Podcast · 62 episodes
IndieWire: Screen Talk
by Indiewire: Screen Talk · English
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.
Latest episodes
Top 5 Kubrick Films with Ben Mankiewicz; 'Heart of the Beast' Review; Warner-Mount Going Forward; NYFF PreviewScreen Talk (IndieWire) episode covers: TIFF Awards fallout and New York Film Festival (NYFF) preview; Brad Pitt’s Tarantino/Fincher sequel trailer (The Further Misadventures of Cliff Booth); review…25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 13 min
Inside The Emmys (and the Afterparties) with Marcus Jones; Who is Ahead & Behind after Fall FestivalsScreen Talk episode “Inside The Emmys (and the Afterparties) with Marcus Jones; Who is Ahead & Behind after Fall Festivals” covers (1) fall festival momentum for awards contenders and (2) Marcus…18 Sep 2026 · 35 min
Telluride & Venice Winners and Losers: 'Primetime,' 'Wild Horse Nine,' 'Bunker,' 'Possible Love,' & MoreScreen Talk (Anne Thompson and Ryan Latanzio) recaps Venice and Telluride fall-festival buzz and previews upcoming New York Film Festival titles.11 Sep 2026 · 41 min
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Top 5 Kubrick Films with Ben Mankiewicz; 'Heart of the Beast' Review; Warner-Mount Going Forward; NYFF PreviewScreen Talk (IndieWire) episode covers: TIFF Awards fallout and New York Film Festival (NYFF) preview; Brad Pitt’s Tarantino/Fincher sequel trailer (The Further Misadventures of Cliff Booth); review…25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 30 chapters
Inside The Emmys (and the Afterparties) with Marcus Jones; Who is Ahead & Behind after Fall FestivalsScreen Talk episode “Inside The Emmys (and the Afterparties) with Marcus Jones; Who is Ahead & Behind after Fall Festivals” covers (1) fall festival momentum for awards contenders and (2) Marcus…18 Sep 2026 · 35 min · 15 chapters
Telluride & Venice Winners and Losers: 'Primetime,' 'Wild Horse Nine,' 'Bunker,' 'Possible Love,' & MoreScreen Talk (Anne Thompson and Ryan Latanzio) recaps Venice and Telluride fall-festival buzz and previews upcoming New York Film Festival titles.11 Sep 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Fall Film Festivals Begin! What are we seeing at Venice, Telluride, NYFF & moreThe start of fall film-festival season, previewing Venice, Telluride, NYFF, and other awards-circuit stops; includes discussion of major industry conversations (Warner/Discovery merger, AI) and…4 Sep 2026 · 24 min · 8 chapters
'The Dog Stars' and 'Coyote vs ACME' Reviewed; Indie Box Office Success; International Oscar SubmissionsScreen Talk episode covers new releases and industry news. Topic: Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars review; Looney Tunes film Coyote vs.28 Aug 2026 · 36 min · 17 chapters
What Went Wrong with ‘End of Oak Street’ and ‘Amziah King’ Box Office; Antitrust Lawsuit Plot ThickensScreen Talk discusses why two recent films underperformed at the box office (“The End of Oak Street” and “The Rivals of Amziah King”), reviews other releases (including “Insidious: The Further” and…21 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 11 chapters
Summer Box Office Report, Is Netflix Changing Tune on Theatrical?, & TIFF Lineup with President Cameron BaileyScreen Talk covers the summer box office, whether Netflix is shifting back toward theatrical releases, the Warner/Paramount legal “WarnerMount” dispute ahead of a March 2027 trial, and TIFF’s lineup…14 Aug 2026 · 55 min · 34 chapters
Meet the 26-Year-Old Saving L.A. Cinemas; Why George Clooney Should Not Buy Warner Bros; Zendaya and Tom Holland's Next MovesScreen Talk (IndieWire) covers: Toronto and New York Film Festival lineups; a debate over whether George Clooney should buy Warner Bros; the Barbie sequel’s stalled negotiations; Zendaya and Tom…7 Aug 2026 · 36 min · 17 chapters
Emily Wilson vs. Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' 'Spider-Man' and 'Tony' ReviewedScreen Talk (IndieWire) episode covers: (1) Emily Wilson’s viral negative review of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and the backlash/defense around her claims that Nolan’s film lacks Homeric depth…31 Jul 2026 · 33 min · 16 chapters
