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IndieWire: Screen Talk

IndieWire: Screen Talk

Indiewire: Screen Talk 637 Episodes Jul 24, 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.

Episodes

The Fall Fest Lineups Are Here, Plus Guest Critic David Thomson on His Provocative New Book
The Fall Fest Lineups Are Here, Plus Guest Critic David Thomson on His Provocative New Book Jul 24, 2026 3135 Anne and Ryan check in with a slew of fall festival announcements, from the Venice lineup to key films at NYFF, Toronto, & Telluride. They review "La Bola Negra" and Netflix's Oscar slate, discuss some positive news out of LA, and check in with the unexpected pause in the Warner/Paramount merger. Finally legendary film critic David Thompson joins the podcast to discuss his provocative new book, "A
'The Odyssey' Review, Plus What Christopher Nolan Got Right and Wrong About Homer's Epic
'The Odyssey' Review, Plus What Christopher Nolan Got Right and Wrong About Homer's Epic Jul 17, 2026 1893 The review embargo is up, so Anne and Ryan dig into their full "The Odyssey" reviews, from the astonishing epic filmmaking to the performances of varying quality. IndieWire craft editor Sarah Shachat also joins to explain what Nolan changed from the original epic poem. Finally they unpack the news that several States are mounting lawsuits against the Paramount-Warner merger. Do these efforts stand
'The Odyssey' IMAX Reactions & Emmy Noms: Most and Least Deserved with Awards Editor Marcus Jones
'The Odyssey' IMAX Reactions & Emmy Noms: Most and Least Deserved with Awards Editor Marcus Jones Jul 10, 2026 2985 IndieWire awards editor Marcus Jones joins Anne and Ryan to break down the 2026 Emmy Nominations. Is "The Pitt" going to be as dominant in Season 2? Can anyone beat "Hacks" in its final season? And why is "Industry" always shut out? (16:50) They also share their awed reactions to seeing Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" in IMAX 70mm, as well as reviews for upcoming indies "Late Fame" and "Gail Da
'Toy Story 5' Up, 'Supergirl' Down; NBC Universal & Comcast Split
'Toy Story 5' Up, 'Supergirl' Down; NBC Universal & Comcast Split Jul 3, 2026 1719 This week, Anne and Ryan react to the industry shaking news of NBC Spitting off of Comcast. They also check in on the box office, and look ahead to awards season. Will the box office darling 'Obsession' make the awards race? Who has a chance for a double Oscar this year? And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unpacking the "Artificial" Drama, "The Debut" Trailer Reaction, "Toy Story 5" & "The Invite" Reviews
Unpacking the "Artificial" Drama, "The Debut" Trailer Reaction, "Toy Story 5" & "The Invite" Reviews Jun 26, 2026 1660 It's been a week of much news and many releases. IndieWire editors Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio unpack the drama around Luca Guadagnino's upcoming Sam Altman biopic "Artificial." They also share their thoughts on the buzzy new trailer for Jesse Eisenberg's second directorial effort: "The Debut" starring Juliane Moore and Paul Giamatti, as well as the news of Google's partnership with A24. Fina
Disclosure Day, Toy Story 5, & The Death of Robin Hood Reviews; Provincetown Film Festival
Disclosure Day, Toy Story 5, & The Death of Robin Hood Reviews; Provincetown Film Festival Jun 19, 2026 1257 IndieWire editors Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio react to the critical and commercial reception to Steven Spielberg's latest alien blockbuster, then share their thoughts on "Disclosure Day" as well as upcoming releases "Toy Story 5" and "The Death of Robin Hood." But first, Ryan debriefs his first time attending the famed Provincetown Film Festival. Read more box office analysis on "Disclosu
Live with Ronan Farrow from the Tribeca Festival
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
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
"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
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!
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'
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."

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