Kelly Reichardt, Director known for unique and beautiful filmmaking with a subtle sentimentality, discusses the minimalism and expressive nature of her movies, her reluctance to talk about certain topics, and her role as a professor. They also explore the value of immersing oneself in unfamiliar experiences, the balance between academia and filmmaking in Los Angeles, and the presence of sentiment in film. Kelly reflects on her time working in a mail room and the challenges of post-college life.

Sean and Amanda discuss ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ and Kelly Reichardt’s ‘Showing Up’ (1:00) before checking in on several 2023 releases they missed on the show this year. Then, Sean is joined by Michelle Williams and Reichardt to discuss their fourth collaboration, ‘Showing Up’ (1:07:00).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuests: Michelle Williams and Kelly ReichardtProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.