The Butch’s Girlfriend Award for the Weakest Link in the Film
Disputed: Sarah’s painful realism; Rob ending with Laura
In the discussion (4)
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- Lily Taylor’s character is nominated because her depression and breakup feel too real and sad for the surrounding comedy.
- The defense argues that Sarah’s pain exposes the wreckage Rob ignores while interrogating his exes. — Chris Ryan
- Rob ending with Laura is challenged in favor of the Chicago Reader critic or no partner.
- The defense argues that choosing the exciting new critic would repeat Rob’s pattern, while returning to Laura expresses incremental growth.