Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Director Jason Reitman’s Love Letter to ‘Saturday Night’

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Oct 13, 2024
Jason Reitman, the acclaimed writer-director behind hits like Juno and Up in the Air, shares insights on his new film Saturday Night, inspired by the legacy of Saturday Night Live. He delves into the influence of 1970s cinema and personal anecdotes about his father, the late Ivan Reitman. The conversation covers the evolution of his filmmaking, touching on his formative years and the impact of various filmmakers on his craft. Reitman closes with reflections on fatherhood and the joy that directing brings him.
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