Tag Archives: Aaron Sorkin

DVD review | Moneyball – Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill play the numbers game and hit a home run

Posted on 17 March 2012 by Jason Best

Brad Pitt stars as baseball maverick Billy Beane in this enthralling sports drama based on a true story. The general manager of the hard-up Oakland A’s, he’s sick of seeing his team of also-rans continually lose out to richer rivals. … Continue reading →

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Film review | Moneyball – Aaron Sorkin pitches a curveball, and Brad Pitt scores a home run

Posted on 25 November 2011 by Jason Best

Brad Pitt stars as a mercurial baseball maverick in Moneyball, an enthralling sports drama based on a true story. He’s Billy Beane, the general manager of the hard-up Oakland A’s, and he’s sick of seeing his team of also-rans continually … Continue reading →

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The Social Network – With Friends like these, who needs enemies

Posted on 15 February 2011 by Jason Best

David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin are not the most obvious of cinematic hook-ups. Fincher’s the dazzling visual stylist; Sorkin’s the dazzling verbal wit. One’s renowned for dark thrillers; the other for snappy backstage dramas; one made Seven and Fight Club; … Continue reading →

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The Social Network

Posted on 15 October 2010 by Jason Best

Do you suffer from friend envy when you contemplate Facebook? Do you wonder how come she has a gazillion online pals? Do you pine for someone else’s exciting virtual life? If so, go see The Social Network and relish the … Continue reading →

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