Selected by Roger Ebert for this year’s Ebertfest, the heartfelt new
movie “The Spectacular Now,” written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H.
Weber—the gifted writers of “500 Days of Summer”—and directed by James
Ponsoldt (“Smashed“) is an authentic and timeless coming of age story
about two high school seniors. Film journalist Katherine Tulich speaks
to it’s stars—Miles Teller, who plays effortless but troubled charmer
Sutter Keely, and Shailene Woodley, the “nice girl” Aimee Finicky who
unwittingly captures his heart.
Video interview with Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley of “The Spectacular Now”
"The Spectacular Now"
Katherine Tulich
Katherine Tulich is an Australian-born entertainment journalist now living in Los Angeles, where she covers music, movies and television. She is a contributor to the Los Angeles Times.
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