Exploring one of life's most valuable gifts
Every time I log into my Netflix account, a bunch of recommendations pop up for shows and movies that the company's algorithm tells me I would like. I usually don't pay much attention, because I am almost always already equipped with a running list of recommendations from my friends and family. Call me old school,... Continue Reading →
Summer reading season is here, and my shelves are piled high with books that I'm hoping to enjoy this season. If you are looking to expand your summer reading list, we've complied a list of novels related to our theme of friendship. We have specifically chosen titles that are not fresh-off-the-presses, so that you'll have... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I wonder when I'm talking with friends how honest to be when someone I care about asks for my opinion if I know it may not jive with theirs. Whether we're talking about a world event or how they look in their outfit, I find myself wondering whether they genuinely want to know what... Continue Reading →
If you were a teenager in the 1980s, chances are you were crushing on at least one of the members of the "Brat Pack," that intriguing group of actors that kept showing up in the hottest movies of that time: The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles and St. Elmo's Fire. Those movies are... Continue Reading →
Although the arrival of August may signal the end of some favorite summer pasttimes and back to school for some students, I’m not ready to let summer go just yet! With temperatures still in the 90s and daylight lasting until 8 pm, the season is by no means over. The following is a list of... Continue Reading →
Celebrating a fabulous birthday weekend in Chicago last week came with the added bonus of downtime on the plane to watch a few movies, including the new Stevie Van Zandt documentary that touches on one of the greatest friendships in rock history. A seriously talented musician in his own right, Van Zandt might be best... Continue Reading →
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were among the famous friends on our radar when Julia and I first started brainstorming ideas for the Language of Friendship back in 2021. We found their story interesting because these two high school buddies have remained friends personally and collaborators professionally over the decades, despite their fame. We also... Continue Reading →
The first half of December usually feels pretty busy in preparation of the holidays. As the year winds to a close, however, everything seems to slow down. What better time to enjoy a movie with friends? There are so many great films that are either centered around holiday time, or that take place with a... Continue Reading →
The idea of a movie about Barbie sounded totally ridiculous to me when I first heard about it. I couldn’t believe such a star-studded cast and talented director Greta Gerwig had been talked into participating in a Mattel-driven project about a doll that seemed so utterly out of touch with modern life and girlhood. Once... Continue Reading →
A 2023 Oscar nominee for Best International Film and Grand Jury Prize winner at Cannes, The Belgian film Close tackles the theme of young male friendship. The film begins with a beautiful depiction of a close summer friendship between two 13-year-old boys that takes a very dark turn after the school year begins and the... Continue Reading →
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