Matt Dillon · RewatchVault

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The winner is disputed among Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz, and the Farrelly brothers

In the discussion (5)

Approx. transcript time · 01:40:50Read transcript

Matt Dillon is selected for being the viewing’s funniest surprise
Ben Stiller is selected for the long comedy-star run the film launched
Cameron Diaz is selected because the title, poster, and cultural impact center her
The contemporary 1998 winner is framed as Diaz while Dillon is the retrospective winner
The Farrelly brothers are credited with the film’s construction and immediate promise

Cameron Diaz, the Farrelly brothers, several comic performers, and the phrase “franks and beans” receive yes votes

In the discussion (7)

Approx. transcript time · 01:23:26Read transcript

Ben Stiller is judged not yet at his apex
Cameron Diaz is judged at her apex
Matt Dillon’s apex is placed in his early-1980s teen-star period
The Farrelly brothers are debated between this film and Peter Farrelly’s later Best Picture win
Chris Elliott is judged near or at his apex
“Franks and beans” is judged an apex comic phrase and penis-injury gag
Jonathan Richman’s appearances are judged an apex