A Directorial Debut Garnering Oscar Buzz

A Directorial Debut Garnering Oscar Buzz

Author: Broadsheet September 3, 2023 Duration: 10:35

Since its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January, Celine Song's first feature film Past Lives has already made her the focus of Oscar-talk, and one of the most sought-after screenwriters and directors in the industry. Broadsheet's Audrey Payne joins Around Town to discuss her recent interview with Song. Plus, Brunswick’s Lunar by Hikari brews Japanese pour-overs in a moody dining room. 

Featured on today's episode: 

  • Past Lives
  • Lunar by Hikari 

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