What’s Aged the Best?
Title use; structure; Chicago; friendships; montages; meeting people in person.
In the discussion (9)
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- Repeated use of the movie title is praised because it works each time. — Bill Simmons
- The rom-com structure, Chicago setting, and best-friend relationships are praised. — Bill Simmons
- Megan Mullally’s brief performance is proposed. — Bill Simmons
- Bernie’s worried reaction when Danny unravels is praised. — Bill Simmons
- The first self-cooked Thanksgiving and the relationship montages are praised. — Chris Ryan
- Meeting romantic partners in person before dating apps is proposed as nostalgic and enduring.
- Small costume and prop details make Bernie feel lived-in. — Mallory Rubin
- Several of Bernie’s lines are proposed for their lasting comedy. — Bill Simmons
- The breakup improvisation story is introduced with “not positive this is true,” and the reaction is described as possibly genuine. — Bill Simmons