Trailer: https://youtu.be/FI_7PobKjt0?si=0grLklgYXtfoWe92
Director
Kent Jones
Writers
Samy Burch, Arthur Schnitzler
Stars
Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee, Edmund Donovan
Late Fame follows Ed Saxberger (Willem Dafoe), a New York man who was once a poet and had published a book of poetry. Despite receiving some critical acclaim, he never believed he was good enough, eventually giving up on writing and fading into obscurity. He settles into a stable, routine life, working at the post office and spending time at a local bar with his coworkers. It is far from the vibrant, poetic life he once imagined. His friends know nothing about his past as a poet.
A chance, or perhaps carefully orchestrated, encounter with the preppy and privileged student Myers (Edmund Donovan) changes everything. A devoted admirer of Saxberger's work, Myers is persistent in introducing him to a group of quirky young artists. Most of the group knows his poetry, and all are fascinated by his former literary reputation. Myers continually encourages him to start writing again.
Saxberger, as the group calls him, is not convinced he is up to the task and believes his days of creating poetry are long behind him. One group member, Gloria, is beautifully portrayed by Greta Lee. She is flirtatious, unpredictable, and carries an air of mystery. Saxberger gradually warms to her, but before long, he realizes he does not truly fit into this eccentric circle. Unable to handle the expectations they place upon him, he retreats to the comfort of his longtime friends and returns to his predictable, safe life.
Dafoe delivers a quiet, restrained performance, conveying a great deal of emotion with very few words. Greta Lee's character is the complete opposite: outgoing, attention-seeking, and impossible to ignore. Meanwhile, Donovan brings an infectious enthusiasm and determination to Myers. The rest of the ensemble rounds out the film with a variety of delightfully geeky and eccentric personalities.
This is a quiet, reflective story about life in New York, the fleeting nature of fame, and learning to let go of what no longer serves you.
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