The Fall Fest Lineups Are Here, Plus Guest Critic David Thomson on His Provocative New BookScreen Talk covers fall film-festival lineup news (Toronto, New York, Venice), Netflix’s Oscar push, the Paramount–Warner merger legal fight, LA theater reopenings (Cinerama Dome/Arclight), and ends…24 Jul 2026 · 52 min · 20 chapters
'The Odyssey' Review, Plus What Christopher Nolan Got Right and Wrong About Homer's EpicScreen Talk episode covers: (1) Venice/Toronto/New York Film Festival opener announcements (Danny Boyle’s Inc.17 Jul 2026 · 32 min · 15 chapters
'The Odyssey' IMAX Reactions & Emmy Noms: Most and Least Deserved with Awards Editor Marcus JonesScreen Talk’s Emmy-focused episode plus film news and reactions. They discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm, the trailer for Dune Part 3, and reviews/odds for Late Fame, plus Emmy…10 Jul 2026 · 50 min · 16 chapters
'Toy Story 5' Up, 'Supergirl' Down; NBC Universal & Comcast SplitThe episode of IndieWire’s ScreenTalk debates box-office swings and awards prospects.3 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
Unpacking the "Artificial" Drama, "The Debut" Trailer Reaction, "Toy Story 5" & "The Invite" ReviewsScreen Talk (IndieWire) episode covers: Toy Story 5 box-office performance and themes about kids bonding with tech (Bonnie’s iPad-like lily pad; Buzz Lightyear set pieces; Jessie voiced by Joan…26 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
Disclosure Day, Toy Story 5, & The Death of Robin Hood Reviews; Provincetown Film FestivalScreen Talk Indy/Wires Weekly episode covering Provincetown Film Festival highlights, plus reviews/discussion of Spielberg’s Disclosure Day (alien-invasion thriller), Pixar’s Toy Story 5, and The…19 Jun 2026 · 21 min · 12 chapters
Live with Ronan Farrow from the Tribeca FestivalRonan Farrow discusses his new HBO documentary crime series premiering at Tribeca—Not a Very Good Murderer and The Palladino Files—plus how investigative journalism survives amid media consolidation,…12 Jun 2026 · 54 min · 16 chapters
Special Guests Jason Blum & James Wan; Disclosure Day Reactions; Tribeca Festival PreviewScreen Talk (NDWire) covers: Tribeca Festival world premieres to watch; reactions and Oscar odds for Steven Spielberg’s embargoed “Disclosure Day”; and a conversation with Blumhouse/Atomic Monster…5 Jun 2026 · 52 min · 20 chapters
"Obsession" & "Backrooms" Reviews; Cannes Winners & Their Oscar ChancesAnne Thompson and Ryan Latonzio recap Cannes Prize winners and assess which films could contend for Oscars (next year), then review current releases.29 May 2026 · 31 min · 12 chapters
What We Saw at the Cannes Film FestivalScreen Talk (IndieWire) hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Latonzio recap movies they’ve seen at Cannes and predict award and market breakouts.23 May 2026 · 27 min · 14 chapters
Live from Cannes!The episode is a live Cannes festival recap from IndieWire’s Screen Talk hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio.15 May 2026 · 19 min · 14 chapters
Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio on Mel Brooks, Summer Movie Preview, and Debating the Controversial 'Blue Film'Screen Talk’s Cannes-and-summer preview plus a review of the controversial indie “Blue Film,” followed by an interview with Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio about their Mel Brooks HBO docuseries.8 May 2026 · 45 min · 19 chapters
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” Hits Too Close to Home; “Michael” is Merely Moments; “Mother Mary” Nails the Music; Lena Dunham’s MemoirScreen Talk episode covers three film reviews plus Cannes/Forntnight updates, and a Broadway/book segment.1 May 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
CinemaCon and the Year Ahead in Movies; The Current State of Theatrical Horror; & Special Guest John EarlyScreen Talk episode covers three things: CinemaCon highlights for 2026 studio slates, the current theatrical horror landscape, and a conversation with guest John Early about his film Maddie’s Secret…24 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 20 chapters
Live with Jeremy O. Harris from Lincoln CenterScreen Talk live from Lincoln Center covers current box office trends, CinemaCon buzz, and upcoming festival/indie releases, then shifts to a long interview with guest Jeremy O. Harris.17 Apr 2026 · 33 min · 15 chapters