IndieWire: Screen Talk

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  Emily Wilson vs. Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' 'Spider-Man' and 'Tony' Reviewed 31.07.2026 33min

  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
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  The Fall Fest Lineups Are Here, Plus Guest Critic David Thomson on His Provocative New Book 24.07.2026 52min

  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
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  'The Odyssey' Review, Plus What Christopher Nolan Got Right and Wrong About Homer's Epic 17.07.2026 31min

  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
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  'The Odyssey' IMAX Reactions & Emmy Noms: Most and Least Deserved with Awards Editor Marcus Jones 10.07.2026 49min

  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
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  'Toy Story 5' Up, 'Supergirl' Down; NBC Universal & Comcast Split 03.07.2026 28min

  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
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  Unpacking the "Artificial" Drama, "The Debut" Trailer Reaction, "Toy Story 5" & "The Invite" Reviews 26.06.2026 27min

  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
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  Disclosure Day, Toy Story 5, & The Death of Robin Hood Reviews; Provincetown Film Festival 19.06.2026 20min

  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
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  Live with Ronan Farrow from the Tribeca Festival 12.06.2026 54min

  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 this Conversation on YouTube - https://youtu.be/m5mLQwxgrb4 Check out our top movies to see at Tribeca - https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/tribeca-festival-2026-movies-to-see-1235197887/?v3=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Special Guests Jason Blum & James Wan; Disclosure Day Reactions; Tribeca Festival Preview 05.06.2026 51min

  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 about "Backrooms" stunning performance - https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/backrooms-box-office-hollywood-rethink-young-people-want-1235197437/?v3=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  "Obsession" & "Backrooms" Reviews; Cannes Winners & Their Oscar Chances 29.05.2026 30min

  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: https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/obsession-box-office-weekend-two-sound-of-freedom-1235196444/ Read our interview with the young director of "Backrooms": https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/kane-parsons-backrooms-interview-1235196224/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What We Saw at the Cannes Film Festival 23.05.2026 26min

  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
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  Live from Cannes! 15.05.2026 19min

  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
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  Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio on Mel Brooks, Summer Movie Preview, and Debating the Controversial 'Blue Film' 08.05.2026 45min

  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." Read our full review of "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/mel-brooks-documentary-review-the-99-year-old-man-hbo-1235174062/ Read our review of "Blue Film" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/blue-film-review-1235155912/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Hits Too Close to Home; “Michael” is Merely Moments; “Mother Mary” Nails the Music; Lena Dunham’s Memoir 01.05.2026 28min

  This week: a flurry of reviews. Hosts Ann Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio review “Michael,” a musical biopic that shies away from controversy (8:10) and “Mother Mary,” a movie about a made up musician that nails the musical performances and not much else. (13:00) They also react to “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and explain why it feels a bit too real for those of us in the entertainment press. (17:43) Finally, both recount their recent trips to Broadway, including a shocking role for John Lithgow (22:33). But first, a fun chat about Lena Dunham’s new Memoir “Famesick” (0:43). Read our full reviews for: "Michael "- https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/michael-review-jackson-movie-biopic-sanitized-dull-1235189524/ "Mother Mary" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/mother-mary-movie-review-anne-hathaway-a24-1235188817/ "The Devil Wears Prada 2" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-review-meryl-streep-anne-hathaway-1235189949/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  CinemaCon and the Year Ahead in Movies; The Current State of Theatrical Horror; & Special Guest John Early 24.04.2026 52min

  Ryan is joined this week by a trio of fabulous guests. First we have IndieWire's senior business reporter Brian Welk to break down the news out of CinemaCon. Then IndieWire's resident horror movie maven Alison Foreman dishes on "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" and the current state of theatrical horror. Finally, John Early sits down with us to discuss his upcoming film "Maddie's Secret" which he produced and stars in, as well as his experience on Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Live with Jeremy O. Harris from Lincoln Center 17.04.2026 32min

