Words and Pictures
Director: Fred Schepisi
Cast: Clive Owen, Juliette Binoche, Bruce Davison
Duration: 111 mins
Rating: M - Mature themes and coarse language
Release Date: 17 July, 2014
Words or pictures – which side are you on? Choose your weapon – the pen or the brush.
We have an advance screening session this Thursday followed by a Q&A with the director, Fred Schepisi.
A must-see romantic comedy, starring Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee, Clive Owen (Closer) and Academy Award winner, Juliette Binoche (The English Patient) from one of Australia’s most celebrated directors, Fred Schepisi (The Devil’s Playground, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, Last Orders, The Eye of the Storm).
“This is a romance that is a little different, to say the least,” says Schepisi. “In a film like WORDS AND PICTURES, it’s important that your main characters have chemistry and boy, these two really do. It’s a chemistry that crackles.”
The setting is an elite, New England prep school where Jack (Clive Owen), having shown great promise as an author and poet, is now an English teacher who lives and breathes his love of language. His secret (not the only one!) is that he can’t actually write anymore - he’s lost his mojo.
Enter Dina (Juliette Binoche), the new Art teacher; an acclaimed and passionate artist who is fighting the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis. Her physical abilities are increasingly impaired and the disease is literally taking the brush out of her hand.
Dina’s reputation has preceded her, known at her last school as ‘The Icicle,’ she can be a little frosty, to say the least. But when the two meet, a spark ignites in Jack and he is relentless in his attempt to melt her façade. At every opportunity, he tries to engage her in his perpetual word game.
When Jack learns that Dina has told the students that words are ‘traps’ and ‘lies’, that art is the only bearer of truth, he is quick to the defense. The gauntlet for a school-wide competition of words versus pictures is thrown down, and students and faculty take sides.
Feedback/Comments
Wonderful. Romantic and funny, highly reccomended.
It didn't come to our local cinema and I didn't get to see it. Sorry! Hard to rate if I didn't see it - shouldn't there be an option to cover this?
Really enjoyed this movie. Loved the depth of the characters.
Awsome movie!
An exceptional movie.
Loved every minute
Great
GREAT FILM. Juliette Binoche is always perfection .
An amazing movie - love such a feisty and strong character!
Good film. I love the actress.
yvonne. A great film. Wonderful that it also talked about how disabling Arthritis is.
Fantastic
Fabulous movie, a must see!
excellent, always liked fred
Very good - an enjoyable story line - love the premise of pitting words against pictures - and i do love a happy ending.
I enjoyed this film. Not a new story by any means but the actors were very good.
What a beautiful film. I highly recommend seeing it.
It is a movie you could see more then once.
Still need to see it!!!
We enjoyed it. Interesting interpretation of a familiar theme. Not really a great fan of the two leads but it held my interest all the way through. Led to lively discussion with my friend after the film, so not one you immediately forget about as soon as you leave the cinema.
very interesting film and discussion
Enjoyable romantic comedy.
Loved it. Funny and a great love story. Thanks.
Very enjoyable. My daughter and I had a great time.
A bit slow.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Highly recommended
Loved this movie. It was beautiful - highly recommended
Great
as emailed to house these tickets were ordered last minute the tickets still have not arrived thankyoy
Fantastic!
Good film, but a little slow moving...
Are words enough? Or should I add pictures? I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this witty comedy.
A heart warming and inspirational movie. The story line reminded me of Dead Poets Society and rekindled affection for teachers who inspire thoughts and ideas. The acting was fabulous as can be expected from Binoche and Owen (a bit disappointed with the final scene - the laughter seemed forced). Overall a really good movie.
A lovely film. The scenario has been covered before, but this one is well done.
loved this film. Looking through the other comments of OTH members - my feedback is aligned with all the above.
Words and Pictures is a romantic comedy that is both clever and witty and leaves you with plenty to think about. Loved the cast too, Juliette Binoche and Clive Owen are 2 of my favourites. Fred Schepesi has done a brilliant job with this one and the beautiful music composed by Paul Grabowski also deserves a mention. This is a must see. Leonie
absolutely intriguing from the beginning ..great mix of dry humour, word monopoly a kaleidoscopic array many wonderful conversations ..definitely want to see it again & tell all to go see - an honour to listen to Q &A with Fred Schepisi
Amazing! Rocked up to first screening in Australia at the Rivoli, and there was Geoffrey Rush, Paul Grawbowski and Fred Schepsi. Had front row seats, and Fred Schepsi invited us to find a better seat - so we did - middle of the middle row....right behind Geoffrey Rush. Great movie - nice to hear some intelligent and thought provoking dialogue, literary and artistic references and of course wonderful actors. More of this I say!
Loved every moment of Words and Pictures, it's a must see movie if you see nothing else this year then please do yourself a favor and see this . You'll be so glad you did. i can't wait to see it again and again
Script, setting, acting, Wonderful Juliette Binoche with great cast. Excellently directed and produced. Thanks to Fred Schspsi
Q & A. With Fred,s insight to the film made the evening 10 out of 10
I could gladelly see it again soon
Awesome film! An intelligent script. Loved it.
Lovely! What a charming movie! I have been recommending this movie to friends and family already! The Q&A was an extra special added bonus! A great night! Thanks!
Fantastic and entertaining. Brilliant acting. Would see it again! ...Definately.
Loved it. I love words and the meaning of words. A great evenings entertainment.
A fantastic movie. I really enjoyed it. Lots of food for thought. A great evening had.
A must see film for all generations! The cast were perfect choices and the Q & A with Mr Schepisi was an absolute delight and a great insight.
Excellent witty , Q&A with Fred Schepisi most interesting
A must see movie for people who likes excellent scrip, casting,directing etc'
An amazing film and Q&A evening with Fred Schepisi. Words and Pictures is a great romantic comedy without a dull moment.
An absolutel must watch movie!! Thoroughly enjoyed the Q&A session at the end as well.
What a treat! 2 hours of total entertainment followed by an hour of Q&A enlightenment with Fred Schepisi sharing life behind the scenes. It's a story of a deeply flawed poet and a physically broken painter who draw us into their lives so easily. This movie joins 'Russia House' and 'Roxanne' to go down as fabulous Fred Schepisi films. I can't wait to see it again! I would have rated it 8 out of 5 if I could.
Great