I actually agree with both of you. I do think the Sorkin script for Social Network "kicked ass" -- but I also think his "ability to write for character" is lacking. (I also think he has deficiencies when it comes to casting, but that's another issue.)
I was really dismayed to learn that Sorkin will be doing "the John Edwards story." He's totally the wrong man for the job. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dave Sikula Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 4:39 AM To: TVorNotTV Subject: [TV orNotTV] Re: Bruce Vilanch on tonight's Oscarcast If I may be the voice of sanity ... On Feb 27, 10:56 pm, PGage <[email protected]> wrote: > I only saw Social Network Friday, so it is fresh in my mind, but Sorkin's > script kicked ass. I don't think any award was more clearly deserved tonight > than his (well, maybe Toy Story III as best animated film). Sadly his speech > sucked. I think my anti-Sorkin bona fides are well established here. I think he's glib and smart, but with no ability to write for character, and I thought his shout-out to Chaefsky,while heartfelt, was the acme of hubris. -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
