Single White Female
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Who won the movie?
DeclaredJennifer Jason Leigh
They conclude that Jennifer Jason Leigh wins the movie, though Bridget Fonda is praised as the era's defining presence.
What's aged the best
DeclaredJennifer Jason Leigh's Hedy performance and body confidence
They mostly agree that Hedy's performance, presence, and nudity have aged best, even while debating the pet-killing trope and the movie's erotic-thriller DNA.
Apex Mountain
DeclaredBridget Fonda
They explicitly declare Bridget Fonda's 1992 moment the peak for her career and screen image.
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The Floyd Gondola butter on my ass, lollipops in my mouth award
Apparent consensusthe apartment-as-character / inexplicably incredible New York apartment
The hosts settle on the apartment's unreal size and personality as the thing they just enjoy most.
What's aged the worst
Apparent consensusthe movie's clunky line writing and overexplained ending logic
They criticize the ending exposition and a few implausible mechanics, especially the overdone dialogue around Hedy's past and the final confrontation.
The Gordo Award
Apparent consensusthe taped-mouth shot of Allie with Hedy moving behind her
They single out the taped-mouth image as the movie's most striking visual beat, with the silhouetted staging also getting praise.
Chess Rockwell and Brock Landers award for best character name
DeclaredHedy
The room agrees that Hedy is the standout character name, with Hedra Carlson noted as the fuller name behind it.
Best needle drop
DeclaredEnigma
They explicitly call Enigma the best needle drop and praise the way the choral/dance texture fits the scene.
Best that guy award
Apparent consensusPeter Friedman as Graham
They land on Peter Friedman, though Stephen Tobolowsky and a couple of small roles get shout-outs too.
Deanna Waiters Award
Apparent consensusStephen Weber as Mitch
They end up on Stephen Weber's Mitch, the movie's smug supporting villain/boss figure.
Recasting couch
DeclaredHalle Berry as Allie
They toy with a re-imagining centered on Halle Berry, mainly because her look and energy would radically change the movie.
New York City movie apartments
Apparent consensusGhost
They compare famous movie apartments and settle on Ghost as the benchmark, while noting this film's apartment as a strong contender.
Ted Levine award for a performance so good and distinct, it may have ruined the actor's career
DeclaredJennifer Jason Leigh as Hedy
They joke that Leigh's performance is so definitive that it permanently colors how they see her in other roles.
Evil movie roommates
DeclaredSingle White Female
They place the film at the top of the evil-roommate subgenre, with Hedy as the model version of the trope.
Coach Finstock, Mr. Miyagi, best, worst life lesson
Apparent consensuspet-proof your apartment / check roommates carefully
They frame the movie's lesson as basic roommate vigilance and not ignoring obvious warning signs.
Best double feature choice
DeclaredFatal Attraction
The strongest recommendation lands on Fatal Attraction, with The Net also suggested as a good 90s-tech pairing.
Hottest take award
DeclaredHedy is the better roommate than Allie
They argue that Allie is such a terrible roommate that Hedy looks preferable by comparison, even while acknowledging Hedy is unstable.