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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

"Why 'mother!' Was a Flop" (Episode 166)

Kohn and Thompson discuss why Darren Aronofsky's "mother!" struggled at the box office, what to make of the latest foreign language Oscar submissions, and several films in new release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 201732 min

Screen Talk Emmy Edition 2017: Dissecting The Drama Categories (Episode 8)

As we head toward the Sept. 17 Primetime Emmys, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at some of the biggest races. This week: the key drama categories. Will "The Handmaid's Tale" win it all, or is "Stranger Things" on deck to surprise? How about "This Is Us" or "The Crown"? Listen on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 201722 min

Screen Talk Emmy Edition 2017: Dissecting The Comedy Categories (Episode 7)

With voting underway for this year's Emmy race, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at some of the key races. This week: the key comedy categories. Will "Veep" sweep again, and will Julia Louis-Dreyfus make history with a record win? Listen on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 201719 min

Screen Talk Emmy Edition 2017: Dissecting The Limited Series and TV Movie Categories (Episode 6)

With voting about to begin for this year's Emmy race, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at some of the key races. This week: limited series and TV movie categories. Will "Big Little Lies" sweep, or are "Feud: Bette and Joan" or "The Night Of" still a contender? Listen on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 201717 min

"Why Laura Dern Is Not the President" (Episode 160)

Kohn and Thompson discuss the new Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences president in addition to a new release, "The Glass Castle," and other late summer movie news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 201729 min

Screen Talk Emmy Edition 2017: Dissecting The Variety and Guest Star Categories (Episode 5)

With voting about to begin for this year's Emmy race, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at some of the key races. This week: variety talk series, variety sketch series, plus writing and directing for variety series; and the guest actor and actor categories for drama and comedy. Will John Oliver repeat in talk, or is Samantha Bee on the rise? Listen on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 201718 min

Screen Talk Emmy Edition 2017: Dissecting The Reality and Doc Categories (Episode 4)

As campaigning gets underway for the second phase of this year's Emmy race, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at some of the key unscripted races, including Best Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking, Best Documentary or Non-Fiction Special, Best Documentary or Non-Fiction Series, Best Informational Series or Special, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 03, 201720 min

"Why The Academy's Diversity Push Is Working" (Episode 155)

Kohn and Thompson evaluate the list of new members invited to join the Academy. Plus: Why you should see "Baby Driver" and "The Little Hours" this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 201732 min

"Can One Controversy Ruin a Movie?" (Episode 154)

From the firing on the new "Star Wars" movie to the backlash to "The Beguiled," Kohn and Thompson explore recent controversies and how they may impact the way these movies are received. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 201732 min

Screen Talk Emmy Edition 2017: TV Critics' Bigger Impact on the Emmy Race (Episode 3)

The Television Critics Association's TCA Awards nominations are out, and it looks a lot like the Emmy race. That wasn't always the case, as TV critics and Television Academy voters were traditionally on very different pages. But that has changed in recent years, as Emmy nominations began to recognize more critics faves, such as "The Americans" and "Orphan Black" star Tatiana Maslany (who even won last year). On this week's "Screen Talk Emmy Edition," we look at the TCA Award nominees, plus go th...

Jun 22, 201727 min

Screen Talk Emmy Edition 2017: Who's Got The Buzz – And Who Doesn't (Episode 2)

IndieWire's Screen Talk: Emmy Edition highlights this year's most interesting shows and races. IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider banter about which shows and performers lead key races, including outstanding drama, drama actor, and drama actress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 201725 min

"Why Tom Cruise Should Play James Comey (Episode 152)

Kohn and Thompson discuss Tom Cruise's latest missteps, plus awards season prospects for Sam Elliot, Robert Pattinson and "Wonder Woman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 08, 201732 min

Screen Talk Emmy Edition 2017: Setting the Stage (Episode 1)

IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast launches a bonus Emmy edition to highlight this year's most interesting shows and races. IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider will banter each week, and also bring on the occasional guest to talk all things Emmy. Here's this year's premiere episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 07, 201725 min

"Live From Cannes 2017"

Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson debate Cannes hype with a live audience at the American Pavilion. Sony Pictures Classics' Michael Barker provides an introduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 201744 min

"Highlights from Hot Docs" (Episode 147)

Kohn and Thompson discuss highlights from recent documentary and horror film festivals. They also debate the new "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 05, 201730 min