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Each week on Screen Talk, IndieWire's Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson debate the indie film world and beyond -- from film festivals to new releases and the future of the business.
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson talk about their first reactions to Pedro Almodóvar's new short film "Strange Way of Life" as well as WGA/SAG strike updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anne Thompson and Eric Kohn discuss films on the horizon like May December and Maestro. They're also joined by Marcus Jones to talk Emmy predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special guest Executive Editor for IndieWire Kate Erbland joins Eric Kohn to talk about summer movies as well as new movies on the festival rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson talk to super producer and Founder/CEO of MACRO Charles D. King about his Netflix hit "They Cloned Tyrone", the SAG-AFTRA/WGA Strike and Barbenheimer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson discuss the newly announced TIFF and Venice film festival lineups as well as Barbenheimer box office and the ongoing strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson break down the most talked about summer blockbusters Barbie and Oppenheimer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson discuss the ongoing WGA Strike which has been joined by SAG-AFTRA in a historic display of solidarity and protest against AMPTP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson talk summer movie blockbusters including Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Pt. 1, Oppenheimer and Barbie.
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson are joined by special guest Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Pictures Group Tom Rothman to discuss the state of the industry as well as how Master and Commander was made.
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson take the stage at Tribeca Film Film Festival 2023 to discuss favorite films, The Flash as well as a Q&A with the audience.
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson talk the scary smoke in NYC and the Tribeca Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Several developments intensify the documentary field as Oscar season continues to take shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson meet in person for the first time since the pandemic for a live discussion at the Tribeca Film Festival, where they field questions from the audience about the future of moviegoing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This year's Cannes lineup is a cinephile treat, but here's why Netflix didn't make the cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric and Anne discuss how Amazon's MGM buy represents a new focus on blockbusters in the streaming wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As studios cross their fingers for the summer movie season, some of the big players are making strange moves. Anne Thompson shares details from the "Big Screen is Back" event in Los Angeles as she and Eric Kohn discuss the future of movie theaters in the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the Oscars behind them, Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson take questions submitted through the new social media app HiHo about the future of the film industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Oscars 2021 Recap: Well, That Happened" (Episode 331) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Final Oscar Predications...At Last!" (Episode 330) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Short Films Make Oscar Season Interesting Again" (Episode 329) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Watch Before You Vote" (Episode 328) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Live With Gil" (Episode 327) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"To Zoom or Not to Zoom" (Episode 326) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Explain Yourselves, Oscar Nominations" (Episode 325) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Nobody Knows the Future" (Episode 324) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Neon CEO Sees Future for Cinema" (Episode 323) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Golden Globes Don't Predict Oscars, Until They Do" (Episode 322) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Oscar Docs Go Global" (Episode 321) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Why Oscar Shortlists Got It Right" by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Globes Versus SAG Versus Sundance" (Episode 319) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Sundance Without a Place" (Episode 318) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"From Inauguration Day to Oscar Season" (Episode 317) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Your Oscar Questions Answered" (Episode 315) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"2021 Is Still Oscar Season" (Episode 315) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Top 10 Film Stories of 2020" (Episode 315) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Christmas Movies Still Exist!" (Episode 314) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"We Need to Talk About Sundance" (Episode 313) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Filmmakers Versus HBO Max" (Episode 312) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"The Best Movies 2020" (Episode 311) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Life After Thanksgiving" (Episode 310) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Foreign Documentaries Find Their Moment" (Episode 310) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"President Biden and the Gotham Awards" (Episode 309) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Pixar's 'Soul' Could Heal America" (Episode 308) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Mank Versus Borat" (Episode 307) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Live With Ted Hope and Christine Vachon" (Episode 307) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Disney Holds Its Soul" (Episode 306) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Netflix Supremacy and the Drive-Ins" (Episode 305) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"'Chicago 7' Vs. the World" (Episode 304) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"NYFF Live" (Episode 303) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Oscar Inclusion" (Episode 302) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Film Festivals at Home" (Episode 301) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"A Screen Talk Retrospective" (Episode 300) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Live With Ted Sarandos" (Episode 299) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Working to Watch Movies" (Episode 298) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Waiting for Netflix" (Episode 297) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"TIFF and Venice, Sitting in a Tree" (Episode 296) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Sundance Leaders Live" (Episode 295) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Summer Movie Streaming" (Episode 294) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"A New Normal" (Episode 293) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Fall Festivals Vs. the Pandemic" (Episode 292) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Chasing the Oscars" (Episode 295) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Live With Thierry Fremaux" (Episode 294) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"George Floyd Protests" (Episode 293) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Optimism and Its Risks" (Episode 292) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Live With Cameron Bailey" (Episode 291) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Drive-In Movie Theaters to the Rescue" (Episode 290) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Film Festival Buzz Reborn" (Episode 289) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Live From Our Houses" (Episode 288) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Going to the Movies in 2020" (Episode 287) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"An Oscar Relief Fund" (Episode 286) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"The Future of Moviegoing" (Episode 285) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Canceling the Summer" (Episode 284) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Awards Season in the Time of Corona" (Episode 283) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"A Whole New World" (Episode 282) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Pinocchio and Petzold: Berlin 2020" (Episode 281) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Berlin 2020" (Episode 280) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best. Oscars. Ever" (Episode 179) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"2020 Oscar