Can "The Social Reckoning" Live Up to "The Social Network"?
Summary
Hosts Rebecca Ford and John Ross discuss Aaron Sorkin's new film, The Social Reckoning, comparing its performances and narrative to the original The Social Network. They analyze the box office success of Prime Time and Robert Pattinson's rising award season profile, alongside festival news from Mill Valley and New York. The episode concludes with October movie recommendations, including the Elizabeth Holmes documentary, La Bala Negra, and the new Sense and Sensibility adaptation.
Topics discussed
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Intro: The Social Reckoning and October releases
Box office: Prime Time and Robert Pattinson's year
Festival season: Mill Valley and NYFF updates
The Social Reckoning: Plot and scope overview
Comparing The Social Reckoning to The Social Network
Performances: Mikey Madison as Frances Haugen
Performances: Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong
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Oscar predictions for The Social Reckoning
Revisiting The Social Network: Legacy and filmmaking
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October Pick: The Elizabeth Holmes documentary
October Pick: La Bala Negra
October Picks: Moonlight re-release and Sense and Sensibility
October Pick: Digger and Tom Cruise
Outro: Listener questions and credits
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