This week, The Lunch is joined by director and writer Gillian Robespierre of the film Obvious Child, which stars Jenny Slate as a NYC stand-up with a stalled career, deep insecurities .. and an unwanted pregnancy. Ms. Robespierre and I dined at the Beverly Hilton before discussing improvisation, Sundance, quick shoots, having political urgency thrust upon you, the necessity of a good edit and much, much more. Obvious Child is currently in theaters (and you can find my Sundance review for The Playlist here) ; you can find Ms. Robespierre on Twitter @GillianHardG ...

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