Predictions" (Episode 278) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Goodbye Sundance, Hello Oscars" (Episode 277) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Live at Sundance 2020" by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Oscars Versus Sundance 2020" (Episode 175) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Oscar Nominations 2020: Now What?" by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Oscar Preferences" (Episode 274) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Little Women and Big Antonio" (Episode 273) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"2020 Anticipation" (Episode 272) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Star Wars Versus Cats" (Episode 271) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"The Best Movies of 2019 Times Two" (Episode 270) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Short Season, Mad Campaigns" (Episode 269) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Oscar 1917" (Episode 267) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Spirited Away" (Episode 267) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Little Women 2019" by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"When Actors Run the Oscar Race" (Episode 265) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Netflix Vs. the World" (Episode 264) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Gotham Season" (Episode 263) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Little Festivals, Big Awards" (Episode 262) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"A Foreign Oscar Race" (Episode 262) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Irishman Up, Joker Down" (Episode 261) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Joker Talk" (Episode 260) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Ad Astra and the Oscars" (Episode 259) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Winners and Loser From TIFF 2019" (Screen Talk 258) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"From Telluride to TIFF" (Episode 257) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Telluride Is Here. Now What?" (Episode 256) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition for one last session as the final voting period comes to a close. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill pick apart comedy acting categories that suffer from an abundance of worthy nominees. Plus, the pair give their final thoughts on the state of the race and bid fond farewell to the 2019 Emmy race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Final Fall Movie Predictions" (Episode 255) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heads into its final days. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill take a look at the largely lackluster nominees in the overall drama categories and try to make heads or tails of all those "Game of Thrones" nomination. The North remembers how disappointing the HBO fantasy's final season was. Will the TV Academy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Big Plans for 'Parasite'" (Episode 254) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill take a look at the fiercely competitive comedy series, writing, and directing categories. Plus, the pair discuss the fortuitous return of HBO's Outstanding Drama Series hopeful "Succession" and how new episodes can stoke enthusiasm late in the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, TV Critic Ben Travers joins TV Awards Editor Libby Hill to take a deep dive into the limited series acting races and ponder the perennial question, "Do the Emmys care what the Oscars think?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Here Comes The Irishman!" (Episode 253) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill take a deep dive into a competitive limited series race and a lackluster TV movie category, as well as writing and directing for both. Plus, Hill reports back from week one of the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, with thoughts on what could contend come 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"We Have a Fall Movie Season!" (Episode 252) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill continue analyzing the 2019 Emmy nominations, this week focusing on all things variety talk. Plus, Hill breaks down why it's high time for the TV Academy to break-up the variety talk series category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Disney and Cats and Space" (Episode 251) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill dissect the 2019 Emmy nominees, including "Game of Thrones" record-breaking 32 nominations, as well as celebrating and commiserating over the biggest surprises and snubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"An Exciting Fall Movie Season...Probably?" (Episode 250) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Amazon, Sundance, and the Future of Independent Film" (Episode 249) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Animation Can't Get No Respect" (Episode 248) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill blast through the remaining categories, including comedy, drama, documentary series, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Why the Documentary Oscar Race Could Be a Bloodbath" (Episode 247) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill banter about the limited series and TV movie categories, and the acting competitions therein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"A24 vs Amazon vs NEON" (Episode 246) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill will banter each week about this year's most interesting shows and races and also bring on the occasional guest to talk all things Emmy. Here's this year's premiere episode for 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Enter the Summer Season" (Episode 245) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Screen Talk Live at Cannes 2019" (Episode 244) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Cannes 2019 Kicks Off" (Episode 243) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"James Cameron Vs. The Avengers" (Episode 242) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Tarantino Goes to Cannes" (Episode 241) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Avengers: The Spielberg Edition"(Episode 240) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Why Are We Excited For Cannes 2019?" (Episode 239) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Criterion, TCM, and the Future of Classic Movies" (Episode 238) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Suspense at CinemaCon 2019" (Episode 237) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"SXSW 2019 Recap" (Episode 236) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Managing Expectations for 'Captain Marvel'" (Episode 235) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Lessons From Oscar Night 2019" (Episode 234) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Oscars 2019: Predictions in Every Category" (Episode 233) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Oscar Ceremony Scandals: Why Has This Year's Show Ticked So Many People Off?" ( by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Dirty Campaigns 2019" (Episode 231) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Live at Sundance 2019" (Episode 230) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Sundance vs Oscars" (Episode 229) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Here Come the Oscar Noms!" (Episode 228) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Don't Forget About 'First Reformed'" (Episode 227) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Golden Globes Predictions 2019" (Episode 226) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Final Oscar Thoughts For 2018" (Episode 225) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"SAG Awards Tell Us A Lot About Oscar Heat" (Episode 224) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Golden Globes 2019: Did We See This Coming?" (Episode 223) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Top 10 Lists Unleashed" (Episode 222) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"'Widows' Deserves Better Than This" (Episode 221) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"2019 Independent Spirit Awards Vs. the Oscars" (Episode 220) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"'On the Basis of Sex' is Not an Oscar Movie, But Is It Commercial?" (Episode 219) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best Actress Race Heats Up" (Episode 218) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Trying to Talk About 'Suspiria'" (Episode 217) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Gotham Noms: Oscar Non-Predictions" (Episode 216) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"'First Man' Takes Flight" (Episode 215) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Netflix Movies Worth Fighting For" (Episode 214) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Can 'Star Is Born' Take the Gold?" (Episode 213) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"'Roma' Gets Company" (Episode 212) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"A Very Unpredictable Oscar Race" (Episode 213) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"The Three Oscar Season Frontrunners at TIFF 2018" (Episode 212) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Here We Are At Telluride 2018" (Episode 211) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at the drama series, comedy series, and limited series categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Don't Forget About the Little Guys" (Episode 210) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at the drama acting races, including guest, supporting and lead actresses and actors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at the comedy acting races, including guest, supporting and lead actresses and actors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"We're Really Mad About Best Popular Film" (Episode 209) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at the writing and directing categories in drama, comedy, limited series, variety, talk and nonfiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Oscar Season Suddenly Looks Quite Clear" (Episode 208) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at the key limited series and TV movie categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Fall Film Festival Lineups in Focus" (Episode 207) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider are joined by crafts editor Bill Desowitz to look at the key below-the-line races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Fall Movie Season Is Closer Than You Think" (Episode 206) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at the key unscripted races (including reality and documentary categories), as well as the talk show and sketch competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider are joined by TV critic Ben Travers to discuss the 2018 Emmy nominations — including Netflix's new dominance, snubs and surprises, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"The Best Movies of 2018" (Episode 205) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"How New Academy Membership Could Change the Oscar Race" (Episode 204) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider banter about the key comedy categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Sicario vs. Sicario 2" (Episode 203) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider banter about the key drama categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Jurassic World Vs. Star Wars" (Episode 202) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider banter about the start of Emmy voting and who's eligible, as well as some of the drama acting categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider banter about the limited series and TV movie categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"'Solo' Flopped, But These Indie Movies Soared" (Episode 200) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider will banter each week about this year's most interesting shows and races. , and also bring on the occasional guest to talk all things Emmy. Here's this year's premiere episode for 2018. (Music by HookSounds.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Oscar Contenders From Cannes 2018" (Episode 199) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Live From Cannes 2018" (Episode 198) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Cannes Highlights, Part 1" (Episode 197) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Infinity War + Cannes" (Episode 196) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"CinemaCon 2018 and the Future of the Movies" (Episode 195) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Cannes Versus the World" (Episode 194) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Cannes 2018 Is Coming And Yes, You Should Care" (Episode 193) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Star Wars at Cannes and So Much More" (Episode 192) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Can Cannes Do That?" (Episode 191) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"How Will the Academy's Code of Conduct Policy Impact Its President?" (Episode 190) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"'Ready Player One' is Good, But Is It Commercial?" (Episode 189) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"One More Oscar Podcast With Feeling" (Episode 188) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Final 2018 Oscar Predictions, Part I" (Episode 187) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"What the Success of 'Black Panther' Means for Hollywood" (Episode 186) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Quentin Tarantino's Survival Plan" (Episode 185) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Sundance, 'Black Panther' and Oscar Season" (Episode 184) by Indiewire: Screen Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson share their favorite Sundance films and discuss the surprises and snubs of the Oscar nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the mood at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and what they're excited to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the Golden Globes and the DGA nominations as the first round of Oscar ballots are due. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss how recent Guild nominations change the Oscar race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson debate the best cinematic achievements of 2017 in this bonus year-end episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the foreign language Oscar shortlist and recommend some movies to watch over the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the new "Star Wars" movie and how Disney's acquisition of Fox's film and TV properties could shake up the movie business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the latest movies to gain traction in awards season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson debate their lists featuring the best movies of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the Independent Spirit Award nominations and Hollywood's latest sexual harassment scandals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the last few films left to see this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss how recent controversies have impacted the movies "All the Money in the World" and "I Love You Daddy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the Oscar season prospects for "Mudbound" and "Get Out." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss Quentin Tarantino's interview about Harvey Weinstein, the 2017 Gotham Awards nomination, and other recent film news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss Harvey Weinstein's history with independent film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the recent sexual assault allegations leveled against Harvey Weinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson record live from the 2017 New York Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
Kohn and Thompson discuss how the Toronto International Film Festival impacted the Oscar race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss updates from Telluride and what they expect to learn about the fall movie season from TIFF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson sit down at the Telluride Film Festival to discuss its relevance to Oscar season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
Kohn and Thompson preview the fall movie season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
Kohn and Thompson discuss the new movies "Logan Lucky" and "Patti Cakes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
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
Kohn and Thompson talk through the 2017 Toronto and Venice film festival lineups. Plus: Should you see "The Dark Tower"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson anticipate the fall movie season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson talk through the strengths of Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" and why it's an early frontrunner in the Oscar race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson debate the summer movie season and why the quality of this year's films has been above average. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
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 through IndieWire's list of 10 shows that Emmy voters ought to take a second look at before filling out their ballots. And later in the episode, we examine the best comedy series odds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the negative reviews of "The Book of Henry," then debate the latest editions of LAFF and BAMcinemaFEST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
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
Kohn and Thompson discuss the commercial and awards season prospects for several highlights from the Cannes Film Festival, then debate the newly-released "Wonder Woman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
