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.
Telluride & Venice Winners and Losers: 'Primetime,' 'Wild Horse Nine,' 'Bunker,' 'Possible Love,' & More
Wild Horse Nine (2026) · Sep 11, 2026
'The Dog Stars' and 'Coyote vs ACME' Reviewed; Indie Box Office Success; International Oscar Submissions
The Dog Stars (2026) · Aug 28, 2026
What Went Wrong with ‘End of Oak Street’ and ‘Amziah King’ Box Office; Antitrust Lawsuit Plot Thickens
The End of Oak Street (2026) · Aug 21, 2026
'The Odyssey' IMAX Reactions & Emmy Noms: Most and Least Deserved with Awards Editor Marcus Jones
The Odyssey (2026) · Jul 10, 2026
'Toy Story 5' Up, 'Supergirl' Down; NBC Universal & Comcast Split
Toy Story 5 (2026) · Jul 3, 2026
Unpacking the "Artificial" Drama, "The Debut" Trailer Reaction, "Toy Story 5" & "The Invite" Reviews
Toy Story 5 (2026) · Jun 26, 2026
"Obsession" & "Backrooms" Reviews; Cannes Winners & Their Oscar Chances
Backrooms (2026) · May 29, 2026
"Obsession" & "Backrooms" Reviews; Cannes Winners & Their Oscar Chances
Obsession (2026) · May 29, 2026
Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio on Mel Brooks, Summer Movie Preview, and Debating the Controversial 'Blue Film'
Blue Film (2026) · May 8, 2026
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” Hits Too Close to Home; “Michael” is Merely Moments; “Mother Mary” Nails the Music; Lena Dunham’s Memoir
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) · May 1, 2026
Praise for "Project Hail Mary"; Predicting the Oscar Shorts; SXSW Preview
Project Hail Mary (2026) · Mar 13, 2026
How Santa Barbara Impacts the Oscar Race; "Wuthering Heights" Isn't Sexy Enough; Plus "Crime 101" & "Send Help"
"Wuthering Heights" (2026) · Feb 13, 2026
"Wuthering Heights" Buzz & 40 Years Covering Sundance in Park City
"Wuthering Heights" (2026) · Feb 6, 2026
‘28 Years Later,’ Oscar Race Updates, and a Sundance 2026 Preview
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) · Jan 16, 2026
Special guest Kate Winslet discusses her directorial debut 'Goodbye June'
Goodbye June (2025) · Nov 28, 2025
Will Mixed Reviews Impact 'Wicked: For Good' at the Oscars? Plus 'Marty Supreme' and European Film Awards
Wicked: For Good (2025) · Nov 21, 2025
Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man'; Oscar-Bound Indies That Bombed; & Governors Awards Preview
The Running Man (2025) · Nov 15, 2025
'Die My Love' & Jennifer Lawrence Awards Chances; Ranking Netflix's 2026 Oscar Slate
Die My Love (2025) · Nov 7, 2025
Gothams Breakdown, AFI Fest Wrap-Up, 'The Testament of Ann Lee' & 'Hedda'
The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) · Oct 31, 2025
Middleburg’s Awards Clout, AFI Fest picks, Inside del Toro’s 'Frankenstein' with producer Miles Dale
Frankenstein (2025) · Oct 24, 2025
'Marty Supreme,’ ‘Is This Thing On,’ & the best of NYFF; with ‘Roofman’ Producer Jamie Patricof
Marty Supreme (2025) · Oct 16, 2025
Will 'Anemone' get Daniel Day Lewis another Oscar?; SAG AFTRA's harsh response to Tilly Norwood
Anemone (2025) · Oct 3, 2025
'One Battle After Another' Box Office Preview, What to See at NYFF, Jimmy Kimmel's Return
One Battle After Another (2025) · Sep 26, 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson Delivers with 'One Battle After Another,' Our Latest Oscar Frontrunner
One Battle After Another (2025) · Sep 12, 2025
We Loved 'Weapons'; What's Where in the Fall Festivals, & Speculating about New Bond
Weapons (2025) · Aug 8, 2025
A Controversial Week in Hollywood: Paramount, MUBI & Executives; Is 'The Naked Gun' a Return to Theatrical Comedy?
