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Joe Trippi on Why ‘Moneyball’ is More Like the Howard Dean Campaign Than ‘The Ides of March’

Last week, Joe Trippi Tweeted that he felt the Brad Pitt baseball movie ‘Moneyball’ was a better representation of Howard Dean’s 2004 presidential campaign than this coming weekend’s new release ‘The Ides of March.’ It was an interesting observation for a couple of reasons: Trippi was Dean’s campaign manager during the former Vermont governor’s failed election run in 2004 and — more important — ‘The Ides of March’ was partially inspired by the Dean campaign. 

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Can You Enjoy ‘Moneyball’ Even If You Don’t Like Baseball?
Out in theaters now, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill play employees of a Major League Baseball team in ‘Moneyball’ — a movie about baseball that’s not really a movie about baseball (even though it is a movie about baseball). Is ‘Moneyball’ about baseball? As a service, here’s an answer to every question you could possibly have about ‘Moneyball.’ 

Can You Enjoy ‘Moneyball’ Even If You Don’t Like Baseball?

Out in theaters now, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill play employees of a Major League Baseball team in ‘Moneyball’ — a movie about baseball that’s not really a movie about baseball (even though it is a movie about baseball). Is ‘Moneyball’ about baseball? As a service, here’s an answer to every question you could possibly have about ‘Moneyball.’ 

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‘Moneyball’ Unscripted: Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill Round the Bases

Following the self-proclaimed “worst” Unscripted ever with ‘Drive’ cohorts Ryan Gosling and Nicolas Winding Refn, is this edition with Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill the best? Potentially. With the highly anticipated ‘Moneyball’ arriving in theaters Friday, stars Pitt and Hill sat down to interview each other during the Toronto International Film Festival, and the results are as charming as you’d expect. 

Check out part one of the interview.

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Ever want to ask Brad Pitt or Jonah Hill a question? Well, now’s your chance!
On September 13, Moviefone is hosting an Unscripted session for the upcoming ‘Moneyball,’ in which Pitt stars as Oakland A’s manager Billy Beane. Pitt, along with co-star Hill, will choose from questions that readers like you submit here. Be sure to include your name and location by 6PM, September 7. 
This a great opportunity to ask those burning questions you’ve always had. Don’t miss out!

Ever want to ask Brad Pitt or Jonah Hill a question? Well, now’s your chance!


On September 13, Moviefone is hosting an Unscripted session for the upcoming ‘Moneyball,’ in which Pitt stars as Oakland A’s manager Billy Beane.

Pitt, along with co-star Hill, will choose from questions that readers like you submit here. Be sure to include your name and location by 6PM, September 7. 

This a great opportunity to ask those burning questions you’ve always had.
Don’t miss out!