Kohn and Thompson put the pause button on Cannes and evaluate the competition so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson talk through the schedule for this year's Cannes Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
Kohn and Thompson discuss new documentary highlights and a horror film festival in Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson debate the merits of the Tribeca Film Festival, explore new announcements from Cannes, and argue over a few new releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson assess the 2017 Cannes Film Festival lineup, then debate the newly-released "The Lost City of Z." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss recent Oscar rule changes and updates to the distribution landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss presentations from this year's CinemaCon and predictions from the Cannes lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thompson returns from vacation and debates the contrast between film and TV with Kohn. They also share their highlights from festivals in Mexico and Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Anne Thompson on vacation, Kohn sits down at SXSW with colleagues Chris O'Falt and Ben Travers to discuss highlights from the film and TV sections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anne Thompson is on vacation, so Eric Kohn sits down with Richard Linklater and his cohorts at the Austin Film Society to discuss the non-profit's new theater opening this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss their experiences at the 2017 Academy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson offer their final 2017 Oscar predictions before the ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss Trump's impact on late night television, the failings of "The Great Wall"...and, OK, one or two things related to the Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the state of the acting categories in the Oscar race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the pressure to politicize this year's Academy Awards ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson record a live episode at the Kickstarter house at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, then turn to a discussion of the Oscar nominees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson discuss the movies they're excited to see at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and what this year's lineup tells us about the state of the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the state of the Oscar now that the ballots for nominations are in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson debate the nominees for the 2016 Golden Globes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For their last episode of the year, Kohn and Thompson discuss the latest developments of Oscar season and what to watch over the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the surprises and snubs of the foreign language Oscar shortlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson anticipate the upcoming Golden Globe nominations and the Critics Choice awards in addition to surveying the newly released documentary shortlist for the Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss all the latest updates to awards season, from the Gotham Awards to the New York Film Critics Circle votes to the Critics Choice nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson review the 2016 nominations for the Independent Spirit Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thompson reports on her experiences at the Governors Awards. They also debate "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the results of the presidential election and explain why they're still optimistic about the future of the film community. Plus: Thoughts on Warren Beatty's "Rules Don't Apply." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson debate Mel Gibson's latest film in addition to recent documentary awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the way critics awards can sway awards season. Plus: Our favorite horror movies just in time for Halloween. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the recent Gotham Awards nominations and why "Moonlight" has serious Oscar season prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson debate the new Kelly Reichardt movie "Certain Women" and also explore the narrowing field of documentary candidates in awards season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson get into a heated debate about whether or not the newly released "The Birth of a Nation" is any good. Plus: Why Annette Bening just entered the Oscar race with "20th Century Women." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss New York Film Festival opener "13TH" and other new films dealing with issues of race. Plus: What to make of the tempestuous Nate Parker interview on "60 Minutes," and new releases "Deepwater Horizon" and "Queen of Katwe." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson talk through the foreign language Oscar submissions from around the world, whether or not "La La Land" can hold onto its best picture frontrunner status, and what to expect from this year's Fantastic Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson record this week's episode from the Toronto International Film Festival and take audience questions on Facebook Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson kick off the Toronto International Film Festival by looking through the lineup for some potential highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson dig through the upcoming Telluride Film Festival lineup to discuss the movies they're most excited to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson look ahead to next week's Telluride Film Festival lineup. Plus: A whole bunch of new releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Well, here we are at the finale! With the end of Emmys voting on the horizon, Anne Thompson and Michael Schneider bring the rest of their predictions to a close. This week, the dramas, TV movies and limited series are front and center. Will HBO continue their run with an "All the Way" win? Have enough people seen "Mr. Robot" to continue the show's surprise run? Which showrunner will walk away with the drama writing prize? Time to complete the collection with the last of the 2016 Emmys Screen Talk episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the scandal surrounding "The Birth of a Nation" director Nate Parker and its potential impact on the film's Oscar chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Schneider and Anne Thompson parse the Emmy comedy categories, which are dominated--surprise--by HBO awards perennial "Veep." Can anything catch up with it? Is Jill Soloway going to win a second Emmy for "Transparent?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More Emmys predictions! Anne Thompson and Michael Schneider survey the landscape in the acting categories for Drama and Limited Series. How many repeat winners will we have this year? Is Viola Davis vs. Taraji P. Henson the closest race of the bunch? And is there anything "The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story" won't win on Emmys night? Plus, a look back at the second week of the TCA Summer Press Tour, including a TCA Awards recap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the major selections for several upcoming fall festivals and examine what those placements mean for their awards and commercial prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Screen Talk Emmys predictions continue! Anne Thompson and Michael Schneider debate the leaders in the Supporting Acting categories. Is Tony Hale a lock to repeat for "Veep?" Will a resurrected Jon Snow lead to different "Game of Thrones" winners on Emmys night? Will Kate McKinnon's breakout summer end up in a spoiler run? Plus, an update from the TCA Summer Press Tour: "The Get Down," "The Night Of," Colbert and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thompson reports from Michael Moore's film festival in Travers City before the duo delve into the Toronto International Film Festival lineup as Oscar season starts to come into focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Week 1 of Screen Talk Emmys predictions! Anne Thompson and Michael Schneider debate the leaders in the Variety Sketch, Variety Talk and Reality Competition categories. Will long-time fave "The Amazing Race" or a surprise newcomer beat last year’s "The Voice?" Will John Oliver run away as the only "Daily Show" grad in the race? Will "Key & Peele" be the favorites with their last chance to win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Kate Erbland joins Anne Thompson for a look back at the past month in movies. Did a single-star beach horror movie signal a return to mid-budget hits? Can a "Star Trek" movie find something new to offer? How does Mike Birbiglia's latest, "Don't Think Twice" stack up against its blockbuster