Amid Oscar Whispers, The Big Short Attempts To Thread Moviemaking Needle

There is a social experiment taking place right in front of our eyes yet all but a few insiders are aware. The Big Short movie isn’t just about the transgressions of a powerful minority on Wall Street, but it is also a test of Hollywood power as well as the genius of the movie’s director, producer and cast. The movie is risky in not only offending the most powerful political lobby that has close to monopolistic control over the financial services industry. As well, from a movie making standpoint it is a bold test to see if a dry and complex financial topic that is critical to everyone’s economic future can be understood by a mainstream audience. Will an innovative...