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IndieWire: Screen Talk

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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.

Episodes

Post Oscars Review and Mickey 17 (Episode 522)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio review the 97th Academy Awards, the highs and the lows. Also a fun chat about Bong Joon Ho's new science-fiction/comedy 'Mickey 17'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 07, 202531 min

Our Final Oscar Predictions! (Episode 521)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio share their final predictions on who will win big at the Oscars 2025. A recap of the Spirit Awards and a remembrance of Gene Hackman and Michelle Trachtenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202543 min

Who Will Win Big at the Spirit Awards? (Episode 520)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio discuss who could win big at the 2025 Spirit Awards. Plus Ryan visit to Berlinale, Oscar shorts reviews and the state of the James Bond franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 202533 min

Anora Sweeps Pre-Oscars Awards

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio discuss the surprising awards season success of "Anora" and preview the Berlin Film Festival. The episode features Plan B producers Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, who discuss their approach to balancing commercial and artistic projects, including "Nickel Boys", upcoming films, and their collaborative process. They also touch on the evolving landscape of film distribution and their new partnership with Media One.

Feb 14, 202544 min

Sundance 2025 Review (Episode 517)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio give their first impressions on the new titles at Sundance Film Festival 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 202532 min

Remembering David Lynch (Episode 515)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio reflect on the life and films of David Lynch who recently passed. Also more Oscar nom predictions, Sundance previews and co-owner of Utopia, Robert Schwartzman drops in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 202558 min

The Golden Globes 2025 (Episode 513)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio give their first impressions of the new year with The Golden Globes 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 03, 202518 min

Anne and Ryan Share Their 2024 10 Best Lists (Episode 511)

The year is coming to a close, so Anne and Ryan talk through their favorite movies from 2024. Will they have any overlap in their lists? Will your favorite film of the year make it in? Listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 202447 min

How Does it Feel... to Watch 'A Complete Unknown'?

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio debate the new James Mangold, Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown'. Also, 2025 awards potential for titles both big and small now that the year is coming to a close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 202425 min

Wicked & Gladiator II Box Office Predictions (Episode 508)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio discuss box office projections for 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' as well as titles that were swept under the rug like 'Sing Sing', 'Lee' and 'His Three Daughters'. They end the conversation with Anne's take on the new Bob Dylan biopic, 'A Complete Unknown'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 202422 min

Nosferatu! (Episode 507)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio tackle the highly anticipated Robert Eggers directed 'Nosferatu'. Also European Film Awards, and Ryan's take on 'RED ONE'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 202435 min

Gotham Award Nominees (Episode 506)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio speak on the newly announced Gotham Award Nominees and Clint Eastwood's new feature 'Juror #2'. Also on the show is guests Peter Micelli and Jack Whigham of management company Range Media Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 01, 202452 min

Gladiator II, Yay or Nay? (Episode 505)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio give their hot takes on Ridley Scott's much anticipated 'Gladiator II' as well as awards potential for international foreign films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 202430 min

Terrifier 3 Beats Joker: Folie à Deux at the Box Office (Episode 504)

Anne Thompson talks with Ryan Lattanzio from the Orcas Island Film Festival about international films/documentaries and their awards potential. They also discuss the strong state of the horror genre with Terrifier 3 and Smile 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 202429 min

Live at NYFF with Criterion Collection's Peter Becker

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio take the stage at the New York Film Festival with special guest Peter Becker, President of the Criterion Collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 202442 min

Joker: Folie à Deux and Megalopolis (Episode 502)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio take the NYC IndieWire offices to discuss Emilia Pérez, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, Joker: Folie à Deux and Megalopolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 202429 min

NYFF Titles and Alex Ross Perry's 'Pavements'

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio discuss a handful of titles at the New York Film Festival. Also Ryan interviews Alex Ross Perry for his new documentary 'Pavements' about 90's Indie darlings Pavement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 202433 min

Babygirl, Wolfs, Conclave, The Substance (Episode 500)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio give their thoughts on Baby Girl, Wolfs, The Substance and why Conclave could win best picture at the Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 202431 min

Live at TIFF with RJ Cutler (Episode 499)

Anne Thompson sits down with Director/Producer RJ Cutler live at the Toronto International Film Festival to discuss his new documentary 'Elton John: Never Too Late'. Anne is also joined by fill in co-host Kate Erbland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 202455 min

Inside Venice & Telluride with Special Guest Cameron Bailey (Episode 498)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio give their first impressions of the new titles at Venice and Telluride Film Festivals including 'Joker: Folie à Deux', Pedro Almodóvar's 'The Room Next Door' and the Nicole Kidman lead 'Babygirl'. Special guest and TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey also stops by to talk his festival's favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 202453 min

Blink Twice, Megalopolis Trailer and Romulus (Episode 496)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio catch-up with the tail end of summer movies including Blink Twice, Romulus, The Crow and discuss the Megalopolis fake trailer leak. This episode also sits down with former IndieWire staffer Nigel Smith who is Senior News Editor at People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 202437 min

The Todd Haynes/Joaquin Phoenix Debacle (Episode 495)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio weigh in on Joaquin Phoenix leaving Todd Hayne's film, the fate of Landmark Theaters, new Saoirse Ronan feature 'The Outrun' and indie legend Gena Rowlands death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 202443 min

Trap, Wolfs and TIFF Lineup (Episode 494)

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio talk the new M. Night Shyamalan psycho-thriller Trap, Apple TV's big bet on The Instigators and Wolfs as well as the TIFF lineup and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 202430 min