Ep 756: Paul Weitz • April Wright

The filmmaker Paul Weitz (“American Pie”) discusses his latest film “Moving On” which stars Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin and which opens in theaters Friday, March 17th. Also, the documentary filmmaker April Wright who brings some drive-in owners to discuss her new film, “Back to the Drive-In”.

The filmmaker Paul Weitz (“American Pie”) discusses his latest film “Moving On” which stars Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin and which opens in theaters Friday, March 17th. Also, the documentary filmmaker April Wright who brings some drive-in owners to discuss her new film, “Back to the Drive-In”.

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The director Paul Weitz (“American Pie”, “About a Boy”) makes his first appearance on Filmwax with his new dramedy, “Moving On” which stars Lily Tomlin. The film also co-stars Malcolm McDowell and Richard Roundtree. Two estranged women (Fonda & Tomlin) reunite to seek revenge against the husband of their recently deceased best friend. Along the way, they learn to make peace with the past and each other. The film, distributed by Roadside Attractions, opens Friday, March 17th.

“Back to the Drive-In” director April Wright makes her first appearance on the podcast. The film, which played to rave reviews at many, of course, drive-in theaters during its theatrical run, features interviews with drive-in theater owners from around the corner. We’re joined by She’s joined by owners of the Field of Dreams Drive-In in Liberty Center, Ohio: Rod and Donna Saunders & owners of the Greenville Drive-In: Leigh Van Swall and Dwight Grimm. The film is available on demand.