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IndieWire: Screen Talk

IndieWire: Screen Talk

Indiewire: Screen Talk 637 episodes Latest Jun 5, 2026

Each week on Screen Talk, IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio debate the indie film world and beyond -- from film festivals to new releases and the future of the business.

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Live with Ronan Farrow from the Tribeca Festival Jun 12, 2026 3245 Anne and Ryan are joined by investigative journalist Ronan Farrow, live on stage at the Tribeca Festival in New York. Farrow discusses the making of both docu-series he has in the festival, "The Palladino Files” and "Not A Very Good Murderer," both of which he produced and appeared in. He also shares some sobering and well researched takes on the state of journalism, AI, and the arts. Watch th
Special Guests Jason Blum & James Wan; Disclosure Day Reactions; Tribeca Festival Preview Jun 5, 2026 3099 IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio are joined today by producing partners Jason Blum and James Wan, who break down the recent box office success of indie horror films and give advice on how to carry this momentum forward. Before that, Anne and Ryan share their thoughts on Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," preview the Tribeca Festival, and parse Scorsese's bizarre support of AI. Read more
"Obsession" & "Backrooms" Reviews; Cannes Winners & Their Oscar Chances May 29, 2026 1856 Anne and Ryan return from Cannes to check in on two horror flicks making waves at the box office, the record breaking "Obsession" from Focus and the A24's new "Backrooms," and discuss why these films are engaging audiences. Then they take a last look at Cannes, reflecting on the prize winners and predicting their awards chances this fall. Read more about "Obsession"'s box office dominance: http
What We Saw at the Cannes Film Festival May 23, 2026 1617 Anne and Ryan sat down in front of a live audience at the American Pavilion in Cannes to discuss the films they've seen at the festival, which have been selling, and which have potential to be commercial hits or players in this awards season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live from Cannes! May 15, 2026 1167 Hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio are live from their condo in Cannes, talking about what movies are catching buzz, and the hot topics at the festival this year from AI to political films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio on Mel Brooks, Summer Movie Preview, and Debating the Controversial 'Blue Film' May 8, 2026 2715 Anne and Ryan are joined this week by the co-directors of the new documentary "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man." Apatow and Bonfiglio share their personal histories with Brooks and his films, and reveal the challenges of explaining comedic genius on film. But first our hosts share their most anticipated summer movies, and wade into the controversy surrounding the new fetish focused "Blue Film."
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” Hits Too Close to Home; “Michael” is Merely Moments; “Mother Mary” Nails the Music; Lena Dunham’s Memoir May 1, 2026 1682 This week: a flurry of reviews. Hosts Ann Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio review “Michael,” a musical biopic that shies away from controversy (8:10) and “Mother Mary,” a movie about a made up musician that nails the musical performances and not much else. (13:00) They also react to “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and explain why it feels a bit too real for those of us in the entertainment press. (17:43) Fin
CinemaCon and the Year Ahead in Movies; The Current State of Theatrical Horror; & Special Guest John Early Apr 24, 2026 3157 Ryan is joined this week by a trio of fabulous guests. First we have IndieWire's senior business reporter Brian Welk to break down the news out of CinemaCon. Then IndieWire's resident horror movie maven Alison Foreman dishes on "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" and the current state of theatrical horror. Finally, John Early sits down with us to discuss his upcoming film "Maddie's Secret" which he produced
Live with Jeremy O. Harris from Lincoln Center Apr 17, 2026 1952 Renowned playwright, screenwriter, and actor Jeremy O. Harris joins Anne and Ryan live at Lincoln Center in New York City. Harris discusses his newest film "Erupcja" which he produced and stars in alongside Charli XCX. He also breaks down how the instant success of "Slave Play" impacted his artistic development, and teases what he's working on next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon
Judging the Cannes Lineup, Plus Special Guest Christopher Abbott Apr 10, 2026 2859 Actor Christopher Abbott, seen last year in The Testament of Ann Lee and Wolf Man, sat down with IndieWire's Ryan Lattanzio to reflect on his career and preview his upcoming role in Death of a Salesman on Broadway. (18:47) Abbott shares his perspective as an actor on the indie film business, and what he learned from bigger studio projects like Kraven the Hunter. But first, IndieWire's chief film c
David Zazlav's Disturbing Success Story; Parsing "Project Hail Mary" Box Office; New Releases Reactions Mar 27, 2026 1598 IndieWire editors Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio dive into a busy week for films and film news. They break down what the box office success of "Project Hail Mary" means for star Ryan Gosling and the state of movie going, before taking a broad look at the disturbing success story of outgoing Warner Bros. CEO and current Hollywood pariah David Zazlav. Finally they look at several upcoming films in
Oscars Review from Inside the Dolby; The Problem with Oscars Press; What's Up Next for the Winners? Mar 20, 2026 2090 We made it to the grand finale of the awards season! Listen to Anne and Ryan share their thoughts on the big races, how the show went over live inside the Dolby Theater, and what projects the winners have coming up next. Then they peek ahead at the Cannes film festival and discuss its effect on the Oscars, and also look to the upcoming "Dune: Part 3" and its place in Chalamet's career following h

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