaining to the meaning of fame, success, and what it means to be an artist. Carried magnificently by its two leads,...
- 7/23/2015
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
The first trailer (and poster) from director James Ponsoldt’s new film, The End of the Tour, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Segel is now available. The Sundance Film Festival darling opens theatrically on July 31st in New York and Los Angeles and expands nationwide throughout the month of August. The End of the Tour is also the opening night film for BAMcinemaFest on June 17th.
About The Film:
The End Of The Tour: The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter (and novelist) David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel), which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, Infinite Jest. As the days go on, a tenuous yet intense relationship seems to develop between journalist and subject. The two men bob and weave around each other, sharing laughs and also possibly revealing hidden frailties – but it...
About The Film:
The End Of The Tour: The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter (and novelist) David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel), which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, Infinite Jest. As the days go on, a tenuous yet intense relationship seems to develop between journalist and subject. The two men bob and weave around each other, sharing laughs and also possibly revealing hidden frailties – but it...
- 6/1/2015
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
Jason Segel plays American novelist David Foster Wallace in the biopic drama The End of the Tour, recounting the author’s five day road trip with David Lipsky, Jesse Einsenberg in the film. We know Jason Segel from countless comedies, some great, others not so much, usually playing a variation on the same character. Now don’t […]
Read Jason Segel Takes a Dramatic Turn in The End of the Tour on Filmonic.
Read Jason Segel Takes a Dramatic Turn in The End of the Tour on Filmonic.
- 5/29/2015
- by Alex
- Filmonic.com
Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Segel in “The End of the Tour”
Who would’ve thought James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, and Jason Segel would become such accomplished actors?
The first trailer for director James Ponsoldt’s The End of the Tour released on Wednesday and offered our first look at Segel playing author David Foster Wallace. The film also stars Jesse Eisenberg, Anna Chlumsky, Mamie Gummer, Ron Livingston, Mickey Sumner, and Joan Cusack.
The film is about the five-day road trip that a young Rolling Stone writer (Eisenberg) ventured on when writing a profile on the famous, and semi-reclusive, media-shy novelist.
Ponsoldt has been on a roll lately with Smashed and The Spectacular Now and all the buzz from this movie is very positive with many people signaling Segel as a potential Best Actor nominee for next year’s Oscars.
Our own Lane Scarberry said that the film is “a quiet,...
Who would’ve thought James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, and Jason Segel would become such accomplished actors?
The first trailer for director James Ponsoldt’s The End of the Tour released on Wednesday and offered our first look at Segel playing author David Foster Wallace. The film also stars Jesse Eisenberg, Anna Chlumsky, Mamie Gummer, Ron Livingston, Mickey Sumner, and Joan Cusack.
The film is about the five-day road trip that a young Rolling Stone writer (Eisenberg) ventured on when writing a profile on the famous, and semi-reclusive, media-shy novelist.
Ponsoldt has been on a roll lately with Smashed and The Spectacular Now and all the buzz from this movie is very positive with many people signaling Segel as a potential Best Actor nominee for next year’s Oscars.
Our own Lane Scarberry said that the film is “a quiet,...
- 5/28/2015
- by Zach Dennis
- SoundOnSight
I’ve only been to the Sundance Film Festival once, but every single year I’m on the lookout for which titles from Park City could make the transition to the Academy Award race late in the year. Sundance this year had a handful of offerings that meet such criteria, but none captured my interest as much as The End of the Tour. The movie, from up and coming ace filmmaker James Ponsoldt, captured some of the fest’s best reviews and did in fact create some awards buzz, so today’s debut of a Trailer for the film (which you can see below) has me very excited about its possibilities. If you’re not aware about the flick at all from Sundance, it’s a look at the time spent between Rolling Stone writer David Lipsky and the celebrated late author David Foster Wallace, while the former interviews the latter for an article.
- 5/27/2015
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
A24 Films has released the first trailer and poster from James Ponsoldt’s The End Of The Tour starring Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Segel.
An official selection at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, Alex Billington (FirstShowing.net) called it “beautifully moving and mind-expanding.”
The End Of The Tour tells the story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter (and novelist) David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel), which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, Infinite Jest.
As the days go on, a tenuous yet intense relationship seems to develop between journalist and subject. The two men bob and weave around each other, sharing laughs and also possibly revealing hidden frailties – but it’s never clear how truthful they are being with each other. Ironically, the interview was never published, and five days of audio tapes were packed away in Lipsky’s closet.
An official selection at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, Alex Billington (FirstShowing.net) called it “beautifully moving and mind-expanding.”
The End Of The Tour tells the story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter (and novelist) David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel), which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, Infinite Jest.
As the days go on, a tenuous yet intense relationship seems to develop between journalist and subject. The two men bob and weave around each other, sharing laughs and also possibly revealing hidden frailties – but it’s never clear how truthful they are being with each other. Ironically, the interview was never published, and five days of audio tapes were packed away in Lipsky’s closet.
- 5/27/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Chicago – The recently completed 2015 Chicago Critics Festival was heavy on celebrity and filmmaker appearances. One of those special appearances was Oscar nominated actress Joan Cusack, who represented the film “The End of the Tour” on May 6th, and her Q&A was moderated by film critic Richard Roeper.
HollywoodChicago.com talked to both personalities, regarding their careers and their appearances at the 2015 Chicago Critics Film Festival (Ccff).
Joan Cusack of “The End of the Tour”
Joan Cusack is a Chicago treasure, having grown up in nearby Evanston and having begun her movie career with a shot-in-Chicago classic, “My Bodyguard.” From there, she has garnered two Academy Award nominations for Supporting Actress in “Working Girl” and “In & Out.” She also key roles in classics like “Broadcast News,” “Say Anything…,” “School of Rock” and voice work in the “Toy Story” series. She appeared at the Ccff on behalf of director James Ponsoldt...
HollywoodChicago.com talked to both personalities, regarding their careers and their appearances at the 2015 Chicago Critics Film Festival (Ccff).
Joan Cusack of “The End of the Tour”
Joan Cusack is a Chicago treasure, having grown up in nearby Evanston and having begun her movie career with a shot-in-Chicago classic, “My Bodyguard.” From there, she has garnered two Academy Award nominations for Supporting Actress in “Working Girl” and “In & Out.” She also key roles in classics like “Broadcast News,” “Say Anything…,” “School of Rock” and voice work in the “Toy Story” series. She appeared at the Ccff on behalf of director James Ponsoldt...
- 5/11/2015
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
I am at my second Sundance Film Festival. These are my reviews.
Sundance Film Festival 2015 Reviews
The End of the Tour
Director: James Ponsoldt
Screenwriter: Donald Margulies
Principal Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Segel, Anna Chlumsky, Joan Cusack, Mamie Gummer, Mickey Sumner
U.S.A., 2014, 105 min., color
Plot (courtesy of Sundance): This story of the five-day 1996 interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace explores the tenuous yet intense relationship
that develops between journalist and subject. The two men bob and weave, sharing laughs, and also concealing and revealing their hidden vulnerabilities.
Review: I have a history with Infinite Jest. I bought the giant, thousand-page book because I wanted to be the guy who loved that book. Sure, there are thousands out there who have enjoyed the novel by David Foster Wallace, but I wasn’t friends with them. So, I read it. That’s not true,...
Sundance Film Festival 2015 Reviews
The End of the Tour
Director: James Ponsoldt
Screenwriter: Donald Margulies
Principal Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Segel, Anna Chlumsky, Joan Cusack, Mamie Gummer, Mickey Sumner
U.S.A., 2014, 105 min., color
Plot (courtesy of Sundance): This story of the five-day 1996 interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace explores the tenuous yet intense relationship
that develops between journalist and subject. The two men bob and weave, sharing laughs, and also concealing and revealing their hidden vulnerabilities.
Review: I have a history with Infinite Jest. I bought the giant, thousand-page book because I wanted to be the guy who loved that book. Sure, there are thousands out there who have enjoyed the novel by David Foster Wallace, but I wasn’t friends with them. So, I read it. That’s not true,...
- 1/25/2015
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
A24 has announced its sight-unseen acquisition of director James Ponsoldt's "The End of the Tour," world-premiering Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival. Deadline projects a deal to the tune of $2-$3 million. Based on David Lipsky's memoir "Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself: A Road Trip with David Foster Wallace," the film tells the story of Lipsky's five-day Rolling Stone interview with postmodern writer David Foster Wallace. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg as Lipsky, and Jason Segel, in an unusual feat of casting, as the acclaimed "Infinite Jest" author (who would later end his own life in 2008). Penned by American playwright Donald Margulies, "End of the Tour" co-stars Anna Chlumsky, Joan Cusack, Mamie Gummer and Mickey Sumner. A24, which previously released Ponsoldt's 2013 Sundance darling "The Spectacular Now," is finalizing fall 2015 release plans. Chalk this up as the hottest buy of the fest next to Fox.
- 1/23/2015
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Thompson on Hollywood
James Ponsoldt’s film stars Jason Segel as the “Infinite Jest” author and Jesse Eisenberg as a reporter
A24 is nearing a deal to acquire U.S. rights to James Ponsoldt‘s “The End of the Tour,” which stars Jason Segel as “Infinite Jest” author David Foster Wallace and Jesse Eisenberg as Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky, an individual close to the deal has told TheWrap.
The deal, which is being brokered by Wme and UTA, is in the low-seven-figure range, according to sources.
Also Read: Sundance 2015 Answers #OscarsSoWhite, Gender Problems With Diverse Lineup
Story explores the bond Wallace and...
A24 is nearing a deal to acquire U.S. rights to James Ponsoldt‘s “The End of the Tour,” which stars Jason Segel as “Infinite Jest” author David Foster Wallace and Jesse Eisenberg as Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky, an individual close to the deal has told TheWrap.
The deal, which is being brokered by Wme and UTA, is in the low-seven-figure range, according to sources.
Also Read: Sundance 2015 Answers #OscarsSoWhite, Gender Problems With Diverse Lineup
Story explores the bond Wallace and...
- 1/22/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
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