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The Safdie Brothers and Paul Thomas Anderson
45:53 - 52:24 (06:30)
Director Paul Thomas Anderson talks with the Safdie brothers about their approach to film-making and the challenges of creating something unique and not necessarily appealing to a broad audience.
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The speaker suggests that cultural events used to be collective experiences that could inspire change, and that it's time to try new approaches to this in order to bridge societal divides.
45:53 - 47:02 (01:08)
Summary
The speaker suggests that cultural events used to be collective experiences that could inspire change, and that it's time to try new approaches to this in order to bridge societal divides.
ChapterThe Safdie Brothers and Paul Thomas Anderson
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PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The director of the controversial film, "Joker," discusses how his background in standup and improv, as well as directing short films, has culminated in his most recent work.
47:02 - 50:16 (03:13)
Summary
The director of the controversial film, "Joker," discusses how his background in standup and improv, as well as directing short films, has culminated in his most recent work. He also shares his intrigue with the reactions the movie has received thus far.
ChapterThe Safdie Brothers and Paul Thomas Anderson
EpisodeA Conversation With Adam McKay
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Writer and director, Paul Schrader, discusses his approach to making films that appeal to a broader audience without resorting to right-wing politics, cancel culture or divisive themes.
50:16 - 51:28 (01:12)
Summary
Writer and director, Paul Schrader, discusses his approach to making films that appeal to a broader audience without resorting to right-wing politics, cancel culture or divisive themes. Schrader sees a way to make a positive impact on society by exploring the populist ideals of the 19th century that were concerned with economic justice and fairness.
ChapterThe Safdie Brothers and Paul Thomas Anderson
EpisodeA Conversation With Adam McKay
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The director of the film "Don't Look Up" wanted to create a big, silly comedy with a poignant ending that could be seen as a cautionary tale for a variety of issues, such as climate change and the financial crisis.
51:28 - 52:24 (00:55)
Summary
The director of the film "Don't Look Up" wanted to create a big, silly comedy with a poignant ending that could be seen as a cautionary tale for a variety of issues, such as climate change and the financial crisis.