The Social Reckoning – What Went Wrong?
Summary
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss Aaron Sorkin’s film The Social Reckoning, agreeing that while the story is gripping, Sorkin’s direction is rough and the script relies on heavy-handed devices. They also share personal updates, including Jack’s recent engagement and his ongoing work with James Blunt.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and setting the scene
Jack Howard's engagement and proposal stories
Mark Kermode's own proposal story
Working with James Blunt and polyamory jokes
Transition to discussing The Social Reckoning
Initial impressions: Story vs. Sorkin's direction
Jack's critique: Sorkin as a director
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Visual language and script adaptation issues
Comparison to Steve Jobs and Michael Douglas biography
Critique of the 'on a date' hotel scene
Dialogue cliches and the film score
Cheesy moments and the Cassandra motif
Dramatic license and tech-savvy inaccuracies
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Box office performance and audience reception
Sorkin's future and comparison to The Social Network
Conclusion and call to action
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Promo for Kermode and Mayo's Take
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