GITS Script Reading & Analysis: “The Social Network” — Themes

This week we will be analyzing the screenplay for the 2010 movie The Social Network [screenplay by Aaron Sorkin, book by Ben Mezrich]. It won an Academy Award and a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay.

You may download the shooting script here.

Here is a scene from the movie:

Today we discuss the script’s themes.

There are several of them. Which ones do you see at work in the story?

By the way, I will posting a transcript of the Tweet-Cast on Saturday. Screenwriters Tom Benedek, and John Gary provided commentary along with a whole bunch of other people. Solid analysis.

Here is a special about the movie:

Also if you know of any more interviews or behind-the-scene videos related to the movie, please let me know.

For Day 1 of our analysis, go here.

For Day 2 of our analysis focusing on structure, go here.

For Day 3 of our analysis focusing on characters, go here.

See you in comments to discuss The Social Network.

NOTE: THE USE OF THE SCREENPLAY IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

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