Awards Chatter Aaron Sorkin - 'Molly's Game'
Dec 12, 2017
Aaron Sorkin, the celebrated screenwriter, discusses his journey from actor to writer, his strengths in dialogue, and weaknesses in storytelling. He opens up about controversies and criticisms, including drugs, the Sony hack, and his portrayal of female characters. The podcast also covers movie reviews, potential Oscar contenders, Sorkin's transition from typewriter to playwright, reflections on the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and upcoming projects.
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Napkin Drafts To Broadway And Film
- Aaron Sorkin wrote much of A Few Good Men on cocktail napkins while bartending at Broadway theaters during first acts.
- He then typed those napkin drafts into a Macintosh with his roommates and turned them into a produced play and later a film.
Success Followed By Addiction And Recovery
- During his early success, Sorkin became a cocaine addict and later went to rehab in 1995.
- He calls himself a high-functioning addict who lost many memories from that period and now has long-term sobriety.
William Goldman Became A Mentor
- William Goldman read Sorkin's play and offered to mentor him instead of writing the thriller himself.
- Goldman invited Sorkin to lunch and then guided him into screenwriting work, launching his film career.