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Apex Mountain
Sprawling, disjointed gangster films; Lymari Nadal; bad portrayals of 1960s and 1970s athletes; drug-kingpin biopics: yes
In the discussion (10)
Approx. transcript time · 01:40:44Read transcript
- Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, and Ridley Scott are rejected as apex choices — Chris Ryan
- Sprawling, disjointed gangster films are assigned an apex — Chris Ryan
- John Ortiz is discussed as near an apex performance — Bill Simmons
- John Hawkes is judged not yet at his apex — Bill Simmons
- Harlem films are rejected, with Mo’ Better Blues preferred — Van Lathan
- Miami Vice is selected for the Golden Triangle on screen — Bill Simmons
- Josh Brolin is rejected because No Country for Old Men released the same year
- Lymari Nadal is assigned her apex as Frank’s wife
- Bad portrayals of 1960s and 1970s athletes are assigned an apex
- Real drug-kingpin biopics are assigned an apex, with Blow and Paid in Full as comparators — Van Lathan
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:35:58Read transcript
- John Ortiz, Idris Elba, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ritchie Coster, KaDee Strickland, the prosecutor, Nate, and Ric Young are nominated
- Cuba Gooding Jr. wins for creating a vivid Nicky Barnes in two scenes — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (6)
Approx. transcript time · 01:34:48Read transcript
- John Ortiz is graduated from That Guy eligibility — Bill Simmons
- Roger Guenveur Smith as Nate is nominated and heavily praised
- Roger Bart as the prosecutor is nominated — Chris Ryan
- Jon Polito as Rossi is nominated
- KaDee Strickland is nominated
- Trupo’s police crew, including John Hawkes and Yul Vazquez, is nominated collectively
What’s Aged the Best?
Production design, capitalism themes, Denzel’s new career era, historical texture, and the film’s aphorisms
In the discussion (14)
Approx. transcript time · 01:07:00Read transcript
- Arthur Max’s layered production design and set dressing have aged well — Chris Ryan
- The script’s connection between corner-store economics and buying direct from manufacturers has aged well — Chris Ryan
- The film’s treatment of capitalism as more central than crime has aged well — Chris Ryan
- The drug-packing montage has aged well
- The film is identified as the start of Denzel Washington’s self-directed elder-star era — Van Lathan
- A character named Bumpy is treated as an immediate sign of a compelling gangster story — Bill Simmons
- The Vietnam addiction and smuggling context is praised as material worthy of more screen time — Chris Ryan
- Shooting 360 scenes across 180 locations is praised — Bill Simmons
- Ted Levine’s presence has aged well — Bill Simmons
- Trupo’s reaction after his car explodes has aged well
- Frank pouring sugar in his coffee as a bodyguard signal has aged well — Bill Simmons
- John Ortiz’s run from Miami Vice through Public Enemies is praised — Bill Simmons
- Five Frank Lucas aphorisms are highlighted as durable lines — Bill Simmons
- The post-meeting golf aside by Trupo’s crew is praised
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:30:44Read transcript
- Dash Mihok as Officer Keogh and Paul Herman as Randy are That Guy choices; John Ortiz is judged too famous. — Chris Ryan
Most Rewatchable Scene
Tiffany explains the sports superstition
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Approx. transcript time · 00:35:44Read transcript
- The dinner introducing Ronnie, Veronica and Tiffany is a scene candidate: commercial-property anxiety, Metallica for the baby, mortuary humor and painfully candid flirting establish its tone. — Chris Ryan
- Pat throwing A Farewell to Arms out the window is another scene candidate, with his relationship to literature singled out. — Chris Ryan
- The wedding-video search and fight with Pat’s father is proposed but another participant does not find it rewatchable; the first diner date ranks highly. — Chris Ryan
- Tiffany repeatedly appearing on Pat’s running route provides physical screwball comedy; his frightening proximity to a former colleague shows the darker side of the same staging.
- The dance-studio encounter, explanation of Tommy’s death and training montage with Dylan and Cash’s Girl from the North Country are scene candidates.
- The Giants tailgate with Dr. Patel and Jake is loved despite its dark turn; Cooper’s bird gesture is a highlight.
- John Ortiz’s convincing Eagles fandom as Ronnie is praised despite being a New Yorker; Pat’s attempt to avoid fighting leads into his father’s meltdown.
- Tiffany rebutting Pat Senior’s superstition with winning Eagles and Phillies scores is a beloved scene, even if its appeal to Philadelphia fans could count as pandering.
- The superstition speech is an explicit scene preference: Lawrence takes control of a noisy ensemble scene, capped by opening a beer. — Andy Greenwald
- The dance contest and final romantic letter are other scene candidates; their modest required score and disastrous finishing lift add comedy, while Tiffany’s knowledge of the competition is debated.
- Tiffany explaining superstition is the final most-rewatchable-scene choice. — Zach Baron
The Joey Pants “That Guy” Award
John Ortiz; William Mapother; Sadak’s actor; Coster sweep proposed
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 00:54:01Read transcript
- John Ortiz is nominated. — Bill Simmons
- William Mapother is nominated; his relationship to Tom Cruise is corrected from brother to cousin. — Bill Simmons
- The actor playing Sadak is another nomination. — Chris Ryan
- Kassar’s performer is proposed as a potential sweep of That Guy, Overacting, and Dion Waiters. — Chris Ryan
The Ruffalo / Hanna / Rubinek / Partridge Overacting Award
No clear winner
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:01:55Read transcript
- The bearded boss is the only tentative initial overacting candidate, with uncertainty about whether the performance is simply his manner. — Bill Simmons
- John Ortiz is praised but said to overdo Yarrow at times. — Bill Simmons
- The overall view is too much underacting and under-enunciation, leading to a joking alternative award. — Bill Simmons
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