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He got his due in “A New Era” when he proved himself to be a skilled screenwriter and charmed Phyllis Baxter.

The film's director and screenwriter "seem convinced this is all very provocative, very new with its hard questions and subjective truths," noted the Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney.

Groom took issue with screenwriter Eric Roth’s rewrite of his book’s line about chocolates, but another “Forrest Gump” catchphrase the screenwriter originated himself is more appropriate today than ever: “Stupid is as stupid does.”

Stewart, who came out as queer and married screenwriter Dylan Meyer in April, said the films are “gay” during an interview with Variety in January.

The filmmaker and screenwriter, who previously brought “Margot at the Wedding,” “Frances Ha” and “Marriage Story” to the festival, will be honored this year with a Silver Medallion.