IndieWire: Screen Talk

IndieWire editors Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio dive into a busy week for films and film news. They break down what the box office success of "Project Hail Mary" means for star Ryan Gosling and the state of movie going, before taking a broad look at the disturbing success story of outgoing Warner Bros. CEO and current Hollywood pariah David Zazlav. Finally they look at several upcoming films including the latest Steven Soderbergh film "The Christophers" and the video game adaptation "Exit 8." Plus new indie studio Row K in crisis, and a peek at the Sonoma International Film Festival.

What Zazlav's Rise to Power Means for Hollywood - https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/wall-street-killed-hollywood-warner-bros-1235185461/

Dive into the sound design of "Project Hail Mary" - https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/project-hail-mary-sound-rocky-language-1235185641/

Row K Financial Problems, Explained - https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/row-k-financial-investigation-explained-1235185729/

1:22 - Row K in Crisis

5:49 - "Project Hail Mary" Box Office

12:24 - Davis Zazlav's Disturbing Success

15:15 - Anticipating the Cannes lineup

18:05 - Steven Soderbergh's "The Christophers"

21:05 - New video game adaptation "Exit 8"

22:30 - What to see this weekend
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We made it to the grand finale of the awards season! Listen to Anne and Ryan share their thoughts on the big races, how the show went over live inside the Dolby Theater, and what projects the winners have coming up next. Then they peek ahead at the Cannes film festival and discuss its effect on the Oscars, and also look to the upcoming "Dune: Part 3" and its place in Chalamet's career following his best actor loss.

0:00 - Reviewing the Oscars telecast

10:27 - After parties and the problem with press access

18:27 - What's up next for the Oscar winners?

29:10 - A peek ahead at Cannes

30:41 - "Dune: Part 3" trailer and Timothée Chalamet's post-loss career.

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IndieWire editors Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio share their enjoyment of the new space adventure "Project Hail Mary," and discuss the influence of directors Lorde and Miller. Then they walk us all through the Oscar Shorts categories and what's going on with Universal's theatrical windowing, before wrapping up with a look at this year's SXSW.

0:00 - Intro

1:22 - "Project Hail Mary" Review

8:57 - Previewing the Oscars Telecast

14:12 - Predicting the Shorts Categories

22:59 - Universal's Theatrical Exhibition Windows

26:51 - Looking Forward to SXSW
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On this episode of Screen Talk, Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio debate Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride!, break down their 2026 Oscar predictions, and dig into one of the most unpredictable races in years, including whether Sinners has the momentum to upset One Battle After Another for Best Picture, where Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet stand in Best Actor, and how the Academy’s new voting rules could shape the final outcome.
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Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio  react to the sudden turn of events in the Warner Bros. sale, and unpack the entertainment and political ramifications. Then they discuss a controversy filled week in film, from the BAFTAs to Berlin, reflecting on how the BAFTA’s incident as well as the upcoming Actor Awards will impact the Oscar race. Finally they each recommend a new release to check out.

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