The Butch’s Girlfriend Award for the Weakest Link in the Film
Jody’s characterization; Norman cheating on Claire.
In the discussion (5)
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- The friend is criticized for lacking a witchier or more dangerous quality, with Laura Sangiacomo and Linda Fiorentino proposed as alternatives.
- Her yearlong knowledge of the affair without telling her friend is called disloyal and unacceptable, especially after she is asked for help.
- She says she bought the car to pick up men, and the hosts wish the movie had suggested something between her and Norman.
- The premise that anyone would cheat on Michelle Pfeiffer is proposed as the weak link.
- The star couple’s marital trouble is reframed as potentially reassuring because even exceptionally attractive people struggle.