Of current actor-director combos, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach are significant for their writing partnership – and for Gerwig’s impact on Baumbach’s choice of subjects. Since hooking up with the 32 year-old Gerwig, Gen-Xer Baumbach has started training his eye on 20-something millennials – first in 2012’s "Frances Ha" and with the new MISTRESS AMERICA. Adam and Josh review Baumbach and Gerwig's latest, and revisit their Top 5 Desert Island Directors.This episode is brought to you by MUBI and Squarespace (use code FILM).:00-2:35 - Billboard / MUBI2:35-28:20 - Review: "Mistress America"The Staves, "Teeth White"29:31-31:41 - Squarespace31:41-46:29 - Notes / PollsThe Staves, "Make It Holy"47:48-58:35 - Donations58:35-1:39:04 - Top 5: Desert Island Directors1:39:04-1:41:38 - CloseMUSIC- The StavesLINKS- Josh's "Mistress America" review- Michelle's Squarespace site- Ricardo's movie: "El Cumpleaños de Joaquín"

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