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.
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IndieWire editors Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio share their picks for the best of Sundance, from disturbing horror to complex dramas. Then they break down the developing story around the Safdie Brothers' breakup, and how the news impacts the race as they recap the BAFTA nominations. Finally special guest Roger Durling joins the podcast to give us the scoop on the upcoming Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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January 23, 2026 • 38 mins
The Oscar nominations are in, and the race for the win begins. IndieWire Editor Anne Thompson and Awards Editor Marcus Jones put the nominees in context and predict their winner in each category.
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January 16, 2026 • 26 mins
On this week’s episode of Screen Talk, IndieWire’s Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio break down Nia DaCosta’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, diving into its brutal thrills, Alex Garland’s script, and why it stands out in the franchise. They also unpack Golden Globes fallout, the shifting Oscar race, campaign fatigue, and the latest awards-season surprises. Plus, a forward look at Sundance as the festival kicks off its final Park C...
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IndieWire editors Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio share the 15 films they are most excited for in the new year. They also catch up on the Critics Choice and Screen Actors awards before welcoming two guests from new indie distributor Row K, President Megan Colligan and head of distribution Steve Garrett.
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January 2, 2026 • 65 mins
IndieWire editors Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio share their picks for the cinematic winners and sinners of 2025. They also break down the Christmas box office including 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'Marty Supreme.' Then they are joined by box office and audience testing guru Kevin Geotz to get some answers on the state of moviegoing.
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December 19, 2025 • 32 mins
Hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio parse which films got the biggest boost from the Oscar Shortlists, and discuss what the show's move to YouTube could mean for Hollywood's biggest night. They also react to the new trailers for 'Disclosure Day' and 'Digger', and of course reflect on the incredible career of the late Rob Reiner.
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December 12, 2025 • 46 mins
IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio reveal their 10 favorite films of 2025, and both lists are incredibly on brand. They also debate which films are weakening in the awards season, and parse the heated race for Best International Feature.
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December 5, 2025 • 37 mins
Screen Talk co-hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio parse a busy awards season week and look closely at doc contenders like "The Perfect Neighbor" and "The Tale of Silyan."
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November 28, 2025 • 37 mins
The marvelous Kate Winslet joined hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio to discuss the making of her directorial debut. She opened up about her personal connection to the story of the film, and shared honestly about the challenges and thrills of finally taking the Director's chair.
'Goodbye June' hits theaters December 12th and streams on Netflix December 24th.
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November 21, 2025 • 32 mins
'Screen Talk' co-hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio review Jon M. Chu's 'Wicked: For Good' and size up 'Marty Supreme's' chances at the Oscars after rapturous screenings in Los Angeles and New York.
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November 15, 2025 • 31 mins
IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio review 'The Running Man' and look at the also-rans in the indie box office race. Plus a preview of the star studded Governors Awards.
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November 7, 2025 • 28 mins
Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio dig into the messy, metaphorical 'Die My Love,' from its magnetic star performance to its reception as it opens wide this weekend. They discuss if the challenging performance puts Jennifer Lawrence in the Best Actress top 5, then they rank the movies Netflix is putting forth for awards.
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October 31, 2025 • 31 mins
On this week's 'Screen Talk' episode, IndieWire's Editor-at-Large Anne Thompson and Executive Editor Ryan Lattanzio parse the Awards implications of the Gotham nominations and AFI Fest. They also share their thoughts on Mona Fasvold's The Testament of Anne Lee and Nia DaCosta's Hedda.
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Middleburg’s Awards Clout, AFI Fest picks, Inside del Toro’s 'Frankenstein' with producer Miles Dale
October 24, 2025 • 39 mins
Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio break down how regional festivals like Middleburg are shaping this year’s awards race and flag smart AFI Fest bets. Then Anne sits with Oscar winner Miles Dale to unpack the craft behind Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: building an Arctic ship and tower sets, leaning on miniatures over CG, a nine-week pivot from Andrew Garfield to Jacob Elordi, and editing the epic to just under 2:30 while keeping...
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October 16, 2025 • 47 mins
Anne and Ryan break down two of the fall’s buzziest films, Marty Supreme and Is This Thing On, and only one is desined for the Oscar race.The duo also recap highlights from the New York Film Festival and welcome producer Jamie Patricof, who joins to discuss his new film Roofman and reuniting with Blue Valentine director Derek Cianfrance.
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October 10, 2025 • 38 mins
Live from the New York Film Festival, Anne and Ryan are joined by Daniel Battsek, newly appointed president of FIlm at Lincoln Center, for a chat about his first season in the role and his approach to the selection process.
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October 3, 2025 • 26 mins
This week Anne and Ryan break down the new film from Daniel Day Lewis's son Ronan, and debate if this surprise return to acting will earn him yet another oscar nomination. They also react to SAG AFTRA's comments on the AI actor scandal and share their personal qualms about Tilly Norwood. Plus a check in on the 'One Battle After Another' opening weekend box office.
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September 26, 2025 • 26 mins
IndieWire's 'Screen Talk' podcast hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio look ahead at the box office odds for Paul Thomas Anderson's superb 'One Battle After Another,' preview what to see at the New York Film Festival, and weigh in on the ongoing Jimmy Kimmel brouhaha.
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September 19, 2025 • 31 mins
This week on Screen Talk, IndieWire’s Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio break down a whirlwind of Hollywood news. From ABC’s indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after his controversial comments, to heartfelt reflections on the passing of Robert Redford and his enduring cinematic legacy, the conversation runs deep. The duo also dives into festival standouts and early Oscar contenders, with a spotlight on Netflix’s...
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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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