competition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Now that we've sifted through the Emmy nominations, Anne and Michael discuss the biggest surprises, head-scratching inclusions and the stars that were recognized a year too late. As streaming services continue to claim their share of the overall nods, where does this leave the broadcast networks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the five-part "O.J.: Made In America" documentary and whether it could actually win an Oscar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn is joined by critic David Ehrlich to discuss the late filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami. Plus: Why Spielberg's "The BFG" flopped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the 683 new members to the Academy and what it means for the future of the institution. Plus: Why "Neon Demon" flopped, "Swiss Army Man" soared, and "Tarzan" kind of sucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Established favorites are returning to the Emmy fold, but which newcomers have the best chance of breaking through to the final six? Also, some thoughts on a recent showrunner gun summit and how TV deals with that particular type of violence on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss two new releases from Amazon Studios — "Neon Demon" and "Wiener-Dog" — in addition to several other new releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anne Thompson and Michael Scheider discuss the contenders for Outstanding Comedy Series in the Emmy race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson debate the new Pixar film in addition to recent panel discussions on film distribution and criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn joins Thompson and Schneider for the latest look at current Emmy frontrunners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson debate the best films released so far this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the first Emmys edition of Screen Talk, Anne Thompson and Michael Schneider discuss how the Emmys race differs from the Oscar race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Screen Talk turns 100 with an introduction from a very special listener as Kohn and Thompson explain why they love arguing about the movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson debate the highs and lows of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and the impact it will have on the rest of the year in moviegoing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson record this week's episode in front of a live audience at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss their experiences during the first few days of the Cannes Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson debate the success of "Captain America: Civil War" and look ahead to the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss new releases, the indie box office, DreamWorks' sale and why movie theaters are surviving so many changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson take a (very early) stab at 2017 Oscar predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson review some of the big film news from CinemaCon and the newly announced Cannes Film Festival lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson on Warner Bros. new focus on tentpole movies and what it means for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the insane success of "Batman v Superman" even though nobody seems to like it, and why filmmakers like Richard Linklater are persevering anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the failure of the latest superhero tentpole before shifting focus to the upcoming Cannes Film Festival lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson record this week's episode in front of a live audience at the SXSW Film Festival and discuss the future of the film industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the films and events they're anticipating at the upcoming SXSW Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss their experiences attending the 2016 Academy Awards ceremony and what surprised them about the night's big winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The votes are in, the campaigns have concluded and the ceremony will take place on Sunday night. Theories about the frontrunners have shifted dramatically over the last few months, and while some consensus has formed around major categories, there are reasons to expect a few surprises. In this week's super-sized episode of Screen Talk, Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson talk through Thompson's final picks, which includes a couple of safe bets and more than one risky choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the strong possibility that "The Revenant" will win best picture and what it says about the film industry. Plus: What's going on with The Weinstein Company? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the recent luncheon for Oscar nominees in Los Angeles and why the best picture race is harder to call than ever. Could "Room" sneak to victory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson share their favorites from Sundance and provide updates on the Oscar race following last weekend's SAG awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson join a live audience at the Kickstarter Green Room in Park City to discuss the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Brueggemann joins Anne Thompson and Eric Kohn as they record in Park City at the start of this year's festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thompson and Kohn are joined by Kate Erbland to discuss the good, the bad and the unexpected of the 2016 Oscar nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson dig through a busy week of awards season updates, then look ahead to the Golden Globes coming up this weekend and the Oscar nominations right around the corner on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the final episode of Screen Talk in 2016, Kohn and Thompson talk through the movie highlights from the past 12 months and review some of the films they're most excited about for the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss a packed set of options this holiday weekend, from "The Hateful Eight" to "The Revenant" — and let's not forget about "Star Wars"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson offer their spoiler-free takes on "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" as well as the American Film Institute's top 10 films and television shows of 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson are joined by Awards Daily's Sasha Stone to go over the recent Golden Globes and SAG nominations to evaluate an incredibly confusing and unpredictable awards season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson share their top 10 films of 2015. Plus: How three big awards announcements this week changed the Oscar race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Independent Spirit Awards nominations are here! And this time, Kohn and Thompson find less to complain about than usual. They discuss some of the welcome surprises among the nominees and their possible impact on Oscar season. Plus: Why The Weinstein Company is scaling back its film slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, The Hollywood Reporter took a lot of heat for its all-white cover of actresses in this year's Oscar race. But was that the fault of the magazine or the industry? In this week's Screen Talk, co-hosts Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson discuss the controversy surrounding that cover and how it speaks to larger issues. Additionally, Thompson shares her experiences at the Academy's Governors Awards, where she hobnobbed with Will Smith, Spike Lee and many others. The duo also look ahead to a couple of big fall movies that haven't screened yet, and a few that did only recently: "The Big Short" and "Creed." Plus: Thompson shares memories from working on the first "Rocky." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With DOC NYC kicking off its "Short List" sidebar this week, Kohn and Thompson debate the political nature of the documentary community and how it impacts the awards race. Plus: Why Will Smith won't win an Oscar for "Concussion." