Dana and Tom with 5x Club member, Peterson W. Hill, revisit The Social Network (2010): directed by David Fincher, written by Aaron Sorkin, cinematography by Jeff Cronenweth, music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, and Armie Hammer.
Plot Summary: The Social Network dramatizes the turbulent origins of Facebook, tracing its rise from a dorm room project to a global tech empire. The story centers on Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg), whose brilliance and ambition lead him to create a revolutionary social networking site. But as Facebook explodes in popularity, personal relationships unravel and legal battles erupt. Former friends and collaborators—including Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield), Sean Parker (Justin Timberlake), and the Winklevoss twins (Armie Hammer)—clash over ownership, betrayal, and the blurred lines between genius and opportunism. It’s a tale of innovation, ego, and the cost of success in the digital age.
Guest:
Peterson W. Hill - Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:34 Cast for The Social Network
03:28 Welcome Back, Peterson
07:42 How Important is The Social Network in Culture?
16:32 Background for The Social Network
20:12 Is This David Fincher's Best Film?
25:49 Relationship(s) to The Social Network
31:42 Plot Summary for The Social Network
32:46 What is The Social Network About?
52:24 Did You Know?
58:34 First Break
59:38 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy
01:08:23 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance
01:16:01 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty
01:21:00 Second Break
01:21:42 In Memoriam
01:23:16 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness
01:54:02 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability
01:56:40 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability
01:58:51 Remaining Questions for The Social Network
02:06:56 Thank You to Peterson
02:08:25 Remaining Thoughts for the Week
02:14:46 Credits
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