IndieWire: Screen Talk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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