The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Modern movies need stronger sex-worker characters
In the discussion (4)
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- Billy's chalkboard pitch is proposed as an inspiration for Alec Baldwin's sales speech in Glengarry Glen Ross. — Bill Simmons
- Vivian Ward, Lana, Ophelia, and Alabama are selected for a Mount Rushmore of film sex-worker characters. — Bill Simmons
- The principal take is that modern movies have not produced comparable sex-worker characters in decades. — Chris Ryan
- The ensemble of women at Billy's pitch is praised for representing a wide range of personalities. — Chris Ryan