Favorite movies about writers

One of my favorites is actually a mini-series: Notorious Woman, about George Sand. She did a little writing in the series, between love affairs and family explosions. George (a radiant Merle Oberon) also appeared in villainous guise in A Song to Remember, where she made Chopin forget to finish his famous Polonaise in A-Flat. And Judy Davis was a livelier George in Impromptu, with Hugh Grant doing Chopin in his usual stuttering but sweet style (Hugh's usual style, not Chopin's.)

Shakespeare in Love was fun.

Quills, with Geoffrey Rush as the Marquis de Sade and Kate Winslet as his muse, was appalling and oddly inspiring.

Miss Austen Regrets had its moments and nice production values.

Then there's Barton Fink, a cautionary tale. If the wallpaper is curling off the walls and John Goodman lives next door, find another hotel to write in.

I'll probably think of some more along the way.

I really liked Finding Forester, with Sean Connery.

It's one of my favourite movies, actually.

As Good as it Gets.

Misery.
I would watch this just for the beginning of the movie when he finishes writing his book and the end when he speaks with his editor about his new book.

I also love Finding Forrester, currently I'm reading the book by the same title to find out what really was going on. The book goes into detail about all the things that were briefly touched on during the movie. It even has the final speech by Forrester, which is really good.

"As Good As It Gets" and "The World According to Garp"

I love Quills.

The Shining

Adaptation.

The Third Man. Joseph Cotton takes a break from writing westerns to chase Orson Welles around post-war Vienna.

Wonder Boys.

(In before KTC!)

Orange County.

Laura

SirOtter said:

The Third Man. Joseph Cotton takes a break from writing westerns to chase Orson Welles around post-war Vienna.

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A great film. And a great tune on the zither.

Others:
Sideways. Not just about writing of course, but it's interesting in how his story does achieve some understanding.
Maya: What's the title?
Miles Raymond: The Day After Yesterday.
Maya: Oh... You mean today?

Sunset Blvd. Have any writers on AW had the same experience?
Betty Schaefer: Oh, the old familiar story. You help a timid little soul cross a crowded street, she turns out to be a multimillionaire and leaves you all her money.
Joe Gillis: That's the trouble with you readers, you know all the plots.

Maryn said:

Although I dislike Will Ferrell pretty intensely, I still like Stranger Than Fiction quite a bit.

Maryn, who likes the odd premise a lot

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I agree, I can't stand Ferrell or any of his movies...except Stranger Than Fiction.

Also like As Good As It Gets, The Shining and Misery. Shakespeare in Love is one of my favorite movies. Also good are Deconstructing Harry, The Hours, and Wonder Boys.

Also enjoyed Secret Window. But hell, I'd watch anything with Johnny Depp.

Throw Momma From The Train is a lot of fun.

Alex and Emma was cute.

As Good As It Gets.

Stranger Than Fiction

We just watched (we being my 6-yr old stepdaughter and hubby) Romancing the Stone on Netflix, which was fun and cute even if totally unbelievable.

I love Under the Tuscan Sun and Shakespeare in Love.

I love both the shining and Misery. Not so keen on Shakespeare in love and I haven't seen many of the others mentioned.

Woner Boys.
The Shining.

Wayne K said:

The Shining

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+1

Definitely Quills. That movie gave me chills...eh, pardon the unintenional rhyme.

Also: Wonder Boys, The Shining, and Stranger Than Fiction (super quirky, super awesome premise)

Ineti said:

Throw Momma From The Train is a lot of fun.

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This.

One word. Sultry.

Seconding Adaptation. Love it!