Jason Segal, Jesse Eisenberg
A Rolling Stone reporter tags along with David Foster Wallace for several days while he promotes Inherent Vice.
Strong characterization by Segal. He has probably defined Wallace as a physical presence in my mind for all time. JE was his usual pinch-faced, twitchy self. The film dealt with the interview process, how awkward it can be, how predatory, how uncomfortable. We did learn a lot about Wallace, his fears, insecurities, his charm.
Not cinematic at all. Steadicam and widescreen were used but to no purpose. This was mostly an examination of an extended author interview by a diligent, probing, jealous reporter. It wasn't pretty but neither is watching sausage being made.
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