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Approx. transcript time · 01:19:50Read transcript
  • A cited production memoir reports that filming the sex scenes was lengthy, technical, and uncomfortable for the crew.
  • The memoir reports that Rob Lowe injured his knee during an athletic take and continued until the director called cut.
  • The panel initially misreads the setup as a different kind of mishap, then recognizes the knee injury as the anecdote’s punch line.
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The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award

Bring back relationship-centered rom-coms; do not root for Danny and Debbie.

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Approx. transcript time · 01:21:34Read transcript
  • Modern romantic comedies are criticized for relying on high concepts instead of simply showing a relationship.
  • Demi Moore’s willingness to commit physically to the role is proposed as a model later romantic comedies did not follow.
  • One take rejects rooting for Danny and Debbie or wanting them together at the end.
  • The objection is that Danny is attractive but otherwise has few visible qualities or interests that explain Debbie’s attachment.
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Casting What-Ifs

Bill Murray and Nick Nolte; alternate director and Debbie contenders.

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Apex Mountain

Rob Lowe near this period; several subject-specific debates.

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Approx. transcript time · 01:30:26Read transcript
  • Rob Lowe is supported near this period, while peak West Wing is raised as the alternative.
  • Demi Moore is rejected for this film.
  • Jim Belushi is placed around the later run of According to Jim.
  • Before Midnight is selected as the peak breakup scene.
  • Elizabeth Perkins is placed at Big or shortly afterward.
  • When Harry Met Sally is favored for New Year’s Eve romantic-comedy scenes.
  • Mothers is placed high among movie bars.
  • Chicago softball and Chicago around 1986 are supported, while Chicago movies as a whole are rejected.
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Mila Kunis Forgetting Sarah Marshall Award: Is This the Hottest This Person Has Ever Been in a Movie?

Rob Lowe: later West Wing or Parks and Recreation era; Demi Moore: Indecent Proposal leads a divided field.

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Approx. transcript time · 01:32:51Read transcript
  • For Rob Lowe, this movie is rejected because of the 1980s hair; older appearances in The West Wing or Parks and Recreation are preferred.
  • For Demi Moore, G.I. Jane, The Substance, and Indecent Proposal are proposed.
  • Indecent Proposal receives the strongest support.
  • Disclosure is added as another Demi Moore candidate.
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Picking Nits

Pat friendship; apartment painting; light continuity; diner financing; character ages.

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Approx. transcript time · 01:34:27Read transcript
  • Debbie continuing to socialize with Pat after Pat pursues Danny is challenged.
  • Danny’s hostile reaction to Debbie painting the apartment is challenged.
  • The breakup scene’s light continuity is challenged.
  • Danny’s ability to finance and open the diner is challenged.
  • Danny’s claim to have spent his life in restaurant-supply sales is challenged because he is about 24.
  • A sentimental cloth left on the kitchen table is criticized as an implausible place for an item that must stay clean.
  • Danny’s wardrobe and narrow Chicago-sports interests are questioned.
  • The omitted basketball game is identified as a missing chance to establish Danny and Bernie’s playing roles.
  • Debbie’s boss pursuing her so openly is challenged as inconsistent with her response.
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