The Dion Waiters Award for Best Heat Check Performance
Carrie Fisher wins unanimously for making Marie a specific, fully legible person rather than a generic rom-com sidekick.
In the discussion (2)
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- Fisher’s Rolodex selfishness, repeated “You’re right, I know you’re right,” and emotional economy make five scenes feel career-defining.
- The panel compares her favorably with later rom-com best friends and argues that Ephron’s friends are people rather than one-note assistants.