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“I really like my first movie a lot, "Kicking and Screaming." I think it's a - I'm very pleased and proud of that movie, but it wasn't the - it wasn't "Citizen Kane" right out of the box, you know? It wasn't "Sex, Lies and Videotape."”

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Noah Baumbach is an American screenwriter and filmmaker known for his profound insights into modern urban life. Born on September 3, 1969, Baumbach graduated from Columbia University. His works often focus on interpersonal relationships and emotional entanglements, characterized by his delicate emotional expression and unique narrative structure. more

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