{"id":159441,"date":"2023-05-15T02:43:31","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T02:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=159441"},"modified":"2023-05-16T02:44:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T02:44:09","slug":"tom-hanks-offers-readers-an-authentic-and-engaging-look-at-the-world-of-movie-making-in-a-debut-novel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/film-and-tv\/tom-hanks-offers-readers-an-authentic-and-engaging-look-at-the-world-of-movie-making-in-a-debut-novel\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom Hanks Offers Readers an Authentic and Engaging Look at the World of Movie-Making in a Debut Novel"},"content":{"rendered":" <!-- <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n } else {\r\n jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n }\r\n });\r\n })\r\n <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n <span style=\"background-color:#4db2ee;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#4db2ee;background-color:rgba(77, 178, 238, 0.1);\">\r\n <li>Tom Hanks has ventured into the literary world with his debut novel, \"The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,\" drawing from his experience in the film industry.<\/li>\r\n <li>The novel offers readers an insider's look at the process of creating a movie, exploring the challenges and triumphs experienced by those involved in the film industry.<\/li>\r\n <li>The book introduces an ensemble of colorful characters and delves into their personal struggles and the complexities of the filming process.<\/li>\r\n <li>Critics have had mixed reactions to the novel, with some praising its insights into the film industry while others find the writing lacking Hanks' on-screen charisma.<\/li>\r\n <li>Hanks opposes censoring classic books for modern audiences and believes readers should be trusted to decide what they find offensive.<\/li>\r\n <li>Despite a busy filming schedule, Hanks hopes to write another novel in the future, as writing remains a cherished activity for him outside of his acting career.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acclaimed actor Tom Hanks has ventured into the literary world with his debut novel, “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,” drawing from his extensive experience in the film industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 66-year-old actor has a history of writing in various forms and began crafting his 448-page novel in 2018. Hanks wrote the book between film projects, on planes, at home, and during vacations, showcasing his dedication to the craft.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Candid Glimpse into the Realm of Movie-making<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanks’ novel offers readers an insider’s look at the often tumultuous process of creating a movie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The story revolves around the production of a multi-million-dollar superhero action film and introduces an ensemble of colorful characters, including an eccentric director and a self-important, obstructive male actor who complicates the filming process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The narrative delves into the lives of various individuals working in the film industry, from assistant producers to cab drivers who help keep the movie on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through their stories, Hanks provides a comprehensive portrayal of the challenges and triumphs experienced by those involved in movie-making.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The novel also highlights the personal struggles actors may face, such as maintaining professionalism amidst personal turmoil.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2> <!-- <div class=\"container-c\"> -->\r\n <!-- <div class=\"row justify-content-between\"> -->\r\n <!-- <div class=\"col-post-800\"> -->\r\n <!-- start html -->\r\n <div class=\"blockquote-wapper\">\r\n <div>\r\n <span class=\"text_quot\">\r\n <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 66-year-old actor has a history of writing in various forms and began crafting his 448-page novel in 2018. Hanks wrote the book between film projects, on planes, at home, and during vacations, showcasing his dedication to the craft.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"quot_icon\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quot_tick\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot_tri.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- end html -->\r\n <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n <\/h2>\n<h2><b>Critical Reception and Resilience<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanks acknowledges that his debut novel was published without facing the typical rejections from publishers that many first-time authors experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the advantage of his established reputation, Hanks insists that his book’s success will ultimately depend on its ability to entertain and inform readers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critics have had mixed reactions to the novel, with some praising its insights into the film industry, while others find the writing “clunky” and lacking Hanks’ on-screen charisma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unperturbed by these reviews, Hanks credits his experience as a movie star for preparing him to handle any criticism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He emphasizes that his novel’s primary goal is to provide readers with an authentic and engaging look at the world of movie-making.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Hanks’ Stance on Censorship and Future Endeavors<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a related discussion, Tom Hanks has expressed his opposition to censoring classic books for modern audiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He advocates for allowing readers to decide for themselves what they find offensive, rather than having someone else make that decision for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanks firmly believes that individual sensibilities should determine what is considered offensive, and readers should be trusted to make those decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for his future plans, Hanks would like to write another novel but does not anticipate doing so for a few years due to a busy filming schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the challenges of balancing acting and writing, Hanks maintains that the desire to write will always be present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He cherishes writing as an ideal way to spend time outside of being with loved ones and enjoying laughter, signaling his continued commitment to the craft in the years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":159442,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3384],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-159441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-film-and-tv"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159441"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=159441"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159441\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/159442"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=159441"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=159441"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=159441"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}