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Wordplay (DVD, 2006)
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Inky-fingered New York Times readers love the mind-bending crossword puzzles lovingly curated for the paper by longstanding contributor Will Shortz. There are few things more satisfying than completing one of Shortz's puzzles, and a cult has sprung up around the enigmatic crossword compiler as Times readers put pen to paper and attempt to pick his brains. Director Patrick Creadon has capitalized on this phenomenon with the film WORDPLAY, a genial documentary based on Shortz and his devoted followers. Creadon begins by tracing Shortz's unusual ascent to his tenure at the Times, creating a picture of an easygoing, well-liked, and respected man. Creadon also takes viewers on a trip to the 28th annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, a geek haven where Shortz assumes godlike status. Indeed, it was Shortz himself who created the contest, and he still presides over it, demonstrating a great deal of affection for the tournament and its participants. As we witness the various eccentrics battling it, some of Shortz's celebrity fans get plenty of camera time, THE DAILY SHOW's Jon Stewart and former president Bill Clinton among them. Clinton even recalls an amusing occasion when a particularly tricky election-day puzzle left readers wondering whether "Clinton" or "Bob Dole" was the seven-letter solution to one of Shortz's clues--in fact some clever juggling of letters meant that both answers could have been correct. An enjoyable movie that even manages to make the crossword tournament a gripping affair, WORDPLAY succeeds largely thanks to its immensely likeable central figure and the behavior of the kooky contestants at the tournament.Product Identifiers
UPC0796019796156
eBay Product ID (ePID)55143412
Product Key Features
RatingG
Movie/TV TitleWordplay
DirectorPatrick Creadon
FormatDVD
Release Year2006
GenreMusical & Performing Arts
Sub-GenreMedia Arts
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Release Date20061107
Film CountryUSA
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- Aug 31, 2016
Great film about crossword puzzle nuts
This film follows the annual crossword puzzle playoff in the Stamford , CT Marriott hotel that takes place mid-winter. Will Shortz of NYT crossword puzzle fame is the organizer. The film builds to a climax slowly by introducing the 2007 contestants and also profiling who are the famous crossword puzzle aficionados such as Pres. Clinton (does it in pen) et al . Believe it or not the tension rises and yes there is a final playoff after the crowd of very good players is weeded out. Interesting flick about everyday people who love word puzzles. I can t finish even the easy ones but I found the film fun and informative.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 25, 2015
Crosswords
I enjoy working crosswords but had no idea of the competitive level that exists nationwide. The movie superbly presents the competitive angle while at the same time communicating human interest, emotion, and compassion. The theme was compelling throughout.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 05, 2020
Fun
GreatVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
