Research Catalog

Title

Considering Aaron Sorkin : essays on the politics, poetics, and sleight of hand in the films and television series / edited by Thomas Fahy.

Publication

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2005], ©2005.

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Additional Authors

Fahy, Thomas Richard.

Description

vi, 223 pages : illustrations; 23 cm

Summary

"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"--Provided by publisher.

Subject

Sorkin, Aaron > Criticism and interpretation

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Introduction / Thomas Fahy -- 1. An interview with Aaron Sorkin / Thomas Fahy -- 2. Mannerist noir : Malice / Robert F. Gross -- 3. In plain view and the dark unknown : narratives of the feminine body in Malice / Susann Cokal -- 4. Athletes, grammar geeks, and porn stars : the liberal education of Sports night / Thomas Fahy -- 5. A phantom fly and frightening fish : the unconscious speaks in Sports night / Douglas Keesey -- 6. His girl Friday (and every day) : brilliant women put to poor use / Kirstin Ringelberg -- 7. Depictions of the U.S. military : only "a few good men" need apply / Fiona Mills -- 8. Giving propaganda a good name : The West Wing / Ann C. Hall -- 9. Handling the truth : Sorkin's liberal vision / Spencer Downing -- 10. Virtue from vice : duty, power, and The West Wing / Nathan A. Paxton -- 11. Women of The West Wing : gender stereotypes in the political fiction / Laura K. Garrett -- 12. The republic of Sorkin : a view from the cheap seats / John Nein -- App. Sorkin's works for film and television.

ISBN

0786421207 (softcover : alk. paper)

LCCN

2005000091

OCLC

• ocm57393667
• SCSB-5160996

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries