The first artwork for David Fincher's latest film, The Social Network has been unveiled. The film, about the founders of social networking site Facebook, stars Jesse Eisenberg, Max Minghella, Joseph Mazzello, and Justin Timberlake, from a script by Aaron Sorkin. I'm excited for this one for a number of reasons, namely Fincher. Far and away one of the most invaluable filmmakers currently working in Hollywood, he's one of the few not afraid to add substance with his unique and illuminating style. I recently re-watched Zodiac, his 2007 masterpiece and was taken aback for the second time at the assurance and magnificence of the film; how on earth did that gem not garner a single Oscar nomination. Of course by going the traditional prestige route the following year with The Curious Case of Benjamin Button he finally netted his first (and by saying that I assume many will follow; I hope) Oscar nomination. But back to The Social Network, I'm "curious" which side of Fincher we'll encounter-- the refined maturity of Zodiac and Benjamin Button or the nilistic behind Seven and Fight Club-- I kind of want the anarchic spirit back again, and why not take it out the Facebook mania. Then again, I'm also "curious" about this one coming out, just so he can get started on the much-anticipated English version of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
The Social Network is scheduled to arrive, via Sony Pictures, on October 1st.
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