The A24 Podcast
The Rest Is History with Kelly Reichardt & Kenneth Lonergan
Jan 26, 2021
Kelly Reichardt and Kenneth Lonergan discuss following Todd Haynes to Portland, cattle politics, the nature of the American Experiment, the challenges of making period films, lessons from Lyndon Johnson, the randomness of art, and the actor/movie star dichotomy.
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- Kelly Reichardt followed Todd Haynes to Portland and built relationships with local filmmakers, which influenced her decision to make several of her films set in Oregon.
- Kenneth Lonergan is fascinated by history, particularly the American West and the power structures of early America, which often serve as themes in his work.
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In this episode of the A24 podcast, director Kelly Reichardt and writer Kenneth Lonergan have a conversation. They discuss their past collaborations, their first meeting, and their upcoming film titled 'Showing Up'. They also touch on the topic of taxes and discuss their respective locations in Portland, Oregon and Long Island.
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