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longship

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5. I suspect that it won't matter.

Reply to applegrove (Reply #4)

Mon Dec 21, 2015, 10:24 PM

Dec 2015

The film renames several of the characters, but strangely not others. There will undoubtedly be the usual compression and changed time frames due to the 90-120 minute film narrative. So I suspect that the book will be fresh, even after viewing the film.

It is a really good read with a diverse cast of characters. The film has accrued several preliminary pending award nominations and is being acclaimed by critics as one of the best this year. Notably the ensemble cast has been particularly mentioned as outstanding. Lots of talent there.

Here's the Wik ifor the film: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Short_(film)

My advice, see the film.

Happy happy to you.

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The Donald and the Decider [View all] applegrove Dec 2015 OP

that macho crap has killed more people treestar Dec 2015 #1

The GOP likes dumb dyslexics they can control: Palin, George W. Bush, Reagan, Quayle. applegrove Dec 2015 #2

Krugman nails this. longship Dec 2015 #3

I can't wait to see the movie. I should read the book first though. applegrove Dec 2015 #4

I suspect that it won't matter. longship Dec 2015 #5

I will. I just read the Krugman piece on the big short and it gave me shivers. I know someone applegrove Dec 2015 #6