IndieWire Screen Talk Podcast
Each week on Screen Talk, Indiewire's chief film critic Eric Kohn talks with Thompson on Hollywood's Anne Thompson about the indie film world and beyond -- from film festivals to new releases and the future of the business.
Carrie Coon on Her New Movie 'The Liberation'; Virginia Film Festival Winners; Gotham Awards Explained
The fabulous Carrie Coon joins the podcast this week to dish on her new movie "The Liberation," the upcoming season of "The Gilded Age," and her family's media habits. (17:22) First, Anne and Ryan break down the winners from the Virginia Film Festival, explain why the Gotham Awards aren't as predictive as you might think, and check in on the Oscar chances for several new independent releases, from "I Play Rocky" to "A Woman Unknown" and "Mouse." More on the Virginia Audience award winner - https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/i-play-rocky-wins-virginia-film-festival-audience-award-1235223919/ Can "You Can See Everything" become the highest grossing doc of all time? - https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/you-can-see-everything-catch-fahrenheit-9-11-box-office-1235223865/ and why it may falter at the Oscars - https://www.indiewire.com/awards/consider-this/you-can-see-everything-isnt-an-oscars-contender-analysis-a24-1235224315/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daniel Pemberton on His Incredible Year in Film Scores; 'You Can See Everything' Oscar Chances; 'I Play Rocky' & 'Klara and the Sun' Reviewed
Daniel Pemberton joins the podcast this week to break down his incredible year as composer for many hit films, from "Project Hail Mary" to "The Drama" and documentaries "Ink" and "Musk" (not to mention a season of "Slow Horses" over on TV). 25:50 First, hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio weigh in on the surprising Awards surge for "You Can See Everything." They also review new releases "I Play Rocky" and "Klara and the Sun," and look at the fallout of the recent layoffs at Netflix. More on Daniel Pemberton's score for "Project Hail Mary" - https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/project-hail-mary-score-daniel-pemberton-interview-1235185745/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Musk' Director Alex Gibney Discusses His 4 Hour Doc; Netflix's Longest Ever Theatrical Window; 'Narnia' Trailer Reactions
For Alex Gibney, the director of expose documentaries like "Going Clear" and "The Inventor," taking on the larger than life figure of Elon Musk was a perfect challenge. Gibney shares his thoughts on the complicated legacy of the tech giant, from the optimism of his early days to his bizarre views on procreation, and reveals why he interviewed an AI version of Musk for the film (19:40). But first Anne and Ryan discuss the start of Netflix's longest theatrical window ever for "La Bola Negra" and speculate if it can challenge "The Odyssey" in the craft categories. Finally, Anne has caught up with "The Social Reckoning" and "Heart of the Beast." Can you guess which one she loved? Why has Netflix agreed to finally report box office data? - https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/netflix-reporting-box-office-data-la-bola-negra-narnia-cliff-booth-1235221844/ Read our full review of "La Bola Negra" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/the-black-ball-review-los-javis-1235195462/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live from NYFF with Tony Gilroy!
In this special live episode recorded at the New York Film Festival, Tony Gilroy joins the podcast to discuss his new film "Behemoth!" Gilroy explains why Pedro Pascal was the perfect casting both on and off screen, how they built a score with nine credited composers, and how his time on "Andor" has improved his filmmaking (15:15). But first, Anne and Ryan react to new releases "Verity" and "The Social Reckoning", as well as recent NYFF premieres like "Artificial" and "A Statement." Can Pedro Pascal and "Behemoth!" break into the Oscars race? - https://www.indiewire.com/awards/predictions/behemoth-oscar-chances-pedro-pascal-1235220080/ and why "The Social Reckoning" likely won't - https://www.indiewire.com/awards/predictions/the-social-reckoning-oscar-chances-1235220507/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Digger' & 'Verity' Reviewed; 'You Can See Everything' NYFF Reactions; plus Karina Longworth on 'The Bisexuals'
Renowned scholar of Hollywood and podcaster Karina Longworth joins us this week to discuss the upcoming season of "You Must Remember This," The Bisexuals. (28:16) But first, Ryan has a report from the "You Can See Everything" premiere at NYFF. He and Anne discuss the doc, fast becoming the hottest ticket in town, and what else is connecting with audiences at the festival. They touch on the different ways "Digger" & "Verity" fail their audiences and how their predicted bombing affects their studios. Finally they react to the recent round of musical executive chairs in the Warner-Mount deal, David Fincher and Sean Levy leaving their Netflix contracts, and more shakeups at CNN and CBS news. IndieWire critics disagree on "Digger," read the argument against - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/digger-movie-review-tom-cruise-1235219051/ and a defense of the film - https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/what-digger-critics-get-wrong-about-tom-cruise-movie-1235219265/ Read our full review of the incredible "Possible Love" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/possible-love-movie-review-1235215136/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top 5 Kubrick Films with Ben Mankiewicz; 'Heart of the Beast' Review; Warner-Mount Going Forward; NYFF Preview
Ben Mankiewicz, host of Turner Classic Movies, joins this week to discuss the new season of his podcast "The Plot Thickens" and have fun debating the top five Stanley Kubrick movies with Anne and Ryan. But first, a review of the new Brad Pitt film "Heart of the Beast," a look at the NYFF slate ahead of opening weekend, and parsing the news about the Warner-Mount merger going through. Read more about the numbers behind the Warner-Mount deal - https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/paramount-warner-bros-merger-deal-analysis-debt-film-releases-1235218093/ Read our full review of "Heart of the Beast" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/heart-of-the-beast-review-brad-pitt-dog-1235218003/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside The Emmys (and the Afterparties) with Marcus Jones; Who is Ahead & Behind after Fall Festivals
