The Social Network
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11/10/23 • 88 min
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Ever wondered about the authenticity of the hacking scenes in The Social Network or pondered over your first Facebook profile picture? Join us as we take a walk down memory lane, dissecting the iconic film, discussing its creative liberties, and how it stirred our nostalgia. We share our personal experiences with Facebook and reflect on the cultural shift it brought about.
Venture with us into the remarkable career of David Fincher, known for his meticulous detail and unique directorial style. We discuss Fincher's popular films, such as Alien 3, Fight Club, and The Social Network, shedding light on the unique aspects of his work. We also examine the controversies and incidents during Facebook's creation, from the conflict between Zuckerberg and the Winklevoss twins to the power dynamics depicted in the film.
As we conclude, we delve into the intriguing themes presented in The Social Network, and scrutinize the business maneuvers of Eduardo and Sean. We round off with an analysis of Oscar-winning movies of that year, debating the worthiness of The King's Speech as the winner. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain a fresh perspective on The Social Network and the role of social media in our lives!
If you would like to follow us on social media or listen on another platform then follow our link! http://linktr.ee/werecommendpodcast
Intro produced by Joey Prosser. Follow him on X @mrjoeyprosser
Ever wondered about the authenticity of the hacking scenes in The Social Network or pondered over your first Facebook profile picture? Join us as we take a walk down memory lane, dissecting the iconic film, discussing its creative liberties, and how it stirred our nostalgia. We share our personal experiences with Facebook and reflect on the cultural shift it brought about.
Venture with us into the remarkable career of David Fincher, known for his meticulous detail and unique directorial style. We discuss Fincher's popular films, such as Alien 3, Fight Club, and The Social Network, shedding light on the unique aspects of his work. We also examine the controversies and incidents during Facebook's creation, from the conflict between Zuckerberg and the Winklevoss twins to the power dynamics depicted in the film.
As we conclude, we delve into the intriguing themes presented in The Social Network, and scrutinize the business maneuvers of Eduardo and Sean. We round off with an analysis of Oscar-winning movies of that year, debating the worthiness of The King's Speech as the winner. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain a fresh perspective on The Social Network and the role of social media in our lives!
If you would like to follow us on social media or listen on another platform then follow our link! http://linktr.ee/werecommendpodcast
Intro produced by Joey Prosser. Follow him on X @mrjoeyprosser
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Hello and welcome to the we Recommend podcast , a movie podcast where every week , we recommend a movie for you to watch and then come back here and listen to us discuss . I'm Jesse and I'm Jason . You better lawyer up , asshole , because I'm not coming back for 30% , I'm coming back for everything . This week we recommend the social network .
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