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss Angelina Jolie's AFI Fest opener "By the Sea," anticipate other titles in the festival, and consider the ramifications of trailers for both the new Spike Lee joint and "Star Wars." Plus: Is Harvey Weinstein behind Tarantino's publicity woes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discussion Netflix's recent announcement that "Beasts of No Nation" has been viewed more than three million times on its platform. How might that impact the movie's Oscar campaign? Plus: The disappointing box office numbers for "Steve Jobs" and the awards season prospects for the latest Spike Lee Joint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the nominations for the Gotham Awards and speculate on their potential impact as the Oscar race picks up. They also touch on which films seem to have lost momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson examine three best picture contenders opening in theaters this week. Plus: That time Quentin Tarantino sent Thompson a Facebook message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A lot has changed in the movie world over the past week. Last week, when Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson recorded Indiewire's weekly Screen Talk podcast at the New York Film Festival, they had not yet seen Steven Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies," Danny Boyle's "Steve Jobs" was on the verge of another big festival screening, Michael Moore's new documentary "Where to Invade Next" still hadn't found distribution, and the tragic death of filmmaker Chantal Akerman hadn't happened yet. In this week's episode, the co-hosts tackle all those topics, and also provide updates on the Oscar race for the foreign language and documentary categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Monday night, Screen Talk co-hosts Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson gathered with a packed room at the New York Film Festival to record this week's episode and started out with a question: "Why are we here?" Over the course of the episode, which also included a lively audience Q&A, they offered some answers. Special thanks to the Film Society of Lincoln Center for hosting this week's episode at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss all the major players in this year's Oscar season, as well as some of the bigger deals out of the Toronto International Film Festival, and anticipate the upcoming New York Film Festival. Join the duo for a live Screen Talk recording this Monday night at 7:45 p.m. in the amphitheater of the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center at NYFF! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson record this week's episode before a live audience at the Toronto International Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson look through the Toronto lineup while reviewing Telluride to get a sense for where they stand. On Tuesday at noon, the co-hosts will participate in a live recording of Screen Talk in Toronto at the Glenn Gould Studio (250 Front Street West). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson meet up at the Telluride Film Festival to review the lineup and discuss the films they're excited to check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Spike Lee would be among the recipients of its Honorary Awards (another one will go to Gena Rowlands). The decision prompts serious questions about the message the Academy is trying to send. Lee, after all, hasn't made a big studio project in years, and rarely gets along with Hollywood — yet one of the most influential institutions in town has decided to honor his career. Is the Academy trying to offer a mea culpa? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson survey the New York Film Festival lineup, including the addition of Spielberg's latest, and wonder if it will be an awards season player. Plus: More updates on the upcoming Toronto lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anyone who goes to a lot of film festivals is bound to discover great movies that may never land distribution. With the Locarno Film Festival now taking place in Switzerland, Screen Talk co-hosts Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson survey some of the program's highlights and speculate about their release prospects — or lack thereof. They also dig into the documentary program for the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Edward Norton dropped a bombshell in these parts: Speaking with Indiewire's Eric Kohn at the Locarno Film Festival, he suggested that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences could improve awards season by disqualifying nominees whose campaigns are advertised through "For Your Consideration" ads or television appearances. It was a bold concept that elicited a variety of strong reactions, including the two featured on the latest episode of Screen Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson survey the Toronto film festival lineup and explore how it changes Oscar season. Plus: The sinking ship of Relativity, and thoughts on "The End of the Tour" as well as "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss news of recent problems from the set of "The Revenant" and explain why they're excited to see the film anyway. Plus: The many misfortunes of "Southpaw" and your better option in theaters this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Kohn away for the week, Thompson introduces us to new Indiewire Managing Editor, Kate Erbland. They discuss women's strong presence at Comic-Con and the disappointments of True Detective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thompson calls Kohn from Comic Con to share some insights on the first day. Then they debate "Ant Man," a radical new distribution strategy by Paramount, and share their thoughts on two new releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson dig through a number of new trailers to assess the fall movie season. They also debate the sexual politics of "Magic Mike XXL" and look ahead to Comic Con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the recent scandal involving Rose McGowan and wonder why sexism remains an issue in the film industry. They also touch on a new film in release, "What Happened Miss Simone?," released by Netflix, as well as the Netflix original series "Sens8" and "True Detective." Plus: Why are Hollywood movies doing so well at the box office while indie movies are struggling? This episode is sponsored by Vimeo on Demand. Head to vimeo.com/indiewire and use the promo code mentioned in the episode to get a 10% discount on a film recommended by Indiewire's critic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss a number of great movies opening this week, from "Inside Out" to "The Tribe," and also dig into the awards season prospects for "The End of the Tour," which opened BAMCinemaFest this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the fiftieth episode, Kohn and Thompson meet up in New York to preview the upcoming Los Angeles Film Festival and several new releases, including "Jurassic World' and "The Tribe." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the opening night film for the New York Film Festival announced, and headlines blaring that Toronto has relaxed its policy against films that screen at Telluride, the fall movie season is already upon us. Here are some of the films our co-hosts can't wait to see. Plus: The new release you should see this weekend and the one you should skip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the early stirrings of Oscar season from this year's Cannes Film Festival lineup. Plus: Where did Cameron Crowe go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live from the Cannes Film Festival! Anne Thompson, Eric Kohn and managing editor Nigel M. Smith sit down with an audience at the American Pavilion to discuss the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, from the highlights from this year's lineup to the disappointments and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Kohn and Thompson are joined by Indiewire managing editor Nigel Smith from the Cannes Film Festival, where the trio discuss some of the highlights of the program so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the movies they're most excited to see at this year's 2015 Cannes Film Festival. They also touch on the recent Filmmaker Conference that took place this week in Maryland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss Carey Mulligan's first-rate performance in "Far From the Madding Crowd" and whether she's the first serious Oscar contender of 2015. They also dig into contentious remarks about indie films recently made by Robert Downey, Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson remember the late film critic Richard Corliss, who was instrumental in Thompson's early career. They also discuss the latest additions to the Cannes Film Festival lineup as well as their disappointment over "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and what it means for the future of blockbuster filmmaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Kohn and Thompson examine the recent announcement of the 2015 Cannes Film Festival lineup while also delving into bigger questions surrounding the purpose of film festivals as a whole, the increasing role of television and a whole bunch of other issues. They also tackle another round of leaked Sony e-mails and discuss some of this week's new releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss several movies from last year's Cannes Film Festival back in the news this week: "Grace of Monaco," which was recently sold to Lifetime, as well as a pair of titles opening theatrically this weekend -- Ryan Gosling's much-maligned "Lost River" and "Clouds of Sils Maria," which has been generated a fresh wave of hype for Kristen Stewart's performance. They also discuss Alex Garland's "Ex Machina" and the recent exodus of talent agents at CAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson debate the merits (or lack thereof) in "Fast 7," which leads to a broader discussion of studio movies and the tendency for Hollywood to hire young indie directors. They also speculate about the upcoming Cannes Film Festival lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Kohn and Thompson explore some of the possibilities from the upcoming Cannes Film Festival lineup before digging into some of the selections of this year's TCM Classic Film Festival, which began this week with "The Sound of Music." What turns a movie into a "classic," anyway? From there, the hosts dig into Noah Baumbach's newly released "While We're Young" and explore the trajectory of the New York filmmaker's career. They also discuss another new release, the Hungarian drama "White God." