IndieWire: Screen Talk

IndieWire: Screen Talk

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

Paul Thomas Anderson Delivers with 'One Battle After Another,' Our Latest Oscar Frontrunner

September 12, 2025 • 32 mins
On the latest episode of IndieWire's "Screen Talk" podcast, Editor-at-Large Anne Thompson and Executive Editor Ryan Lattanzio dive into Paul Thomas Anderson's exuberant action thriller "One Battle After Another," which has screened for press and media. They praise the film as an Oscar frontrunner while also assessing the state of the race so far, up against "Hamnet" and "Sinners" for Best Picture. Anne and Ryan also recap what went...
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Venice vs. Telluride: The Best and Worst of the Fall Fests So Far

September 5, 2025 • 36 mins
On this episode of IndieWire: Screen Talk, Editor-at-Large Anne Thompson and Executive Editor Ryan Lattanzio break down the highs and lows of the fall festival circuit in “Venice vs. Telluride: The Best and Worst of the Fall Fests So Far.” From buzzy premieres to surprising misfires, they weigh in on standout films, awards contenders, and how each fest is shaping the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
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Digging Into This Year's Telluride Lineup, from 'Hamnet' to 'Bugonia' and More

August 29, 2025 • 25 mins
Special guest David Ehrlich joins the podcast to offer some early reviews ("Jay Kelly," "Bugonia," "Cover-Up") and takes on the Colorado festival selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Our Top Films of the '70s & Tarantino Podcast News

August 23, 2025 • 31 mins
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'Splitsville' Writers & Stars Michael Angelo Covino & Kyle Marvin, Topic Studio Heads Ryan Heller & Michael Bloom

August 15, 2025 • 52 mins
Today Anne has a double interview episode about two of our favorite teams working in indie films. First, co-writers and stars of the new comedy 'Splitsville' share how their close friendship helps them master heartfelt comedies. Then, the Executive VP and CEO of Topic studios reveal how they've been so successful backing filmmakers like Covino and Marvin, and what's next for the rising studio.. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
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We Loved 'Weapons'; What's Where in the Fall Festivals, & Speculating about New Bond

August 8, 2025 • 32 mins
Anne and Ryan are positive on a number of new releases this week, from the much anticipated horror film 'Weapons' to Season 2 of 'Wednesday' and the premiere of 'Alien: Earth.' Then they run down the fall film festival announcements before speculating on what a Denis Villeneuve directed, Stephen Knight might look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Controversial Week in Hollywood: Paramount, MUBI & Executives; Is 'The Naked Gun' a Return to Theatrical Comedy?

August 1, 2025 • 22 mins
Anne and Ryan discuss a week of heavy upheaval in Hollywood, from the finalization of the politically motivated Paramount sale, to a slew of changes in the executive world, and a controversial investor in MUBI that has filmmakers protesting. Plus reactions to 'The Naked Gun' and 'Together.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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'Fantastic Four' Review, Fall Festival Lineup Analysis, & Steven Colbert Reactions

July 25, 2025 • 26 mins
Anne and Ryan banter this week about the latest attempt to right the Marvel ship (0:57), predict the upcoming fall festivals and the early awards hopefuls joining their lineups (8:12), and react to the shocking news of Steven Colbert's cancelation (18:52). Plus, why wont studios put fun movies in theaters (23:24)? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Who Won the Emmy Nominations; 'Eddington' Reactions; Venice Film Festival Preview

July 16, 2025 • 41 mins
IndieWire's Ryan Lattanzio is joined by Awards Editor Marcus Jones to break down which Emmy nominations are worth caring about, predict which films will premiere at Venice this year, and explain their mixed reactions to Ari Aster's newest film 'Eddington' about American mania in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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'Superman' Is Here, What Did We Think?; Debating the 100 Best Movies of the Century; Lena Dunham's Return to TV

July 11, 2025 • 28 mins
Anne Thompson joined Ryan Lattanzio in person at the IndieWire New York studio to discuss new releases from 'Superman' to the Palme d'Or winner 'It Was Just an Accident.' Then they debate the New York Times best 100 movies of the century list, and reveal their own Top 10s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jurassic World: Rebirth Screenwriter David Koepp on Writing for Blockbuster Franchises; Plus F1 Reactions & Why Some Sequels Work and Some Fizzle,

June 27, 2025 • 50 mins
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Predicting the Films of the Fall Festivals, '28 Years Later' First Reaction, & Summer Box Office Opens Strong

June 20, 2025 • 25 mins
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Box Office Chances for Wes Anderson, 'Materialists', 'MI:8', Which Broadway Shows Make the Best Films & Behind the Scenes of IndieWire's TV Honors

June 13, 2025 • 30 mins
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First Reactions to 'Materialists', 'F1', and 'The Life of Chuck' & Should Exhibitors be Allowed in The Academy?

June 6, 2025 • 37 mins
IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Latanzio give their reactions to some of the most anticipated releases coming our way, from a thoughtful romantic drama to the big follow up from the team behind 'Top Gun: Maverick' and even the odd little TIFF audience winner that's getting a unique marketing push from NEON. Finally they give their takes on the buzz around exhibitors lobbying for a spot in the Academy voting body. Learn more abou...
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Which Films Were Bought out of Cannes, and What We Really Thought of Them

May 30, 2025 • 32 mins
Anne and Ryan are back from Cannes, and have some well rested takes on who bought which movie, and whether the films are worth the hype. They also give their reactions to the season finale of 'The Last of Us,' and Anne shares her experience watching 'Rogue One' for the first time after enjoying 'Andor.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Live From Cannes with NEON Founder Tom Quinn

May 23, 2025 • 38 mins
Anne and Ryan reveal their best and worst of the festival so far, then have an in depth chat with one of the heads of NEON, Tom Quinn, about his acquisition strategies and how NEON is moving into production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We're at Cannes! First Reactions to the Films, Parties, and Meetings

May 16, 2025 • 28 mins
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Final Cannes Lineup, Summer Movie Preview, and Film Industry Tariffs

May 9, 2025 • 21 mins
Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio explore the final Cannes additions, reveal their enthusiasm for the summer movie season, and debate whether they think the newest tariff announcement has any teeth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Thunderbolts* is Better Than Expected, Nathan Fielder vs. Paramount, & Eric Kohn Check In

May 2, 2025 • 22 mins
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'Sinners' Box Office Drama, 'The Last of Us' SPOILER Talk, and New Oscars Voting Rules (Episode 528)

April 25, 2025 • 27 mins
What is going on with the 'Sinners' box office reporting? IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio break down the bizare narrative that took shape over the weekend. Then they dive into their feels for some 'The Last of Us' spoiler talk, and react to the Academy's new rules to force Oscar voters to actually watch the movies. For interviews with today's top directors and showrunners, check out IndieWire's Toolkit Podcast: https:...
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