The Rewatchables 'The Social Network' With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan
May 24, 2018
Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan discuss 'The Social Network' touching on themes of internet behavior, Facebook controversies, cast performances, and iconic scores. They also explore early toxic content on Facebook, movie casting decisions, and potential music hits. The podcast reflects on the impact of the film over time and hints at future episodes on Denzel Washington and 'Jaws'.
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Movie Gains Weight As Facebook Grows
- The Social Network now reads differently because Facebook became massively powerful and scary.
- Events like Cambridge Analytica changed how viewers interpret the film's themes about influence and privacy.
Film Forecasts Internet Behavior And Monetization
- Rewatching highlights how the film predicts internet behavior driven by reaction-seeking and disregard for others.
- The movie also foreshadows monetization conflicts that defined Facebook's path.
Fast Greenlight And Script-First Production
- Aaron Sorkin wrote from a Ben Mezrich manuscript and Fincher signed on quickly, making the project a fast greenlight.
- The team assembled desired cast and largely shot Sorkin's script as written.