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thompson reports from her recent trip to Colombia while Kohn shares his favorite discoveries from the recent SXSW Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Criticwire editor Sam Adams fills in for Anne Thompson in a discussion with co-host Eric Kohn about the highlights of the True/False film festival, as well as whether or not film critics can be objective, and how to deal with those pesky "Ghostbusters" headlines. Plus: The best new movies in theaters this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson discuss the legacy of Albert Maysles. From there, they explore the diversification of Lena Dunham's career and issues surrounding diversity in the film industry. They close by offering their picks among the week's new releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kohn and Thompson reflect on last weekend's Oscar ceremony and look ahead to the rest of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For their final podcast before this year's Academy Awards ceremony, Kohn and Thompson speed around the streets of Los Angeles in anticipation of a busy weekend. The duo offer their predictions on the race and reflect on the way the race has evolved over the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Kohn and Thompson remember the late media journalist David Carr, who also instrumental in developing the New York Times' awards season coverage and became a fixture of the film festival circuit. They also delve into awards season fatigue, with the end of the Oscar race just around the corner, while exploring the state of the current frontrunners. Finally, they dig into this week's new releases -- including "Fifty Shades of Grey," which Thompson says you should see, if you dare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Kohn and Thompson unpack the recently-concluded Sundance Film Festival while examining the status of the Oscar race after taking a week off from discussing it. Plus: What to make of "Jupiter Ascending"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Screen Talk came to Park City for the Sundance Film Festival this week. On Wednesday, Indiewire partnered with Airbnb for a live recording of the latest episode, which took place in front of a sold-out crowd at the Airbnb Haus on Main Street. Introduced by Sundance Film Festival director John Cooper, the episode opened with Kohn and Thompson discussing this year's festival buzz and their different approaches to prioritizing films over the course of the chaotic proceedings. Taking a cue from the Airbnb Haus' theme of "strangers meeting strangers," they reflected on the value of meeting new filmmakers and encountering fresh visions in the festival environment. Then, they spoke with Crystal Moselle, the director of "The Wolfpack," which is currently playing in the festival's U.S. documentary competition and was recently picked up by Magnolia Pictures. Moselle explained how she found the fascinating subjects of her movie, which revolves around a group of siblings forced to remain indoors for most of their lives while learning everything about the world from the movies. Finally, the hosts welcomed standup comedian and filmmaker Bobcat Goldthwait, whose documentary "Call Me Lucky" is also screening in competition. Goldthwait discussed the intentions behind his project, which focuses on outspoken political activist and comedian Barry Crimmins, as well as the role that Robin Williams played in getting the project off the ground. Goldthwait, who considered Williams his best friend, also discussed why he treasures his longtime friendship with the late actor. Later, Goldthwait elaborated on his newfound affinity for the independent film community. The episode concluded with an audience Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the 2015 Sundance Film Festival kicking off, Kohn and Thompson discuss the contrast between awards season and film festival buzz, then dig into the movies they're anticipating at this year's Park City gathering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Kohn and Thompson dig through the recent Oscar nominations to look at some of the surprises, snubs, and predicted frontrunners. Plus: What happens now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the first episode of 2015, Kohn and Thompson discuss potential Oscar nominees for the last time before the nominations are revealed next Thursday. While a lot of the same frontrunners remain in place, there are still a few uncertainties — but that doesn't stop Thompson from sharing eight films that she considers most likely to make the cut for best picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the final episode of 2014, Kohn and Thompson discuss the Sony hack and what it tells us about the film industry in general. They also dig into Oscar season developments and share their resolutions for the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kris Tapley joins the fun as this week's special guest for a conversation about the Golden Globe nominees. Then, Kohn and Thompson share their favorite movies of 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Kohn and Thompson discuss the latest developments in awards season from this week: The Gotham Awards and the New York Film Critics Circle. With the 2015 Sundance Film Festival lineup, the duo also look at the bigger picture: What's the difference between Oscar hype and Sundance hype? Plus: Some thoughts on Angelina Jolie's "Unbroken," Ridley Scott's "Exodus: Gods and Kings," and picks for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Thompson and Kohn evaluate the recent nominees for the Independent Spirit Awards, look ahead to the upcoming New York Film Critics Circle vote, and single out some other 2014 releases that still deserve more attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Kohn and Thompson remember the late Mike Nichols and explore his unique role in the industry. They also look ahead to the upcoming documentary shortlist and why that process matters during Oscar season. Thompson catches up on "Ida" and "The Tale of Princess Kaguya," while Kohn shares his thoughts on "Selma" and "American Sniper." After they take a question from Twitter, Thompson offers her thoughts on the latest "Hunger Games" installment and Kohn recommends his favorite new release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Thompson at the Los Cabos Film Festival in Mexico and Kohn in Key West, the pair discuss two new fall movies that premiered this week, "Selma" and "America Sniper," examining the Oscar odds for both. They also touch on whether or not Julianne Moore has momentum for her performance in "Still Alice" and if the newly released "Foxcatcher" remains a major player. Outside of awards season chatter, the duo also address the foreign language winners of AFI Fest's New Auteurs section, for which they both served on the jury. NOTE: Due to challenging recording circumstances, some of the audio in this recording is challenged by background sounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Kohn and Thomson discuss AFI Fest opening night film "A Most Violent Year," the latest drama from J.C. Chandor, and explore why it faces a tough road ahead during awards season. Considering the news that Jessica Chastain has been limiting in her promotion of the movie because of her obligations to "Interstellar," the duo touch on Christopher Nolan's domineering control over the marketing efforts behind his film. They also dig deeper into the acting categories as the Oscar race continues to heat up. Finally, they turn to their favorite new releases, with Thompson favoring the Terrence Malick-inspired "The Better Angels" and Kohn praising the Netflix documentary "Virguna." