IndieWire: Screen Talk
518 episodes · 12 with AI analysis
Each week on Screen Talk, IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio debate the indie film world and beyond -- from film festivals to new releases and the future of the business.
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Analyzed Episodes
Apr 17, 2026
Live with Jeremy O. Harris from Lincoln Center
Box office performance analysisCannes Film Festival lineup and acquisitionsIndependent film distribution strategies
View AnalysisApr 10, 2026
Judging the Cannes Lineup, Plus Special Guest Christopher Abbott
Cannes Film Festival 2026 lineup analysisInternational cinema trendsIndependent film distribution challenges
View AnalysisMar 27, 2026
David Zazlav's Disturbing Success Story; Are Zendaya and Robert Pattinson good in "The Drama"?; Parsing "Project Hail Mary" Box Office
Project Hail Mary box office performanceDavid Zaslav Warner Bros exit packageCannes Film Festival 2025 lineup predictions
View AnalysisMar 20, 2026
Oscars Review from Inside the Dolby; The Problem with Oscars Press; What's Up Next for the Winners?
Oscar ceremony analysis and behind-the-scenes insightsAwards prediction methodology and precursor analysisInternational voting patterns in Academy Awards
View AnalysisMar 13, 2026
Praise for "Project Hail Mary"; Predicting the Oscar Shorts; SXSW Preview
Theatrical window strategiesOscar predictions and analysisScience fiction film adaptation
View AnalysisMar 6, 2026
The Bride! Reactions + Oscars 2026: Can Sinners Upset One Battle After Another?
2026 Oscar predictions and analysisFilm release strategy and timingAwards campaign authenticity
View AnalysisFeb 27, 2026
Paramount Trumps Netflix in Warner Bros. Sale; BAFTA’s Complex Controversy; Anticipating the Actor Awards
Warner Bros Discovery acquisitionNetflix regulatory challengesParamount Skydance merger
View AnalysisFeb 20, 2026
A Rough Weekend for Indie Film: Spirit Awards, Berlin Controversy, and Big Questions
Independent Spirit Awards ceremony critiqueBerlin Film Festival political controversiesFilm distribution and acquisition challenges
View AnalysisFeb 13, 2026
How Santa Barbara Impacts the Oscar Race; "Wuthering Heights" Isn't Sexy Enough; Plus "Crime 101" & "Send Help"
Santa Barbara Film FestivalOscar campaigning strategiesTheatrical vs streaming distribution
View AnalysisFeb 6, 2026
"Wuthering Heights" Buzz & 40 Years Covering Sundance in Park City
Sundance Film Festival transition from Park City to BoulderWuthering Heights adaptation by Emerald FennellIndependent film distribution challenges
View AnalysisJan 30, 2026
The Best Films at Sundance, Safdie Brothers Drama, & Guest Roger Durling, executive director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival final year in Park CityBAFTA nominations analysisSafdie Brothers controversy
View AnalysisJan 23, 2026
Oscar Nomination Reactions & Winner Predictions
Oscar nominations analysisBest Picture predictionsNetflix awards strategy
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