IndieWire: Screen Talk

Film & TV News

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

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” Hits Too Close to Home; “Michael” is Merely Moments; “Mother Mary” Nails the Music; Lena Dunham’s Memoir

CinemaCon and the Year Ahead in Movies; The Current State of Theatrical Horror; & Special Guest John Early

Live with Jeremy O. Harris from Lincoln Center

Judging the Cannes Lineup, Plus Special Guest Christopher Abbott

David Zazlav's Disturbing Success Story; Parsing "Project Hail Mary" Box Office; New Releases Reactions

Oscars Review from Inside the Dolby; The Problem with Oscars Press; What's Up Next for the Winners?

Praise for "Project Hail Mary"; Predicting the Oscar Shorts; SXSW Preview

The Bride! Reactions + Oscars 2026: Can Sinners Upset One Battle After Another?

Paramount Trumps Netflix in Warner Bros. Sale; BAFTA’s Complex Controversy; Anticipating the Actor Awards

A Rough Weekend for Indie Film: Spirit Awards, Berlin Controversy, and Big Questions

How Santa Barbara Impacts the Oscar Race; "Wuthering Heights" Isn't Sexy Enough; Plus "Crime 101" & "Send Help"

"Wuthering Heights" Buzz & 40 Years Covering Sundance in Park City

The Best Films at Sundance, Safdie Brothers Drama, & Guest Roger Durling, executive director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Oscar Nomination Reactions & Winner Predictions

‘28 Years Later,’ Oscar Race Updates, and a Sundance 2026 Preview

Our 15 Most Anticipated Films of 2026, Critics Choice and SAG Awards, & Special Guests from Row K Entertainment

Our 2025 Winners & Sinners, Plus Box Office Guru Kevin Geotz

Oscar Shortlists & Moving to YouTube; A New Spielberg Trailer; & The Incredible Films of Rob Reiner

Our Top 10 Films of the Year! Plus the Heated Race for Best International Feature

Awards Season Unleashed! NYFCC, NBR, & Spirit Awards Picks, plus the Battle for Best Documentary