Ep 63. 1/23/20 (Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Demetri Martin)
- January 23, 2020
On January 23, 2020, the 63rd episode of the fifth season of The Late Late Show with James Corden featured three special guests: Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, and Demetri Martin.
Greta Gerwig is an accomplished actress, writer, and director, known for her work in films like Lady Bird and Little Women. Noah Baumbach is also a writer and director, best known for his films The Squid and the Whale and Marriage Story. Demetri Martin is a well-known comedian, actor, and writer, who has performed on television shows like Conan and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
The episode began with James Corden's usual monologue, in which he covered a variety of current events and joked about recent news stories. He then introduced the first guest, Greta Gerwig.
Gerwig discussed her film Little Women, for which she both wrote and directed. She talked about the challenges of adapting such a beloved and familiar story for the screen, and also about the importance of representing female stories and perspectives in film. Gerwig also shared some anecdotes about working with the film's talented cast, which includes Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, and Emma Watson.
Next, James Corden welcomed Noah Baumbach to the stage. Baumbach talked about his film Marriage Story, which has received critical acclaim for its honest portrayal of divorce and its effects on a family. Baumbach discussed his approach to writing and directing the film, and how he aimed to show the complexities and contradictions of marriage and divorce. He also talked about working with his film's two main actors, Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson.
Finally, comedian Demetri Martin sat down with James Corden for a lively conversation. Martin discussed his own approach to comedy and how he develops his material. He also talked about his early years as a performer and the challenges he faced in getting his career started. Martin shared some of his trademark humor and even performed a few short sketches and jokes to close out the segment.
Throughout the episode, James Corden kept the energy high with his trademark humor and wit. He engaged with each of his guests in a lively and engaging way, asking thoughtful questions and providing his own insights into their work and projects.
Overall, the 63rd episode of season 5 of The Late Late Show with James Corden was a fun and engaging look at the creative work of three talented individuals in the world of film and comedy. Fans of Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, and Demetri Martin are sure to enjoy this episode, as are anyone who appreciates thoughtful conversation and clever humor.
