Ep 146: Late-in-Life Love and Mother/Daughter Dynamics in “A Family Affair” (Netflix, 2024)

Today we're talking about the Netflix top 10 film, "A Family Affair." A rom-com-dram starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, and Joey King, this movie gives viewers some zany and some heartstring-tugging moments. With meditations on late-in-life love, the evolving mother-daughter relationship as we age, and the legacy of a deceased parent, this film is elevated by its heavy-hitting cast. We also draw parallels to Prime Video's earlier-in-the-year release, "The Idea of You," which also stars an Academy Award winner (Anne Hathaway) and investigates similar themes. We share analysis, cultural commentary, and whether you should stream it. Let's get into it!Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more!⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod⁠⁠