  Renowned playwright, screenwriter, and actor Jeremy O. Harris joins Anne and Ryan live at Lincoln Center in New York City. Harris discusses his newest film "Erupcja" which he produced and stars in alongside Charli XCX. He also breaks down how the instant success of "Slave Play" impacted his artistic development, and teases what he's working on next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Judging the Cannes Lineup, Plus Special Guest Christopher Abbott 10.04.2026 47min

  Actor Christopher Abbott, seen last year in The Testament of Ann Lee and Wolf Man, sat down with IndieWire's Ryan Lattanzio to reflect on his career and preview his upcoming role in Death of a Salesman on Broadway. (18:47) Abbott shares his perspective as an actor on the indie film business, and what he learned from bigger studio projects like Kraven the Hunter. But first, IndieWire's chief film critic David Ehrlich joins for our first look at the Cannes Film Festival lineup. (00:44). Listen to IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast, a weekly conversation with leading Directors and Showrunners about their process and craft. Learn the tools of the trade behind your favorite films and series. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiewires-filmmaker-toolkit/id1142632832 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  David Zazlav's Disturbing Success Story; Parsing "Project Hail Mary" Box Office; New Releases Reactions 27.03.2026 26min

  IndieWire editors Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio dive into a busy week for films and film news. They break down what the box office success of "Project Hail Mary" means for star Ryan Gosling and the state of movie going, before taking a broad look at the disturbing success story of outgoing Warner Bros. CEO and current Hollywood pariah David Zazlav. Finally they look at several upcoming films including the latest Steven Soderbergh film "The Christophers" and the video game adaptation "Exit 8." Plus new indie studio Row K in crisis, and a peek at the Sonoma International Film Festival. What Zazlav's Rise to Power Means for Hollywood - https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/wall-street-killed-hollywood-warner-bros-1235185461/ Dive into the sound design of "Project Hail Mary" - https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/project-hail-mary-sound-rocky-language-1235185641/ Row K Financial Problems, Explained - https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/row-k-financial-investigation-explained-1235185729/ 1:22 - Row K in Crisis 5:49 - "Project Hail Mary" Box Office 12:24 - Davis Zazlav's Disturbing Success 15:15 - Anticipating the Cannes lineup 18:05 - Steven Soderbergh's "The Christophers" 21:05 - New video game adaptation "Exit 8" 22:30 - What to see this weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Oscars Review from Inside the Dolby; The Problem with Oscars Press; What's Up Next for the Winners? 20.03.2026 34min

  We made it to the grand finale of the awards season! Listen to Anne and Ryan share their thoughts on the big races, how the show went over live inside the Dolby Theater, and what projects the winners have coming up next. Then they peek ahead at the Cannes film festival and discuss its effect on the Oscars, and also look to the upcoming "Dune: Part 3" and its place in Chalamet's career following his best actor loss. 0:00 - Reviewing the Oscars telecast 10:27 - After parties and the problem with press access 18:27 - What's up next for the Oscar winners? 29:10 - A peek ahead at Cannes 30:41 - "Dune: Part 3" trailer and Timothée Chalamet's post-loss career. Listen to IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast, a weekly conversation with leading Directors and Showrunners about their process and craft. Learn the tools of the trade behind your favorite films and series. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiewires-filmmaker-toolkit/id1142632832 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Praise for "Project Hail Mary"; Predicting the Oscar Shorts; SXSW Preview 13.03.2026 32min

  IndieWire editors Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio share their enjoyment of the new space adventure "Project Hail Mary," and discuss the influence of directors Lorde and Miller. Then they walk us all through the Oscar Shorts categories and what's going on with Universal's theatrical windowing, before wrapping up with a look at this year's SXSW. 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - "Project Hail Mary" Review 8:57 - Previewing the Oscars Telecast 14:12 - Predicting the Shorts Categories 22:59 - Universal's Theatrical Exhibition Windows 26:51 - Looking Forward to SXSW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices