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The End of the Tour - Limited Release July 31

Old-ish news now (I've taken a bit of a long needed break from the site, I'm back now) but exciting for US Wallace enthusiasts, James Ponsoldt's The End of the Tour will open in limited release from July 31. I wonder what the international release schedule is?

In related news, Emma Bailey over at Varsity writes, Disturbing the Past: The Legacy of David Foster Wallace: The forthcoming film End of the Tour has put David Foster Wallace back in the spotlight, but is that a good thing?

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His estate has also voiced serious disapproval over the adaptation. In a statement, they expressed their discontent over their loved one's memory being "capitalized upon”. The David Foster Wallace Literary Trust and Wallace’s family have both said that they want the late author to be remembered for his extraordinary writing gifts, and would rather bequeath his story to artists who will vigilantly guard the ideals he upheld during his lifetime.

Both the director and producer of The End of the Tour have stated that their intent with the film was to stimulate the minds of viewers and increase Wallace's reach. In that sense, the film has succeeded. The publicity surround the picture has renewed discussions surrounding his work, possibly provoking interest from those who were previously unaware of his ideas. These viewers will have the opportunity to see a side of the man whose words were brutal and honest, but often the perfect remedy for reality.

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Continue reading Disturbing the Past: The Legacy of David Foster Wallace.

 

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