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When a Perfect Movie Gets a Sequel — THE SOCIAL RECKONING with Jacob Rivera | The Becky Challenge: Go the Distance

When a Perfect Movie Gets a Sequel — THE SOCIAL RECKONING with Jacob Rivera | The Becky Challenge: Go the Distance

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Becky welcomes her good friend and longtime podcaster Jacob Rivera to talk about one of their most anticipated movies of the year: THE SOCIAL RECKONING, Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to THE SOCIAL NETWORK. Jacob is the ideal guest for this conversation. He's a massive David Fincher fan who considers THE SOCIAL NETWORK a perfect movie, and in 2020 he joined Leanne Kubicz on Film 89 for an episode celebrating its 10th anniversary. Becky feels just as strongly about the film — it was her favorite movie of 2010 and her favorite movie of the entire 2010–2019 decade. So what happens when you make a sequel to something both of them consider nearly flawless? Becky and Jacob went into THE SOCIAL RECKONING with enormous expectations — and both walked away disappointed. They break down why the film's important subject matter still makes them glad it exists, even as they wrestle with a script they feel never finds the emotional center that made THE SOCIAL NETWORK so powerful. They discuss the story of Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, the platform's algorithms and their role in amplifying extremism, the shadow of January 6th, and the frustrating reality that years after these revelations, the real-world consequences feel far less definitive than the movie's title might suggest. The conversation inevitably turns to the original film and why it remains such a masterclass. Becky and Jacob compare its sharply drawn characters, kinetic dialogue, David Fincher's direction, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' unforgettable score and the emotional vulnerability Andrew Garfield brought to Eduardo Saverin with what they feel is missing from the new film. For both of them, THE SOCIAL NETWORK made even difficult or unsympathetic characters feel fully human; THE SOCIAL RECKONING too often feels like it is explaining events rather than allowing the audience to experience them through its characters. That doesn't mean there aren't moments they admire. Becky singles out a terrific sequence in which a Facebook team presents its findings to Mark Zuckerberg, only to have him rapidly tear through their carefully prepared slides. It's a scene that, for her, briefly captures the tension, character and crackling energy she hoped to find throughout the movie. They also talk about Jeremy Strong's take on Zuckerberg, Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White, Aaron Sorkin as both writer and director, the difference a great film score can make, whether this story might have worked better as a documentary, and the difficult question of whether some movies simply don't need sequels. The conversation expands beyond the film into their own relationships with social media — the connections it can create, the negativity it can amplify, and why something capable of bringing people together can just as easily bring out the worst in us. Jacob also makes the case for seeing movies for yourself and forming your own opinion, even when critics, friends or the internet tell you otherwise. And then it's time to step into the ring. Boxing is Jacob's favorite sport. He's attended more than 60 live boxing events, appeared multiple times on the Pound4Pound Boxing Report, and counts ROCKY, RAGING BULL and MILLION DOLLAR BABY among his favorite films. So for The Becky Challenge: Go the Distance, Becky gives him 25 questions combining boxing movies, legendary fighters, rules, terminology and the sweet science itself. Can Jacob make it through all five rounds and become the Undisputed Champion? Step into the ring... and come hang out with Becky! Host: Becky D'Anna Guest: Jacob Rivera Producer: Kyle Reardon Produced and Edited By: KPR Media Subscribe to Hanging with Becky on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HangingwithBecky Follow Hanging with Becky: Instagram: @hangingwithbeckyTwitter: @hangwithbeckyBlueSky: @hangingwithbeckyTikTok: @hangingwithbeckyLetterboxd: @hangwithbecky Follow Jacob Rivera Letterboxd: @jratm23 Follow Becky D'Anna: Instagram: @thebeckydannaTwitter: @hwoodminotaurBluesky: @hwoodminotaurLetterboxd: @hwoodminotaur Listen to Jacob celebrate THE SOCIAL NETWORK on Film 89: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-55-the-social-network-2010/id1332493155?i=1000491859754Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vwT8tuv0kESzp1UdJ0N0z
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