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Who Won the Movie?

Taylor Sheridan

In the discussion (6)
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  • Sheridan replaces an initial written Del Toro choice because the film launched his powerful career. — Bill Simmons
  • A second answer explicitly agrees on Sheridan. — Bill Simmons
  • Criticism of Sheridan’s later work is qualified as frustration at wasted writing talent, while his desire for control is understood. — Bill Simmons
  • Another initial Del Toro choice acknowledges the Sheridan case; Sheridan is then reaffirmed, without a clearly countable additional voter. — Bill Simmons
  • Villeneuve’s contribution is defended through the editing and refinement of the screenplay. — Craig Horlbeck
  • The others distinguish artistic achievement from career impact, citing Villeneuve’s other breakthroughs and larger hits.
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