Film The Big Short

[calodo2003]

Can’t find a thread on it.

Anyone seen it? Is it digestible to an investment novice like myself?

From the clips on YT, it seems like ‘Margin Call’ but for those more knowledgeable about investing. I can’t even decipher what my quarterly reports say.

Is it worth the time investment?

 

[Skills]

Yeah it's a good movie and its made for novices

 

[pierrethesnack]

It's a good movie, but they leave out one of the most important factors - government regulation.

Wall Street has to take a lot of the blame, but they're not the sole culprits, as the movie suggests.

But by all means, very good movie and not hard to get into.

 

[calodo2003]

Yeah it's a good movie and its made for novices

Groovy. The reviews are quite good & I've followed most of the clips I’ve seen.

Moneyball was a good movie, another book the author of TBS wrote. Had some concerns about the directors.

Good. Tonight’s sorted, then.

 

[Pexbo]

Great movie if you like trawling through spreadsheets and 40 minute angry discussions about margin trading.

 

[Rado_N]

Great movie if you like trawling through spreadsheets and 40 minute angry discussions about margin trading.

 

[Pexbo]

Of course, that was a positive review!

 

[Rado_N]

Of course, that was a positive review!

Well that’s ok then!

Not seen the movie yet but definitely want to soon.

 

[calodo2003]

Well that’s ok then!

Not seen the movie yet but definitely want to soon.

Ever seen Moneyball?

 

[Rado_N]

Ever seen Moneyball?

Nope

 

[2 man midfield]

I know I’ve seen it but I can’t really remember a thing about it.

 

[Cheimoon]

Can’t find a thread on it.

Anyone seen it? Is it digestible to an investment novice like myself?

From the clips on YT, it seems like ‘Margin Call’ but for those more knowledgeable about investing. I can’t even decipher what my quarterly reports say.

Is it worth the time investment?

I'm curious about Margin Call actually. It appeared on our Netflix just recently. Is it any good? And is it socially conscious? Not sure I'd enjoy it if it's about stock brokers one-upping each other, or something like that.

On topic, I'd also highly recommend The Big Short. Accessibility is great, as it has lots of little explanation moments that provide the background/context you need - but don't worry, done in a fun way. So you really gain a better understanding of the big crash and the stupidity and injustices behind it while watching a good film - even if I myself found the outcome ultimately unsatisfying.

Spoiler: Ending

Except if I'm remembering this wrong, the people spotting what's happening manage to make money out of the meltdown. I suppose that's supposed to make me feel good, cause they make money off the moral-free profiteers' backs while swimming against the current - but it's not something I can be sympathetic too given the subject. I mean, they are still making money that should not have been taken off the people losing their houses etc.[/quote]

 

[calodo2003]

Nope

You a baseball fan?

Regardless, it’s a quality movie.

 

[calodo2003]

I'm curious about Margin Call actually. It appeared on our Netflix just recently. Is it any good? And is it socially conscious? Not sure I'd enjoy it if it's about stock brokers one-upping each other, or something like that.

On topic, I'd also highly recommend The Big Short. Accessibility is great, as it has lots of little explanation moments that provide the background/context you need - but don't worry, done in a fun way. So you really gain a better understanding of the big crash and the stupidity and injustices behind it while watching a good film - even if I myself found the outcome ultimately unsatisfying.

Spoiler: Ending

Except if I'm remembering this wrong, the people spotting what's happening manage to make money out of the meltdown. I suppose that's supposed to make me feel good, cause they make money off the moral-free profiteers' backs while swimming against the current - but it's not something I can be sympathetic too given the subject. I mean, they are still making money that should not have been taken off the people losing their houses etc.

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I loved Margin Call, wonderfully dark. Quality cast.

I may watch both tonight. It’s tough stomaching Kevin Spacey, but he is at his typical high level in there.

 

[Rado_N]

You a baseball fan?

Regardless, it’s a quality movie.

I’ve been to a few games.

I had zero clue what was happening but the overpriced beer and hotdogs in the sun was enjoyable.

 

[Pexbo]

Nope

Do you like spreadsheets and obscure sports statistics and people shouting about budget transfers?

 

[Amar__]

At worst you can lose two hours of your life. You just lost few minutes by making this thread.

 

[calodo2003]

Do you like spreadsheets and obscure sports statistics and people shouting about budget transfers?

You’ve found your next vocation.

 

[Pexbo]

You’ve found your next vocation.

Ots more of a hobby, I could only dream of going professional.

 

[calodo2003]

Ots more of a hobby, I could only dream of going professional.

You’d have to watch the first three Star Wars that were produced.

I’ll save you the time on the rest - they sucked. Massively.

 

[Pexbo]

You’d have to watch the first three Star Wars that were produced.

I’ll save you the time on the rest - they sucked. Massively.

I’ve started it 3 times and haven’t got past the first 10 minutes. It’s dire.

 

[calodo2003]

I’ve started it 3 times and haven’t got past the first 10 minutes. It’s dire.

The first Star Wars?

Keep at it. Stop after Return of the Jedi.

 

[Pexbo]

The first Star Wars?

Keep at it. Stop after Return of the Jedi.

Nah, I can’t. I’ll be a plain old influencer if I do.

 

[Rado_N]

Star Wars movies are terrible.

 

[Jev]

It's very entertaining and easy to follow for an investment novice, or even a total outsider. The latter won't get everything but more than enough to keep up. It's more accessible than Moneyball.

 

[Pexbo]

Star Wars movies are terrible.

I’ve heard that if you like spreadsheets, Star Wars is not the franchise for you. Not even a small table.

 

[Raoul]

Can’t find a thread on it.

Anyone seen it? Is it digestible to an investment novice like myself?

From the clips on YT, it seems like ‘Margin Call’ but for those more knowledgeable about investing. I can’t even decipher what my quarterly reports say.

Is it worth the time investment?

Its pretty good.

 

[Rado_N]

I’ve heard that if you like spreadsheets, Star Wars is not the franchise for you. Not even a small table.

What kind of heathen doesn’t like spreadsheets, really?

 

[Pexbo]

What kind of heathen doesn’t like spreadsheets, really?

Masthmatics

 

[Moby]

Love watching it. Have watched loads of times. It's pretty much a lightest take on the housing crisis with a bunch of characters taking the piss the whole time. Gosling and Carell are hilarious in particular.

 

[The Corinthian]

There's a great scene with Margot Robbie in a bathtub. That might be too much for you.

 

[calodo2003]

There's a great scene with Margot Robbie in a bathtub. That might be too much for you.

Well, I...

 

[Rado_N]

There's a great scene with Margot Robbie in a bathtub. That might be too much for you.

This movie just went from “I’ll get around to it” to “will find time this weekend”.

 

[Revan]

Both movie and the book are quite good. You will miss some things in the movie that you can fully appreciate only by reading the book (and of course, the book has more stories).

 

[Mr Pigeon]

Not relevant but, at the same time, always relevant.

 

[calodo2003]

Ta to all the lads in here.

 

[Rado_N]

Not relevant but, at the same time, always relevant.

that’s an all around great episode

 

[VorZakone]

It's a great watch. Honestly, all these finance movies in general tend to be fun watches:

- Margin Call
- The Big Short
- Boiler Room
- Wall Street
- Too Big to Fail (HBO movie)

 

[Leg-End]

Any Michael Lewis book is a great read, the movie was pretty entertaining.

 

[VorZakone]

Any Michael Lewis book is a great read, the movie was pretty entertaining.

Is Liar's Poker good?