Michelle! What wonderful analysis. The writer of the book on which the movie is based, interestingly, has made a career on writing these reflective books looking back on events where someone knew (or should have known) something different. You probably know he wrote "Moneyball," and his newest work "The Premonition" is on the pandemic.
Anyway, you should watch one of my favorite documentaries on this subject too, "Inside Job." It's great!
Hi Andrew! Funnily enough, I've read neither The Big Short nor Moneyball but have seen both! You're right that they're connected by theme if not by subject. Inside Job has been on my radar— I'd be curious to see if it presents a more nuanced narrative or is subject to some of The Big Short's pitfalls. I'll have to watch and find out!
Michelle! What wonderful analysis. The writer of the book on which the movie is based, interestingly, has made a career on writing these reflective books looking back on events where someone knew (or should have known) something different. You probably know he wrote "Moneyball," and his newest work "The Premonition" is on the pandemic.
Anyway, you should watch one of my favorite documentaries on this subject too, "Inside Job." It's great!
Hi Andrew! Funnily enough, I've read neither The Big Short nor Moneyball but have seen both! You're right that they're connected by theme if not by subject. Inside Job has been on my radar— I'd be curious to see if it presents a more nuanced narrative or is subject to some of The Big Short's pitfalls. I'll have to watch and find out!
Thanks for reading, as always :)