On this episode, we check out the Japanese film, Drive My Car, which has been getting a lot of Oscar buzz after winning awards at Cannes and the Golden Globes. Based on a Murakami short story, Drive My Car is a contemplative film about a widower who travels to Hiroshima to mount a multi-lingual production of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, while dealing with the grief of losing his wife 2 years prior through bonding with his assigned driver.
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Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex Lin
Coming to the Roundabout Theatre Company this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew, following three high-powered businesswomen who meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder.
