Going to an Ivy League school isn't going to make you a good human being. The anti-Semitism on college campuses in recent months has demonstrated you could go to and work at the most prestigious schools in the world and still be a complete POS.
Even though some companies haven't survived, social networking is here to stay. I was a latecomer to Facebook, joining in 2007. I remember how addictive and fun it was and how cool it was to reconnect with old friends and classmates.
But there is a dark side to social media. You get to see people's true colors when they hide under anonymity. And in recent years, sites like Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, have become a haven for disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech.
The Social Network took some creative liberties (e.g., Mark Zuckerberg didn't have a girlfriend named Erica Albright), but, nevertheless, it is a spellbinding biopic about the wild and turbulent origins of Facebook. And while Andrew Garfield always delivers a terrific performance, the surprise standout in the film was Justin Timberlake's portrayal of Napster co-founder Sean Parker.
Directed by David Fincher (The Game, Fight Club), The Social Network rightfully won numerous nominations and awards. It could be seen again and again because it's not just about human connections; it's about human behavior.
And The Social Network will hold us over till there's a movie about Twitter.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go see what's going on on MySpace.
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