Wordplay

[MacGuffin]

Trailer here.

Release Date: June 16, 2006 (limited)

Starring: Will Shortz, Merl Reagle, Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, Indigo Girls

Directed by: Patrick Creadon 

Premise: Focuses on the man most associated with crossword puzzles, New York Times puzzle editor and NPR puzzle-master Will Shortz. Director Patrick Creadon introduces us to this passionate hero, and to the inner workings of his brilliant and often hilarious contributors, including syndicated puzzle creator Merl Reagle.

[elpablo]

Saw this last weekend. I enjoyed it. It was a simple film about a simple pleasure shared by millions of people. Nothing too dramatic except the crossword championship finals at the end.

[Ravi]

I like doing the NYT puzzle.  I can only get to Wednesday or Thursday before my head explodes.