New TO Film-This Is Where I Leave You

[pkclaire]

I finally got the chance to run through the Horry flicks of the novel and it's gonna be seriously interesting. A bit of drama and comedy mixed together But I doubt that he's gonna just shoot it right away Somewhere around next spring

[wkw99]

It's a good part. It will be interesting to see what they do with the movie since the author is also writing the screenplay.

I read that it will start filming this June.

[lovejustified]

Another little blurb about the movie....

Connie Britton will be the latest addition to the super-cast being assembled for director Shawn Levy’s This Is Where I Leave You, a dark family comedy that also features Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, and Jason Bateman.
The film, based on the 2009 novel by Jonathan Tropper, is about four combative siblings from the Foxman family who reunite at their childhood home for a week after their father dies, dredging up long-buried hostilities and problems.
Fey, Bateman, Corey Stoll (Midnight in Paris, House of Cards) and Adam Driver (Girls, pictured above) play the siblings, while Fonda is their newly widowed mother.

The Friday Night Lights, American Horror Story, and Nashville star Britton will appear as the age-inappropriate girlfriend of Driver’s character — the baby of the family who has grown into perhaps the most troubled of the lot.

Though her character’s presence is part of what antagonizes the family, she is also well-suited for analyzing their various neuroses: She’s a therapist.
Of course, that only makes the situation worse.

This particular psychoanalyst is in need of some strong therapy herself. Despite their age difference (it’s none of our business, but his family doesn’t like it) and her boyfriend’s emotional immaturity, she has deluded herself into thinking there is a serious relationship forming with this out-of-control young guy.

Produced by Levy (Date Night, Real Steel, the Night at the Museum movies) and Paula Weinstein (The Perfect Storm, Blood Diamond), This Is Where I Leave You has put together one of the most impressive ensembles of any upcoming film.
Timothy Olyphant (Justified) plays Fey’s character’s long-ago love, who still lives with his mother, across the street from the Foxman family home, due to a brain injury he suffered when he and Fey were dating.

Kathryn Hahn (Step Brothers) is married to Stoll’s character, and Rose Byrne (Bridesmaids, the upcoming Vince Vaughn/Owen Wilson comedy The Internship) is Bateman’s new love interest, while Abigail Spencer (Cowboys & Aliens, Oz the Great and Powerful) plays his estranged wife.

Rounding out the cast is Ben Schwartz (the noxious Jean-Ralphio on Parks and Recreation, and scheming Clyde on House of Lies) as the family’s young rabbi, who is determined to bring a cool, modern edge to their faith’s longstanding traditions of mourning.
The Warner Bros. film begins shooting next month from a screenplay adapted by Tropper himself.

[motorcitymade]

Sounds interesting. Wish Olyphant had a bigger role.

[wkw99]

Having read the book, and recently refreshed my memory , I think this role is just what he needs. A chance to stretch, do something different, and not have to worry about carrying the movie. If they follow the novel, he'll have some great scenes. He's with an ensemble that just keeps getting better, and the script is being done by the author of the novel. It's ideal.

[kmmo]

This does look like an interesting role for him.

I'm just glad to see he's doing something! I'm having TO/Justified withdrawals already. I didn't know what to do with myself this last Tuesday night! Luckily I've got some TO movies to catch up on.

I also love all the articles I've read about this new movie. They are all praising Olyphant and saying he's a great addition to the cast.

[ripetebook]

His movies are all over the tube...it is like they know his fans are in severe withdrawl. They repeated three episodes of Justified season 4...then dropped the ball.....big darn surprise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dolphin]

I downloaded the book on Kindle.

His part is small (in terms of possible screen time), but memorable. He could even be a scene stealer.

With such a large ensemble cast, everyone's parts will be small except for a few key players.

[wkw99]

According to Tweets by OLV and Jonathan Tropper this has started filming. No mention of TO yet, but there were call sheets listing Tina Fey, Bateman, and Dax Shephard. I would imagine TO will be heading for NYC soon.

[motorcitymade]

Squee. Be on the lookout, Gotham girls.

Nice for the family to be at their east coast hideaway.

[mondayschild]

Okay, I may be a first class nut job, but "This is Where I Leave You" sounds like the kind of movie that I really enjoy, and I think Tim will add to it in his own special way. I reserve an opinion on "Bone Tomahawk" whenever it ends up filming. If word of mouth is really good, I'm in. Otherwise, I'll wait to see it for a while.

[wkw99]

mondayschild...you really ought to read the book. It's hilarious. I laughed out loud at more than one point. But, it's poignant, too, and part of that is TO's character. It's a really well-written book, and Tropper did the screenplay himself, so hopefully it stays true to his characters.

[Dolphin]

May 19, 2013 5:33:14 GMT -6 wkw99 said:

mondayschild...you really ought to read the book. It's hilarious. I laughed out loud at more than one point. But, it's poignant, too, and part of that is TO's character. It's a really well-written book, and Tropper did the screenplay himself, so hopefully it stays true to his characters.

