Considering Aaron Sorkin: Essays on the Politics, Poetics and Sleight of Hand in the Films and Television Series
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Editor: Thomas FahyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-01-11
ISBN: 0786421207
Number of pages: 229
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
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Book Review: Want to know what makes Aaron Sorkin's work tick?
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a collection of essays by people in various fields, and the chapters cover the spectrum of Aaron Sorkin's work. And there is a dialogue between Fahy and Sorkin at the beginning.
I was most interested in the observations on "WW" and "The American President", those being my favorites. I found quite a few viewpoints that either confirmed what I felt I had already discovered about "WW" and "TAP" (and other Sorkin works), or gave me more to think about that I hadn't already considered.
Sort of like, "Oh, yeah! I noticed that, too!" or "Hmmm...I hadn't thought of that."
It's a good analysis without being heavy-handed, entertaining without being frivolous.
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Summary of Considering Aaron Sorkin: Essays on the Politics, Poetics and Sleight of Hand in the Films and Television Series
Aaron Sorkin is one of the most notable voices in Hollywood, attracting millions of weekly viewers with his television series The West Wing and scoring box office success with films like A Few Good Men and The American President. With a musician's sense of rhythm and writing skills honed in the theater, Sorkin crafts dialogue that brings characters to life. His crisp, tight language is both exciting to listen to and poetic in its beauty and power--but what lies behind the slick, sophisticated exchanges between Sorkin's characters? Does Sorkin's ability to captivate viewers with rapid-fire, humorous dialogue lull them into overlooking an inherent political agenda, a sense of elitism, and gender bias prominent throughout his work? Aaron Sorkin's skill as a writer garners him accolades, even from his critics: complex, nuanced, sometimes subtle but often forceful, Sorkin's work is best understood when viewed from a variety of perspectives.This collection of essays on the work of Aaron Sorkin affords greater insight into the complexities of his writing, drawing connections between the film and television output of today's most prominent and influential screenwriter. Scholars from various fields--film, literature, art history, political science, and more--examine the thematic content and rhetorical strategy of Sorkin's writing. Eleven essayists explore the subtle, pervasive and often contradictory messages woven throughout Sorkin's work, from politics to portrayals of women, and consider his impact on film, television and culture. An interview with Aaron Sorkin precedes the essays, each of which has notes and a bibliography. An appendix covering film and television credits is included.
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