What’s Aged the Best?
“Mr. Man,” supporting-character texture, period publishing details, and the softened hobbling choice
In the discussion (8)
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- The “Mr. Man” line remains a long-running household joke — Bill Simmons
- Annie Wilkes and Hannibal Lecter arriving in consecutive years is praised — Bill Simmons
- Buster and Virginia’s marriage and Goldman-created sarcasm have aged well — Bill Simmons
- Paul Sheldon’s period-authentic book-jacket photograph has aged well — Bill Simmons
- Dom Pérignon and its associated line have aged well — Bill Simmons
- The broken N key evokes enduring writer frustration — Bill Simmons
- Paul Sheldon having Knicks floor seats is praised as a Goldman homage — Bill Simmons
- Changing the book’s amputation to the film’s hobbling is judged a smart adaptation choice — Bill Simmons