Anne and Ryan are joined today by IndieWire awards editor Marcus Jones to debate which films are ahead and behind in the awards race. Where will Netflix put its attention, which movie is taking home the coveted and predictive Toronto people's choice award, and who is falling out of the race. Then Marcus gives us a review of the Emmys from inside the Peacock Theater, and takes us inside the afterparties. Who was snubbed and who surprised at the Emmys? - https://www.indiewire.com/awards/results/emmy-awards-snubs-surprises-harrison-ford-allison-janney-1235217076/ Read the full list of Emmy winners here - https://www.indiewire.com/awards/results/emmy-winners-list-2026-1235216883/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Telluride & Venice Winners and Losers: 'Primetime,' 'Wild Horse Nine,' 'Bunker,' 'Possible Love,' & More
IndieWire's Screen Talk co-hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio walk you through the best and worst of the fall festivals so far as Telluride and Venice wrap up. Which movies earned their ovations, and which have a shot at continuing into the awards season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fall Film Festivals Begin! What are we seeing at Venice, Telluride, NYFF & more
The busy fall festival season is upon us, and Anne and Ryan are traveling around the world to give us a peek at the best films on offer. They discuss why this year is being called a "quiet Venice," what to expect out of Toronto, Telluride, New York Film Festival, and more before breaking down the news of AMC's new indie label "Leawood Films." Read more about the "Leawood Films" AMC announcement - https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/amc-theaters-launches-indie-distribution-label-1235213767/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'The Dog Stars' and 'Coyote vs ACME' Reviewed; Indie Box Office Success; International Oscar Submissions
IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio review Ridley Scott's new post-apocalyptic survival drama "The Dog Stars," as well as the film almost scrapped for a tax break, "Coyote vs ACME." They also break down the first round of international oscar submissions, parse the impact Mark Ruffalo's political statements might have, and sadly pay tribute to screen icons Dolly Patron and Tim Curry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Went Wrong with ‘End of Oak Street’ and ‘Amziah King’ Box Office; Antitrust Lawsuit Plot Thickens
Screen Talk co-hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio dish on the latest box office, news on the Warnermount front, the greatness of Anne Hathaway, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summer Box Office Report, Is Netflix Changing Tune on Theatrical?, & TIFF Lineup with President Cameron Bailey
We are honored to be joined by returning guest Cameron Bailey, the president of the Toronto International Film Festival. He runs through the highlights of the festival's lineup and gives us the scoop on what not to miss. But first Anne is joined by IndieWire Senior Business Reporter Brian Welk to explore why franchises are falling to originals at the summer box office. They also share their thoughts on the new Anthony Bourdain biopic "Tony" and check in on the ongoing saga of Netflix's theatrical window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet the 26-Year-Old Saving L.A. Cinemas; Why George Clooney Should Not Buy Warner Bros; Zendaya and Tom Holland's Next Moves
Special guest Ben Steinberg joins this week to explain how his startup "Save Your Cinema" grew from an online petition to the movement that reopened the Arclight (24:12). But first, Anne and Ryan discuss the news about town, from the wild suggestion that George Clooney should buy Warner Bros, to the drama behind Nikki Finke's posthumous Hollywood tell-all. They also break down the recently announced lineups of the Toronto and New York Film Festivals. Read more about the re-opening of the Arclight - https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/cinerama-dome-reopen-sony-pictures-alamo-drafthouse-1235206585/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emily Wilson vs. Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' 'Spider-Man' and 'Tony' Reviewed
Hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio unpack why Emily Wilson is so pubically upset at Nolan's "The Odyssey," while reacting to the film's continued Box Office domination and predicting if Spiderman can challenge the epic. They review the newest from the friendly neighborhood web-slinger as well as the Anthony Bourdain biopic "Tony." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Fall Fest Lineups Are Here, Plus Guest Critic David Thomson on His Provocative New Book
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 Sudden Flicker of Light." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'The Odyssey' Review, Plus What Christopher Nolan Got Right and Wrong About Homer's Epic
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 a chance of stopping the deal that has all of Hollywood up in arms? Read David Ehrlich's review of "The Odyssey" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/the-odyssey-movie-review-christopher-nolan-1235205373/?v3=true Check out Christopher Nolan's - 44 favorite films - https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/christopher-nolan-favorite-movies/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'The Odyssey' IMAX Reactions & Emmy Noms: Most and Least Deserved with Awards Editor Marcus Jones
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 Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass." (2:32) Read the full list of Emmy Nominations - https://www.indiewire.com/awards/results/2026-emmy-nominations-full-list-1235204056/?v3=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Toy Story 5' Up, 'Supergirl' Down; NBC Universal & Comcast Split
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
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. Finally they review a slew of new releases, from the Pixar box office smash "Toy Story 5" to the Olivia Wilde directed sex dramedy "The Invite" and the floundering "Supergirl." Check out the trailer for "The Debut" - https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/the-debut-movie-trailer-julianne-moore-jesse-eisenberg-1235201503/ Read how Olivia Wilde fought for theatrical for her third feature: https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/the-invite-olivia-wilde-rejected-netflix-1235201797/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Disclosure Day, Toy Story 5, & The Death of Robin Hood Reviews; Provincetown Film Festival
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 "Disclosure Day" - https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/disclosure-day-box-office-win-original-sci-fi-1235200286/?v3=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
