But it’s her newly discovered skill behind the camera that makes “Booksmart,” her feature film directorial debut, such a thorough delight. The “Booksmart” script had been written and rewritten by the time Wilde came on board to direct it for Annapurna Pictures in 2016. AdvertisementWilde wanted the film to look at the way people judge themselves and one another, to everyone’s detriment. The actors, writer and director still meet up at every opportunity — and during the awards season, they’ve had plenty of opportunities. “It’s amazing that ‘Booksmart,’ for me, will always be about acknowledging the value of those friendships while creating a new one.”

Source: Los Angeles Times November 18, 2019 15:00 UTC