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Unicorn Blood is an amazing title.
I hope John Woo directs it, so we could have a few slo-mo moments with Doves flying overhead while a greorian chant plays in the background (that's just the opening).
Jennifer Lawrence to Play Elizabeth Holmes in Movie about Theranos
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Re: Jennifer Lawrence to Play Elizabeth Holmes in Movie about Theranos
#52Seems crass to do this so soon. I don't know what the reasoning is behind this and I hope they change their minds.
Because "Silicon Valley" demonstrated the value to be had in a tight loop between the Valley and Hollywood. In vivo. In vitro. In silica. In gelatin?
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#53We don't even know how the story ends! How can you write a movie script on this? I guess they want a trilogy?
It's a perfect role for Jennifer Lawrence since she can subvert her own stereotype. The woman's a genius.
Re: Jennifer Lawrence to Play Elizabeth Holmes in Movie about Theranos
#54In a few decades it will be discovered that the whole Theranos debacle was simply a setup sell Movies and Books. Would be the most awesome setup ever!
Given how much movies often cost it seems like you could indeed fund a really really really dysfunctional team to build a very bad idea as a startup, watch the fireworks, and make a movie from it.
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#55Re: Jennifer Lawrence to Play Elizabeth Holmes in Movie about Theranos
#56Unless they add some guns and car chases (not joking here, just hyperbole) it's hard to see how they could make any more than a 90-minute snoozefest. Dramatic music won't be enough.
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#57The article ends with "fall from grace of cinematic proportions" but honestly, what a dull topic. A bunch of people building some equipment, filing (or failing to file) paperwork, a few business deals without due diligence and Henry Kissinger. Unless they add some guns and car chases (not joking here, just hyperbole) it's hard to see how they could make any more than a 90-minute snoozefest. Dramatic music won't be en…
Re: Jennifer Lawrence to Play Elizabeth Holmes in Movie about Theranos
#58The article ends with "fall from grace of cinematic proportions" but honestly, what a dull topic. A bunch of people building some equipment, filing (or failing to file) paperwork, a few business deals without due diligence and Henry Kissinger. Unless they add some guns and car chases (not joking here, just hyperbole) it's hard to see how they could make any more than a 90-minute snoozefest. Dramatic music won't be en…
The same can be said for "The Social Network". Granted, Facebook and Zuckerberk are for more mainstream than Theranos.
Re: Jennifer Lawrence to Play Elizabeth Holmes in Movie about Theranos
#59The article ends with "fall from grace of cinematic proportions" but honestly, what a dull topic. A bunch of people building some equipment, filing (or failing to file) paperwork, a few business deals without due diligence and Henry Kissinger. Unless they add some guns and car chases (not joking here, just hyperbole) it's hard to see how they could make any more than a 90-minute snoozefest. Dramatic music won't be en…
Re: Jennifer Lawrence to Play Elizabeth Holmes in Movie about Theranos
#60Seems crass to do this so soon. I don't know what the reasoning is behind this and I hope they change their minds.