The Big Picture
The Big Picture
The Ringer
‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Friendship,’ and the Top Five Movie Friends
1 hour 27 minutes Posted May 28, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Sean and Amanda start the show with a quick recap of all the awards handed out at the Cannes Film Festival and wonder what this year's ‘Anora’ could be
Then, they react to the biggest Memorial Day weekend box office in history and consider what it means for the industry going forward
Next, they discuss Disney’s newest live-action remake, ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ and explain why not only this specific movie but also this “genre” at large does not work for them
Finally, they cover A24’s strange but hilarious comedy ‘Friendship,’ starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd
and finish the episode with their top five favorite friendships in movie history
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Show notes
Sean and Amanda start the show with a quick recap of all the awards handed out at the Cannes Film Festival and wonder what this year's ‘Anora’ could be (1:13). Then, they react to the biggest Memorial Day weekend box office in history and consider what it means for the industry going forward (7:34). Next, they discuss Disney’s newest live-action remake, ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ and explain why not only this specific movie but also this “genre” at large does not work for them (17:34). Finally, they cover A24’s strange but hilarious comedy ‘Friendship,’ starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd (43:20), and finish the episode with their top five favorite friendships in movie history (1:02:13).
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
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