Episodes

  • Digging Into This Year's Telluride Lineup, from 'Hamnet' to 'Bugonia' and More

    Digging Into This Year's Telluride Lineup, from 'Hamnet' to 'Bugonia' and More
    Aug 29 2025
    Special guest David Ehrlich joins the podcast to offer some early reviews ("Jay Kelly," "Bugonia," "Cover-Up") and takes on the Colorado festival selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Our Top Films of the '70s & Tarantino Podcast News

    Our Top Films of the '70s & Tarantino Podcast News
    Aug 23 2025
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    31 mins
  • 'Splitsville' Writers & Stars Michael Angelo Covino & Kyle Marvin, Topic Studio Heads Ryan Heller & Michael Bloom

    'Splitsville' Writers & Stars Michael Angelo Covino & Kyle Marvin, Topic Studio Heads Ryan Heller & Michael Bloom
    Aug 15 2025
    Today Anne has a double interview episode about two of our favorite teams working in indie films. First, co-writers and stars of the new comedy 'Splitsville' share how their close friendship helps them master heartfelt comedies. Then, the Executive VP and CEO of Topic studios reveal how they've been so successful backing filmmakers like Covino and Marvin, and what's next for the rising studio.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • We Loved 'Weapons'; What's Where in the Fall Festivals, & Speculating about New Bond

    We Loved 'Weapons'; What's Where in the Fall Festivals, & Speculating about New Bond
    Aug 8 2025
    Anne and Ryan are positive on a number of new releases this week, from the much anticipated horror film 'Weapons' to Season 2 of 'Wednesday' and the premiere of 'Alien: Earth.' Then they run down the fall film festival announcements before speculating on what a Denis Villeneuve directed, Stephen Knight might look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • A Controversial Week in Hollywood: Paramount, MUBI & Executives; Is 'The Naked Gun' a Return to Theatrical Comedy?

    A Controversial Week in Hollywood: Paramount, MUBI & Executives; Is 'The Naked Gun' a Return to Theatrical Comedy?
    Aug 1 2025
    Anne and Ryan discuss a week of heavy upheaval in Hollywood, from the finalization of the politically motivated Paramount sale, to a slew of changes in the executive world, and a controversial investor in MUBI that has filmmakers protesting. Plus reactions to 'The Naked Gun' and 'Together.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • 'Fantastic Four' Review, Fall Festival Lineup Analysis, & Steven Colbert Reactions

    'Fantastic Four' Review, Fall Festival Lineup Analysis, & Steven Colbert Reactions
    Jul 25 2025
    Anne and Ryan banter this week about the latest attempt to right the Marvel ship (0:57), predict the upcoming fall festivals and the early awards hopefuls joining their lineups (8:12), and react to the shocking news of Steven Colbert's cancelation (18:52). Plus, why wont studios put fun movies in theaters (23:24)? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Who Won the Emmy Nominations; 'Eddington' Reactions; Venice Film Festival Preview

    Who Won the Emmy Nominations; 'Eddington' Reactions; Venice Film Festival Preview
    Jul 16 2025
    IndieWire's Ryan Lattanzio is joined by Awards Editor Marcus Jones to break down which Emmy nominations are worth caring about, predict which films will premiere at Venice this year, and explain their mixed reactions to Ari Aster's newest film 'Eddington' about American mania in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • 'Superman' Is Here, What Did We Think?; Debating the 100 Best Movies of the Century; Lena Dunham's Return to TV

    'Superman' Is Here, What Did We Think?; Debating the 100 Best Movies of the Century; Lena Dunham's Return to TV
    Jul 11 2025
    Anne Thompson joined Ryan Lattanzio in person at the IndieWire New York studio to discuss new releases from 'Superman' to the Palme d'Or winner 'It Was Just an Accident.' Then they debate the New York Times best 100 movies of the century list, and reveal their own Top 10s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins