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.

Jon Mooallem met with the director Noah Baumbach to discuss his latest film, an adaptation of Don DeLillo’s 1985 novel “White Noise.”The pair explore the recent chain of personal and public events in Baumbach’s life, including the toll of the coronavirus pandemic and the death of his father, and how this “routine trauma” has affected his work, and why it prompted him to create a discombobulated, “elevated reality” for his film in the vein of David Lynch, the Coen brothers and Spike Lee.This story was written and narrated by Jon Mooallem. To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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.

In this discussion, guest Noah Baumbach, an acclaimed director known for his distinctive independent films, shares insights about his work, particularly 'Frances Ha.' The hosts reflect on personal challenges in pursuing dreams, especially in dance, while recommending standout films from 2013. They also explore minimalist filmmaking and its emotional depth, and the evolving landscape of entertainment, from movies to TV, emphasizing themes of reality and technology in cinema. Baumbach's unique narratives resonate deeply with young adult experiences, making them relatable.