The Best Movies and TV Shows Written By Aaron Sorkin
- The West Wing, a political drama series, delves into the intricate workings of the White House, providing viewers with an insider's perspective on the daily challenges faced by fictional President Josiah Bartlet (Martin Sheen) and his dedicated staff. This Emmy Award-winning show masterfully combines elements of humor, emotion, and thought-provoking storylines, offering audiences a glimpse into the complexities of American politics. Notable performances by Allison Janney as Press Secretary C.J. Cregg, and Bradley Whitford as Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman, contribute to the show's engaging ensemble cast. With its intelligent writing and compelling character development, The West Wing remains a timeless classic in television history.More The West Wing
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- In A Few Good Men, Lt. Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise), a military lawyer, defends two U.S. Marines accused of killing a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay. The prickly Colonel Nathan R. Jessep (Jack Nicholson) stands in his path as Kaffee seeks the truth behind this complex case. Rising to the challenge, Kaffee navigates a web of deception and cover-ups. This courtroom drama, directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin, won an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, while Jack Nicholson scored a nod for Best Supporting Actor.More A Few Good Men
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- The lives of a cable news anchor and his supporting staff.More The Newsroom
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- Moneyball is a sports drama that dives into the world of American baseball. Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) is the general manager of the Oakland Athletics, a team struggling with financial constraints. With his conventional methods failing him, Beane turns to Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), a Yale economics graduate with radical ideas about assessing players' value. Together, they challenge traditional baseball recruitment strategies using statistical analysis and data-driven decisions. This unique approach sparks controversy but ultimately revolutionizes the game. Based on a true story, Moneyball earned six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Pitt, and Best Supporting Actor for Hill.More Moneyball
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- In 1969, seven people were charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more, arising from the protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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- In The American President, Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas), a widower and the current U.S. President, finds himself falling for Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening). She's an environmental lobbyist who initially came to the White House to argue for her climate bill. Their budding romance unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue and public scrutiny. This romantic comedy-drama, directed by Rob Reiner, presents a unique blend of personal relationships and political power plays. Richard Dreyfuss stars as Senator Bob Rumson, adding another layer of complexity to this engaging cinematic experience.More The American President
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- In Charlie Wilson's War, the spotlight shines on Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks), an unassuming Texas congressman. His life takes a turn when socialite Joanne Herring (Julia Roberts) pulls him into the covert world of Afghanistan's freedom fighters, battling Soviet forces in the 1980s. Guided by rogue CIA agent Gust Avrakotos (Philip Seymour Hoffman), Wilson embarks on a mission that changes the course of history. This political drama, based on a true story, won Hoffman an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor and is a vivid portrayal of power-play and diplomacy gone awry.More Charlie Wilson's War
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- In the realm of sports journalism, Sports Night stands out as a refreshing take on the daily grind of a sports newsroom. The series, which garnered eight Emmy nominations during its two-season run, masterfully intertwines the professional and personal lives of its characters, providing viewers with an authentic portrayal of their struggles and triumphs. At the heart of the show is the dynamic duo of anchor Casey McCall (Peter Krause) and executive producer Dan Rydell (Josh Charles), whose camaraderie and wit drive the narrative forward. From the pressures of live broadcasts to the complexities of office politics, Sports Night delves into the intricate workings of a television sports program while maintaining a perfect balance of drama and humor.More Sports Night
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- The Social Network is a biographical drama that dives deep into the tumultuous beginnings of Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg), Harvard student and computer genius, launches a social networking site from his dorm room that rapidly becomes a global phenomenon. As Facebook's popularity skyrockets, so do the legal battles with former friend Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield) and the Winklevoss twins (Armie Hammer). Directed by David Fincher, this critically acclaimed film won three Academy Awards. It's an engrossing tale of innovation, ambition, and betrayal that will keep you hooked till the end.More The Social Network
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- 11Suburban Boston professional couple Andy (Bill Pullman) and Tracy (Nicole Kidman) become entangled with cocky trauma surgeon Dr. Jed Hill (Alec Baldwin), an old classmate of Andy's whom they invite to become their tenant in the large Victorian home they're renovating. Things become even more tangled when college dean Andy becomes implicated in a campus serial rape investigation and Jed performs an emergency surgery on Tracy with unforeseen complications that disrupt all their lives.More Malice
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Molly's Game
The true story of Molly Bloom, a beautiful, young, Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknown to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally was her criminal defense lawyer Charlie Jaffey, who learned there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led people to believe.More Molly's Game- #36 of 94 onThe Best Movies Of 2017
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- In 1952, Hollywood power couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a series of personal and professional crises that threaten their careers, their relationship and their hit TV show.More Being the Ricardos
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- With public anticipation running high, Apple Inc. co-founders Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender) and Steve "Woz" Wozniak get ready to unveil the first Macintosh in 1984. Jobs must also deal with personal issues related to ex-girlfriend Chrisann Brennan and their young daughter Lisa. Eventually fired, Jobs launches NeXT Inc. and prepares to release a new computer model in 1988. Ten years later, Jobs is back at Apple Inc. and about to revolutionize the industry once again with the iMac.
