The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Allison Willmore’s Maverick death-dream interpretation
In the discussion (7)
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- The hosts credit Allison Willmore at Vulture for the theory — Bill Simmons
- Maverick dies in the opening flight and the rest resolves his unfinished relationships — Bill Simmons
- The idealized diner, vague enemy and timeless clothing are offered as supporting readings — Bill Simmons
- Surviving the opening crash is treated as doubtful based on informal research — Bill Simmons
- The hosts say the film can work either with or without this interpretation — Bill Simmons
- Rooster’s selection is criticized as nepotism while a dangerous mission is at stake — Bill Simmons
- Penny’s implausibly perfect existence is another related take — Bill Simmons