The Moment with Brian Koppelman

Judd Apatow: 2/16/16

Judd Apatow: 2/16/16

The Moment with Brian Koppelman - February 16, 2016 - 45:36

Judd Apatow is a writer, director, and producer of, more than likely, one of your favorite movies or shows. Today, Judd discusses the impact of Steve Martin on his career (2:00) and the existential conflict that fuels his work (13:00). Plus, Judd talks about his role as a mentor for Amy Schumer and Lena Dunham (22:00), how he manages a writer’s room (30:00), and why he may be looking to do something different on his next big project (36:00).Judd’s new series, Love, is available this Friday (2/19) on Netflix. And Girls returns on HBO this Sunday (2/21).Topics mentioned:Love on NetflixSick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy by Judd ApatowGirls on HBOStripesWaiting for Godot by Samuel BeckettCrimes and MisdemeanorsHannah and Her SistersThe Purple Rose of CairoFreaks and GeeksPhiladelphiaRoseanneTiny FurnitureMetropolitanEverybody Love RaymondThe Ben Stiller ShowCape FearFunny PeopleThis is 40Groundhog DayPeople mentioned:Judd ApatowAdam McKayGarry ShandlingAlbert BrooksSteve MartinMichael CheBob ShadTony RobbinsPaul LyndeMike NicholsMel BrooksHarold RamisSamuel BeckettPaul FeigBill CosbyAl FrankenKristen WiigLena DunhamAmy SchumerLeslie MannPhil RosenthalDavid CrossDino StamatopoulosSteve CarellEmail: themomentbk@gmail.comTwitter: @BrianKoppelmaniTunes: itunes.com/themoment

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