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the 20th episode, Kohn and Thompson sift through the mailbox to address listener questions about the Oscar race. But first, they debate a bunch of new movies, including "Interstellar" — which Kohn liked more than Thompson — and "The Theory of Everything," which Thompson liked more than Kohn. They also discuss "Nightcrawler" and the impact of the recent IDA Documentary Award nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Thompson and Kohn discuss the newly announced Gotham awards nominees. Do they have any impact on the Oscar race? Next week, Screen Talk celebrates its 20th episode by inviting our listeners to submit questions to the hosts, which they will address throughout the episode. You can send them to Kohn or Thompson on Twitter or write e-mail Eric Kohn at eric@indiewire.com with the subject line "Screen Talk question." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the latest episode, Thompson and Kohn discuss Laura Poitras' "Citizenfour," the acclaimed documentary on Edward Snowden that premiered last week at the New York Film Festival, and wonder if it has shaken up the Oscar race for best documentary. They also revisit the best picture race and debate whether "Birdman" or "Boyhood" currently has more moment (and whether any of that matters). With the 20th anniversary of "Pulp Fiction" upon us, Thompson recalls that movie's role in the Oscar race two decades ago, and then the duo turn to more recommendations opening this week, including "The Book of Life" and "Listen Up Philip." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the latest installment, Kohn and Thompson debate Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice," and whether or not it's too confusing for its own good. After discussing the movie's Oscar prospects, the duo turn to David Ayer's "Fury," another movie with dicey awards season odds. They also touch on other players in the Oscar race, including foreign language submissions as well as frontrunners "Foxcatcher" and "Boyhood," before turning to their picks among this week's new releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the latest episode, Kohn and Thompson debate the merits of David Fincher's "Gone Girl," which opened the New York Film Festival and hits theaters this weekend. They also dig into the developing Oscar race, including the news surrounding two producer credits on "Boyhood," along with foreign language and documentary contenders. Turning to other new releases, Kohn singles out Mathieu Amalric's erotic noir "The Blue Room" as one highlight, while Thompson continues to praise "Tracks" — and bemoan its neglect. The duo close by touching on two big stories involving Netflix: The company's production of a sequel to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and a curious 4-picture deal with Adam Sandler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the verge of opening night at the New York Film Festival, Kohn and Thompson single out some of their favorites from the lineup and discuss some of the latest updates to the Oscar race. They also highlight their favorite movies in new release, including "Jimi: All Is By My Side" and "Hellaware." Kohn also shares some thoughts on the Jeremy Renner drama "Kill the Messenger," since reviews of the October release came out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While Eric reports on the wild genre films screening at Austin's Fantastic Fest and Anne shares a hilarious anecdote about Keanu Reeves, the duo mainly focus on shake-ups to Oscar season, including new developments for "Boyhood" and several foreign language contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anne and Eric meet up at the Toronto International Film Festival to discuss how this year's lineup impacted the Oscar race. They also single out some of the best and worst titles in the program, including several that have yet to find distribution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anne and Eric meet at the Telluride Film Festival to discuss the Oscar chances for "Birdman," "Wild," "The Imitation Game" and other movies at the festival, while delving into other highlights from the lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this special Telluride-themed episode, Eric and Anne discuss potential films that may screen at the Colorado festival next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anne and Eric reflect on the careers of two major talents that died this week, Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall. They also discuss the prospects of a new distribution company, their favorite show among the latest Emmy nominees, and single out the best new movies opening in the U.S. this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric reports on films he's seeing at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, including the five hour-plus "From What Is Before." The duo discuss another long movie, "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby," set to be released this year in two parts, before turning to a discussion of another long-form narrative in progress: Steven Soderbergh's new show "The Knick." They also share their picks for the week: Eric singles out Joaquim Pinto's "What Now? Remind Me" and Anne praises "The One I Love." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anne reports on the "Interstellar" panel at Comic Con and the pair discuss whether the movie will be worth the hype. They also debate the merits of another big science fiction movie, "Guardians of the Galaxy," and return to the potential Oscar prospects for Philip Seymour Hoffman. Turning to new releases, Anne gushes about Brendan Gleeson in "Calvary," while Eric makes the case for James Franco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anne reports from the floor (literally) of San Diego Comic Con, sharing her thoughts on footage from The Weinstein Company's "The Giver," and the pair reflect on the overlap between fan world and the indie sphere. Turning to new releases, they discuss Philip Seymour Hoffman's role in "A Most Wanted Man," and explore whether the late actor could land a posthumous Oscar nomination. They also return to the topic of fall season movies to get a handle on the newly announced Toronto and Venice festival lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indiewire's chief film critic Eric Kohn talks with Thompson on Hollywood's Anne Thompson about the world of film festivals and new releases from the indie world and beyond. In this episode, they touch on recent shakeups at the Los Angeles Film Festival and the New York Film Festival's opening night film, David Fincher's "Gone Girl," which is one of several fall season movies right around the corner. Anticipating several more, the pair wonder what will happen to the buzz surrounding great movies in theaters now. They also discuss new films from Woody Allen and Zach Braff, the rise of Kickstarter-financed film productions, and Rupert Murdoch's attempts to take over Time Warner. The episode concludes with another installment of "Nikki Watch," an ongoing assessment of Nikki Finke's return to the media arena. Screen Talk is now available on iTunes. Subscribe here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indiewire-podcast/id893977298?mt=2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indiewire's chief film critic Eric Kohn talks with Thompson on Hollywood's Anne Thompson about the world of film festivals and new releases of all shapes and sizes. In this week's episode, the pair discuss Mel Gibson's current options as a filmmaker along with the surprisingly great "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," and why star Andy Serkis probably won't get an Oscar nomination for his performance as monkey leader Caesar. They also delve into the notoriously secretive marketplace for video-on-demand releases and conclude with a special plea that people go see "Boyhood," though Anne is certain most listeners were going to do that, anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indiewire's chief film critic Eric Kohn talks with Thompson on Hollywood's Anne Thompson about the world of film festivals and new releases of all shapes and sizes. In this week's special 4th of July episode: Is Melissa McCarthy's "Tammy" commendable for trying something different even though it doesn't really work? What does Steve James' "Life Itself" tell us about the lasting value of Roger Ebert? Also: Anne remembers Paul Mazursky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indiewire's chief film critic Eric Kohn talks with Thompson on Hollywood's Anne Thompson about the world of film festivals and new releases of all shapes and sizes. In this week's episode: Does "Transformers" take the focus off better movies? Is TV taking over? New release recommendations: "Begin Again" and "Snowpiercer." Plus: The weekly "Nikki Watch" segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indiewire's chief film critic Eric Kohn talks with Thompson on Hollywood's Anne Thompson about the best movies of 2014 so far, Richard Linklater's "Boyhood," and some of the best new releases this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indiewire's chief film critic Eric Kohn talks with Thompson on Hollywood's Anne Thompson about the world of film festivals and new releases of all shapes and sizes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices