Mom always said not to play ball in the house!
Let's hear it for some of my favorite onscreen siblings + unicorns are cool
Hello hello! My friends and I were saying the other day how we're already over the cold temps and rainy/overcast weather that have ushered in April here in the Northeast. Give us sunshine and 70 degrees!
Did you know April 9 is known as National Unicorn Day? I certainly didn't. But since I saw Death of a Unicorn a couple weeks ago, I'm just going to say I was an early observer. (I'll discuss the flick in an upcoming post.)
On a more relevant note, April 10 was National Sibling Day for those of you who celebrate.
I'm an only child. No brothers. No sisters. No step- or half-siblings whatsoever. And you know what? I'm good with that. My mom and I have a great relationship; the same was true with my dad before he died in 2023. Add in my awesome friends and I'm set. Truth is, I've always enjoyed my own company. I joke that my three favorite people are me, myself, and I. To quote Homer Simpson, "It's funny 'cause it's true."
(Fun fact: April 12 is National Only Child Day. Maybe I'll treat myself to a movie to mark the occasion.)
Just because I don't have any brothers or sisters doesn't mean I don't appreciate the unique dynamic that exists between siblings.
In honor of National Sibling Day, I have put together a list of some of my favorite onscreen siblings. A special shoutout to my friend Larray, who suggested this fun idea. Though she's going to be disappointed that the MCU isn't represented this round.
Dylan Massett and Norman Bates / Bates Motel
The half-brothers easily have the messiest relationship of everyone here. In spite of the inevitable darkness that enshrouds them, Dylan and Norman love each other fiercely; this makes the tragic end that awaits them even more heartbreaking.
Lawrence, Leslie, Margo, and Gerald Durrell / The Durrells
Rambunctious, idiosyncratic, passionate. Four years in Corfu did wonders for the siblings as individuals and for the interpersonal dynamic, too. They still fought like cats and dogs —threatening to drive their mother mad — but they learned to fight for each other, too. (Writer’s note: I’m focusing on the characters, not the real-life siblings on which they are based.)
Emma and Lyn Hernandez / Vida
Estranged when their mother dies, these sisters are forced to deal with each other in the immediate aftermath. Three steps forward and two steps back seems to be the only dance they know until they eventually they begin letting their guards down.
Zoey and Andre Johnson Jr. / Black-ish, Grown-ish
Zoey and Junior were like night and day growing up. Then, Andre embraced his first name and landed at his sister's alma mater California University of Liberal Arts. As adults, their relationship has deepened yet they're still happy to tease and annoy each other.
Tracy and Dinah Lord / The Philadelphia Story
Despite all her polish and refinement, socialite Tracy is more like her kid sis than she'd like to admit. Dinah speaks her mind and knows more than the adults around her realize. All this and they still have each other's backs. Heaven help anyone who underestimates the Lord sisters.
Nani and Lilo Pelekai / Lilo & Stitch
Big sis Nani and little Lilo are struggling in the wake of their parents' deaths — to the point where they are not sure they'll survive each other. Ohana means family. And for the Pelekai sisters, ultimately, family is everything. Even when that includes a hyperactive, furry blue alien with six legs who's hellbent on destruction.
Dipper and Mabel Pines / Gravity Falls
Twelve-year-old Dipper is more reserved in some ways compared to his extroverted twin sister Mabel; that doesn't mean the pair aren't equally capable of getting caught up in the weirdness that is Gravity Falls. If anything, that odd little town only made them closer. Best. Summer. Ever.
Esther and Tootie Smith / Meet Me in St. Louis
While 17-year-old Esther is more interested in romance than playing pranks like her rambunctious 5-year-old sister Tootie, the pair still manage to have a close bond. It helps that not only is Tootie a pure soul, she's also freaking adorable.
Tori and Charlie Spring / Heartstopper
Perhaps the most devoted siblings on this list, Tori and Charlie follow their own drumbeat. This gave them outsider status for years — even within their own family. Though Tori and Charlie have found people who get them and accept them, they will always make time to check in with each other.
Everett, Ben, Susannah, Thad, and Amy Stone / The Family Stone
Sibling rivalry runs rampant among the Stones. There's also the hive mentality that threatens to become toxic when they get hyperfocused on any one thing — like driving off a potential sister-in-law. Not to mention the constant teasing, all of which stems from genuine love and devotion.
That's all for now. But before I go, I’ve gone one last pair of siblings to celebrate. Two kickass sisters from a little town called Sunnydale.
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Post-Challengers I'm very interested in becoming a Josh O'Connor completest. Should I watch The Durrells?
You've made me have to think hard! One that's relevant for us this week would be the Fleabag sisters (we're watching a screening of the National Theatre Production later in the week). And one from childhood - Luke and Leia in Star Wars (finding out they were related was pretty epic).