6 chapters across the catalog
Production of The Social Network and Drunken Studio Pitches
Dana Brunetti explains the role of a film producer as a project manager and salesperson. He recounts the origin of The Social Network, which began after the success of the movie 21. Brunetti describes a pivotal Sunday night phone call where he and author Ben Mezrich pitched the Facebook story to Sony executives while Brunetti was intoxicated, leading to a successful deal.
Dana Brunetti describes his professional friction with Harvey Weinstein, particularly regarding the film Fanboys. He reflects on the 2011 Oscar race where Weinstein's The King's Speech defeated The Social Network for Best Picture. Brunetti claims that despite many interactions, he was unaware of Weinstein's predatory behavior at the time.
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Golden Globes Bribery Scandals and The Social Network
The 2011 Golden Globes are characterized as a scam following a lawsuit between a PR firm and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association alleging bribery for nominations. Historical precedents, such as the 1982 Pia Zadora scandal, are cited alongside claims that voters were treated to luxury junkets in Las Vegas before voting for films like Burlesque.
Aaron Sorkin Golden Globes Speech and Elitism
Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's Golden Globes acceptance speech is criticized for its defense of the word "elite." The hosts argue that Sorkin's "aspirational" view of elitism is a mask for the military-industrial-media complex and the financial interests surrounding the Facebook IPO.
The hosts briefly discuss current films in the awards circuit. While "The Social Network" is expected to win many awards, they highly recommend "The King's Speech" as the superior film from the previous year.
