Noah Baumbach

Filmmaker Noah Baumbach discusses his new film, Jay Kelly, drawing on three decades of personal experience in cinema. He shares how a 'quiet crisis' after White Noise reignited his passion for filmmaking. Baumbach reflects on his childhood surrounded by film, including the emotional connection movies provided. He delves into his writing process, revealing how therapy influenced The Squid and the Whale, and his collaboration with Greta Gerwig. Finally, he pays tribute to his mentor, Peter Bogdanovich, and explores themes of legacy and identity in his work.

Greta Gerwig, the visionary behind Barbie and Little Women, and Noah Baumbach, acclaimed for The Squid and the Whale and Marriage Story, share their delightful Sunday lunch tradition. They delve into how food intertwines with filmmaking, discussing a nostalgic steak recipe that symbolizes connection. The duo reflects on family cooking memories and the role of meals in their upbringing. Through humor and heartfelt anecdotes, they reveal how shared experiences around the table inspire creativity and foster meaningful relationships.

Filmmaker Noah Baumbach, celebrated for character-driven stories like Marriage Story, discusses his latest film, Jay Kelly, starring George Clooney. He reveals how a tough shoot on White Noise led him to question his passion for filmmaking. Collaborating with Greta Gerwig on Barbie rekindled his love for the craft. Baumbach delves into themes of aging and self-identity, highlighting how the opening lines of his films encapsulate their essence. He also humorously critiques Hollywood's quirks, using cheesecake as a metaphor for deeper identity issues.

Explore reflections on childhood experiences and the impact of films, collaboration with actors, financial management tips, emotional highs and lows of the Oscars, challenges of dialects and character creation, struggles and uniqueness of dyslexia in memorizing scripts, Canadian comedy talent, visual aesthetics in film creation, themes of love and betrayal, music evolution, and home-based music creation.

Noah Baumbach and Todd Field discuss the making of the film White Noise, touching on topics such as working with actors, benefits of collaboration, and offering physical direction. They reveal insights into the themes and stylistic choices throughout the film, including daily rituals, death, and mortality. The challenges and technical aspects of visually stunning scenes, such as shooting at a Boy Scout camp and a kitchen scene, are also explored. The podcast offers an intriguing glimpse into the behind-the-scenes of White Noise.