Boys On the Side
Boys On the Side takes a different approach to interracial relationships and lesbian love by telling the story using the personal interactions between the women to describe their expectations from each other and the ability for each character to prove that expectations or first impressions cannot describe them. Robyn surprised Whoopie Goldberg's character by handling the violent situation with Nick and Holly with ease, Robyn is surprised at the kind and thoughtful nature of her and Whoopi's friendship after her first impression led Robyn to believe that Whoopi did not like her. All the women change their expectations of each other and form a close bond that alludes to a romantic desire between Whoopi and Robyn, skirting the issues of race and homosexuality to the background and concentrating on the personalities, flaws, and compatibility of the women through their bond of friendship and love.