Noah Baumbach (born September 3, 1969) is an American writer, director and independent filmmaker. Read full biography of Noah Baumbach →
I think I was going through a lot of change at 27, but I didn't know it was happening until it was over.
I watch movies all the time, so it's hard to pick certain specific directors that have inspired me in the aggregate.
I'm always looking for overlooked post-Dylan singer-songwriter records from the '70s.
There's always some generational-guys-hanging-out movie that is made every few years, I think, and some of them are great.
I think if we taped a lot of families that claim to be relatively normal, you'd be surprised when you hear some of the things said.
I wouldn't say 'Frances Ha' is autobiographical, but it's definitely very personal.
I'm curious how people build up the codes that they live their life by, and how they come to think that that's the best way for them to... →
I'm interested in music as an extension of character.
I'm sure I've said some pretty bad pick-up lines.
I've always liked working with friends or, you know, people I have outside relationships with.
I've had times in my life when I really haven't been able to figure myself out.
It's going to start really interfering with your quality of life, your health, if you don't adjust to life as it's happening to you.
It's kind of major, learning to drive. I feel like it kicked up other stuff in my life.