The Naked Gun (2025) · Aug 1, 2025
'Fantastic Four' Review, Fall Festival Lineup Analysis, & Steven Colbert Reactions
Fantastic Four (2015) · Jul 25, 2025
Who Won the Emmy Nominations; 'Eddington' Reactions; Venice Film Festival Preview
Eddington (2025) · Jul 16, 2025
Jurassic World: Rebirth Screenwriter David Koepp on Writing for Blockbuster Franchises; Plus F1 Reactions & Why Some Sequels Work and Some Fizzle,
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) · Jun 27, 2025
First Reactions to 'Materialists', 'F1', and 'The Life of Chuck' & Should Exhibitors be Allowed in The Academy?
The Life of Chuck (2025) · Jun 6, 2025
'Sinners' Box Office Drama, 'The Last of Us' SPOILER Talk, and New Oscars Voting Rules (Episode 528)
Sinners (2025) · Apr 25, 2025
Will 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Be a Hit? (Episode 512)
Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) · Dec 20, 2024
How Does it Feel... to Watch 'A Complete Unknown'?
A Complete Unknown (2024) · Nov 28, 2024
Nosferatu! (Episode 507)
Nosferatu (2024) · Nov 8, 2024
Gladiator II, Yay or Nay? (Episode 505)
Gladiator II (2024) · Oct 25, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux and Megalopolis (Episode 502)
Megalopolis (2024) · Oct 4, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux and Megalopolis (Episode 502)
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) · Oct 4, 2024
Babygirl, Wolfs, Conclave, The Substance (Episode 500)
Babygirl (2023) · Sep 20, 2024
Live at TIFF with RJ Cutler (Episode 499)
Elton John: Never Too Late (2024) · Sep 13, 2024
Dune: Part 2... How Do You Ride a Sandworm? (Episode 471)
Dune: Part Two (2024) · Feb 23, 2024
The Color Purple and Holiday Movies (Episode 459)
The Color Purple (2023) · Nov 23, 2023
Live at Cannes with David Ehrlich (Episode 434)
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) · May 25, 2023
Live at Cannes with David Ehrlich (Episode 434)
Asteroid City (2023) · May 25, 2023
Where Have The Great Film Influencers Gone? (Episode 429)
Beau Is Afraid (2023) · Apr 21, 2023
Where Have The Great Film Influencers Gone? (Episode 429)
Chevalier (2023) · Apr 21, 2023
Babylon: A Fun Hot Mess (Episode 407)
Babylon (2022) · Nov 18, 2022
Bardo, Tar, Armageddon Time! (Episode 397)
Bardo (2021) · Sep 8, 2022
Top Gun: Cruise Control (Episode 381)
Top Gun (1986) · May 13, 2022
The Tragedy of King Richard (Episode 375)
The Tragedy of King Richard II (1970) · Mar 31, 2022
"Pixar's 'Soul' Could Heal America" (Episode 308)
Soul (2020) · Nov 6, 2020
"Little Women and Big Antonio" (Episode 273)
Little Women (2019) · Jan 3, 2020
"Spirited Away" (Episode 267)
Spirited Away (2001) · Nov 22, 2019
"Little Women 2019"
Little Women (2019) · Nov 15, 2019
"Managing Expectations for 'Captain Marvel'" (Episode 235)
Captain Marvel (2019) · Mar 8, 2019
"Don't Forget About 'First Reformed'" (Episode 227)
First Reformed (2018) · Jan 11, 2019
"'Widows' Deserves Better Than This" (Episode 221)
Widows (2018) · Nov 21, 2018