I agree. I was pleasantly surprised with the book.

[wkw99]

May 19, 2013 14:44:16 GMT -6 Dolphin said:

May 19, 2013 5:33:14 GMT -6 wkw99 said:

mondayschild...you really ought to read the book. It's hilarious. I laughed out loud at more than one point. But, it's poignant, too, and part of that is TO's character. It's a really well-written book, and Tropper did the screenplay himself, so hopefully it stays true to his characters.

I agree. I was pleasantly surprised with the book.

Why? I told you you'd like it.

[mondayschild]

I think I'll try to get the book. (My TBR shelf is groaning with weight right now, but I think I might like to take this one along on vacation.) Like I said, the whole thing--movie and or book-- sounds like something I would like.

My oldest son and his girlfriend have been visiting since last week and as both had birthdays, I had a family party yesterday. After everyone went home, the three of us ended up watching a movie. They went through my DVDs and narrowed it down to five. We ended up with "A Perfect Getaway," which they had never seen. They really , liked it and I got my TO fix. Their other choice was "Capote," which we will watch tonight. (We like variety, you might say!)

[motorcitymade]

Hey Monday, speaking of Capote, remember that funny conversation between my spousal unit and I when he was trying to remember Phillips Seymour Hoffman's name? I posted it over at FX 2 years ago when we were discussing literature or something like it?

Him, trying to remember the actors name "Who's that funny little guy that you like?"

"Huh?"

"That actor..the chubby guy. "

(Looking clueless)

"The blond guy."

Blank stare.

"You know, he was in that movie where....." Pauses. No idea what it was about, then continues, "Cold blooded murder.... he played That Gay Guy"


LOL. Only the finest culture amongst fools in my house! The funny thing it I thought of Capote and PSH immediately. Of course it's possible he might have been talking about Boogie Nights too, I guess. Anyway, that's a great move with a great cast, including Catherine Keener as Harper Lee. Hope you enjoyed.

[wkw99]

Tweeted by OLV (on location vacations). No idea where this is, but I'm sure our NYC people would know:

This Is Where I Leave You, starring Jason Bateman, is filming at Industrial Park Dr and Harbor Park Dr in Port Washington N tomorrow

[mondayschild]

mcm, I do remember that post. It was hysterical. Funny thing is, my son and I have a lot more background on Capote and his life and writings than his girlfriend does, so we had to clue her in, She's a smart girl, but never followed this whole thing so she was very interested in Capote and his work.

I have been working through " Portraits and Observations: The Essays of Truman Capote." I read a few and then put it down for a while and then come back to it later and read a few more. He was quite well traveled and writes about places he has visited and people he has met. Some are a bit obscure , but all are so exquisitely written that they can take your breath away. On the other hand, I can well understand the questions posed by your spousal unit. I have the same problem with Dostoyevsky. Had to read "Crime and Punishment" in school and almost slit my wrists. Never cared to know anything more about the man or read any more of his "masterpieces." It's all about what captures our love and our interests. The rest is just fluff and we discard it. I'd like to say that I love Dostoyevsky and know a lot about him; it would make me a far more literate person. But it's all about what you find compelling and involving. And he bored me shitless.

So in the long run, I think Capote is an acquired taste, just like dear old Fyodor. Your spousal unit probably knows more about music than most of us can ever hope to learn. Different strokes for different folks!

[wkw99]

I consider myself fairly literate, but the only Capote I've read is In Cold Blood, and I too, hated Dostoyevsky, along with the other Russian writer whose name I refuse to look up so I might actually be able to spell it, and Hemingway. I liked Fitzgerald, back in school, but now see why...he's a bit more frivolous than the others.

Now I read for pleasure. Sometimes there's a crossover with 'good literature' sometimes not. And I'm good with that.

mcm...that conversation between you and your spousal unit reminds me of a routine by Lewis Black (one of our favorite comics). He says he's reached that age where when he's at a party everyone talks like this.

"We saw that movie the other night. You know, the one with the guy."

"Oh, yeah the guy who was in that other movie with the actress who was married to that other guy."

"No, the other one, the bald one."

"I thought he died."

"No, that was the other guy who married that singer."

"Yeah, what was the name of that song?"

Because no one can remember any names or titles anymore. LOL. My husband and I are there, too.

[motorcitymade]

LOL. Lewis Black has got that one right. I like him too.

[weegieburd]

My husband and I play a great game of "guess who or what I'm talking about" both of us are getting to the stage where we forget the point of the sentence we were saying

[kmmo]

LOL! My husband gets frustrated with me because we'll be watching a movie and I'll say "He looks like that guy, you know, that guy that was in that movie".... Time to visit IMDB.

[weegieburd]

I seem to visit IMDB a lot these days

[mondayschild]

It looks like the bottom line here is that we "get" each other. Isn't it great?

[weegieburd]

Kindred spirits in more ways than one.