The Essential Kelly Reichardt
Episode 152
Before the entire world shut down, there was an extremely good Kelly Reichardt movie (“First Cow”) halfway into theaters. Now it’s shelved, but our career-spanning look at the American independent stalwart continues. Known for their lived-in detail, complex female leads and incisive social commentary, Reichardt titles like “Wendy and Lucy” (2008), “Meek’s Cutoff” (2010) and “Night Moves” (2013) examine the age-old cracks in the Pacific Northwest’s rebellious mythology. Of course, the guys also discuss what they’ve been watching under quarantine and Chance shares a telling bit from his recent interview with Reichardt.
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