David Bianculli

Let's pick up on the scene in which Melissa and Josh, played by Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key, first encounter the townspeople of Schmigadoon.

The people start singing about their town, which makes Melissa smile and Josh cringe.

See if you can guess which musical inspired this particular number.

Cinco Paul speaking to Terry Gross in 2021.

Coming up, we'll continue their conversation, and film critic Justin Chang reviews the new film Blue Heron.

I'm David Bianculli, and this is Fresh Air.

Cinco Paul speaking with Terry Gross in 2021.

More after a break.

This is Fresh Air.

Cinco Paul speaking with Terry Gross in 2021.

You can stream both seasons of Schmigadoon on Apple TV.

Paul wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the current production of Schmigadoon, now on Broadway.

After a break, Justin Chang reviews the new film Blue Heron.

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Our film critic, Justin Chang, recommends Blue Heron, the first feature from the writer-director Sophie Romvari.

It's a semi-autobiographical drama that touches on Romvari's childhood in British Columbia and her family's experience of tragedy.

The film has won numerous prizes at international film festivals and is now playing in select U.S.

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Here is Justin's review.

Film critic Justin Chang reviewed the new film Blue Heron by Sophie Romvari.