With the revival of interest in Yates's life and work after his death, Blake Bailey published the first in-depth biography of Yates, "A Tragic Honesty: The Life and Work of Richard Yates" (2003). Film director Sam Mendes directed "Revolutionary Road", a 2008 film based on the 1961 novel of the same name. The film was nominated for BAFTAs, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and others. Kate Winslet thanked Richard Yates for writing such a powerful novel and providing such a strong role for a woman while accepting a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her role in the film.