
‘Jerry Maguire’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan
The Rewatchables
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Specificity Breeds Universality
The specificity of characters and details in a movie can lead to a sense of universality and relatability for the audience. By delving into detailed and specific aspects of characters and their relationships, viewers can find elements of themselves in the story, similar to how a character like Lloyd Dobbler from the movie 'Say Anything' resonates with people despite his uniqueness. This ability to connect on a personal level despite the specific nature of the narrative is described as the character Crow's gift, making the movie compelling and relatable.
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