The Dion Waiters Award for Best Heat Check Performance
In the discussion (11)
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- Hoffman, Reid, Stormare, Knox Harrington’s actor and Gilmore open a particularly deep candidate field. — Chris Ryan
- The limo driver’s brief, forceful entrance earns a nomination and a comparison with Spinal Tap.
- Flea and the musician transcribed as Amy Man are mentioned; Flea is criticized as too cartoonish, while Huddleston is praised as funny. — Sean Fennessey
- Hoffman is selected for playing an unusually different comic register in each scene.
- Brandt’s thigh-slapping response to Bunny and repeated wonderful-woman description are praised.
- Brandt’s anxious protection of the plaques differs from his palpable tension in the limousine.
- Stormare’s reputation from this film and Fargo is acknowledged, but Hoffman is preferred. — Chris Ryan
- Turturro and Knox Harrington’s actor fit one participant’s heat-check definition without being that participant’s favorite performances.
- Jesus feels more continuously present than his few scenes because of the bowling introduction’s lasting imagery.
- Gazzara quickly communicates Treehorn’s slick, sinister Malibu wealth; the sheriff’s Chinatown-like speech also receives praise.
- Hoffman is the final declared selection, with numerous honorable mentions.