"'On the Basis of Sex' is Not an Oscar Movie, But Is It Commercial?" (Episode 219)
On the Basis of Sex (2018) · Nov 9, 2018
"'First Man' Takes Flight" (Episode 215)
First Man (2018) · Oct 12, 2018
"'Roma' Gets Company" (Episode 212)
Roma (2018) · Sep 21, 2018
"Infinity War + Cannes" (Episode 196)
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) · May 3, 2018
"'Ready Player One' is Good, But Is It Commercial?" (Episode 189)
Ready Player One (2018) · Mar 16, 2018
"The Fate of Fox and the Appeal of 'Star Wars'" (Episode 177)
Star Wars (1977) · Dec 14, 2017
"Mudbound" Has More Momentum Than You Think (Episode 171)
Mudbound (2017) · Nov 3, 2017
"Why 'mother!' Was a Flop" (Episode 166)
mother! (2017) · Sep 21, 2017
"Why 'Dunkirk' Is Leading the Oscar Race" (Episode 157)
Dunkirk (2017) · Jul 21, 2017
"'The Book of Henry' Isn't As Bad As You Think" (Episode 153)
The Book of Henry (2017) · Jun 16, 2017
"Why the Film Community Will Survive Trump" (Episode 123)
Rules Don't Apply (2016) · Nov 11, 2016
"Mel Gibson Is Unforgivable, But How About 'Hacksaw Ridge'?" (Episode 122)
Hacksaw Ridge (2016) · Nov 4, 2016
"Why 'Moonlight' is a Best Picture Contender" (Episode 120)
Moonlight (2016) · Oct 21, 2016
"Let's Debate Kelly Reichardt"(Episode 119)
Certain Women (2016) · Oct 16, 2016
"After All That, Is 'Birth of a Nation' Any Good?" (Episode 118)
The Birth of a Nation (2016) · Oct 7, 2016
"After All That, Is 'Birth of a Nation' Any Good?" (Episode 118)
20th Century Women (2016) · Oct 7, 2016
"If 'Batman v Superman' Sucks, Why Is It So Successful?" (Episode 91)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) · Apr 1, 2016
"Is Steven Spielberg's 'Bridge of Spies' Aiming for Best Picture?" (Episode 60)
Bridge of Spies (2015) · Aug 22, 2015
"How Oscar Season Changed This Week"
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) · Jul 31, 2015
"How Oscar Season Changed This Week"
The End of the Tour (2015) · Jul 31, 2015
"Why We're Excited to See 'The Revenant'" (Episode 56)
The Revenant (2015) · Jul 24, 2015
"Last Year's Cannes Today" (Episode 41)
Grace of Monaco (2014) · Apr 10, 2015
"Last Year's Cannes Today" (Episode 41)
Clouds of Sils Maria (2014) · Apr 10, 2015
"'Selma, 'American Sniper,' And Everything Else"
American Sniper (2014) · Nov 15, 2014
"'Selma, 'American Sniper,' And Everything Else"
Selma (2014) · Nov 15, 2014
"Your Oscar Questions, Answered" (Episode 20)
Interstellar (2014) · Oct 31, 2014
"Your Oscar Questions, Answered" (Episode 20)
Nightcrawler (2014) · Oct 31, 2014
"Your Oscar Questions, Answered" (Episode 20)
The Theory of Everything (2014) · Oct 31, 2014
"Birdman, Boyhood & Edward Snowden" (Episode 18)
Boyhood (2014) · Oct 17, 2014
"Birdman, Boyhood & Edward Snowden" (Episode 18)
Citizenfour (2014) · Oct 17, 2014
"Birdman, Boyhood & Edward Snowden" (Episode 18)
Birdman (2015) · Oct 17, 2014
"Inherent Vice: Perfect Nonsense?" (Episode 17)
Inherent Vice (2014) · Oct 10, 2014
"Gone Girl" Mania & Beyond (Episode 16)
Gone Girl (2014) · Oct 3, 2014
"Boyhood" Fever (Episode 2)
Boyhood (2014) · Jun 20, 2014