This one goes out to anyone missing spending time with their friends.
They recommended great stories in film, on TV, and more about “big friendships.”
What makes a “big friendship” story?
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Exploring all the different areas of those with close bonds.
With more of these friendships in pop culture, Aminatou is excited about the current state of friendship storytelling.
“It’s a victory at all to see friendships celebrated on-screen.
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FromThe Proud Familyto Zadie Smith’sSwing Town, here are their recommendations!
A great example?The Read.
The Proud Family
Aminatou is watching classic animated comedyThe Proud Familyand absolutely loving it!
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Two friends meet, fall in love, lose each other, and get back together.
Zadie Smith’sSwing Timeis a prime example, one that has been on Aminatou’s mind.
I will listen to the two of them talk about anything at all.”
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Ann highlights the movie as one who with “really beautiful big friendship themes at its core.”
I loved it so much, and I want everyone to watch it."
“[They] have both a friendship and a business relationship that we’ve always admired.
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Their podcast, A Thing or two, has always been really fun to listen to for that reason.
The Friend by Sigrid Nunez
Ann suggests Sigrid Nunez’sThe Friend, a fitting choice.
“I also quite enjoyed it because the characters are older.
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There is so much generosity of spirit, encouragement, and not shying away from having hard conversations.
All four women get to be fully three-dimensional people, which rarely happens on TV.
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