Aaron Sorkin Thought He’d Be Better at Making Movies Too
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Aaron Sorkin expressed dissatisfaction with his filmmaking skills, particularly in directing, during an interview on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast.
- He acknowledged that while some aspects of screenwriting can be taught, certain elements, especially in directing, rely on innate talent that he fears he lacks.
- Sorkin admitted to having no strong visual sensibility, often defaulting to writing scenes with minimal camera movement and simple setups, such as two people talking across a table.
- He expressed a preference for directors like David Fincher to handle his films, indicating a willingness to collaborate with great directors rather than directing himself.
- Despite his self-criticism, Sorkin remains hopeful about improving his skills and continuing to work with top directors in the future.
