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Approx. transcript time · 01:04:56Read transcript
- Hank Azaria was argued as a true “that guy” at the time, before viewers knew his face.
- Barry Levinson was selected as the controversial winner for viewers who would know him only as the doctor from Rain Man.
What’s Aged the Best?
The class world, father–son relationship, rigged-reality prescience, character actors, and enduring craft all drew praise.
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- The 1950s upper-class circles and outsider seduction were praised.
- The father–son dynamic was praised for communicating weight and deference with little screen time.
- The film’s treatment of rigged reality shows was seen as newly resonant.
- Children wanting to grow up to be Joe DiMaggio was enjoyed as authentic period texture.
- Barry Levinson’s performance aged well.
- Martin Scorsese’s performance aged well.
- The surviving footage of Stempel intentionally missing the answer was praised as revealing source material.
- Paul Attanasio’s decision to make the fixed loss the dramatic climax was praised as screenwriting craft.
- Geritol’s once-ubiquitous brand presence was enjoyed as vanished commercial history.
- Mark Van Doren’s poker-table sucker maxim was praised and recognized as an unconscious precursor to Rounders.
- Goodwin’s line about not knowing which end of an ace is up was praised.
Who Won the Movie?
Demi Moore (two choices); Barry Levinson (one)
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- The first winner choice is Demi Moore.
- Barry Levinson is selected for tackling several difficult social themes in an entertaining film, despite disagreement with some conclusions.
- The final winner choice returns to Demi Moore.
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