Russo's Empire Falls to Premiere on HBO
Richard Russo, author of Empire Falls, had a rare experience for a writer whose work is being translated to film. Not only was he able to write the screenplay himself, the film will convey the mood, story and intent of the book in a quality production with a star-studded cast, thanks to HBO.
The Washington Times' Christian Toto talks to Russo about making the film and how HBO's standards for quality filmmaking have become one of the best places for literary works to come to life.