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Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio on Mel Brooks, Summer Movie Preview, and Debating the Controversial 'Blue Film' May 08, 2026

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Anne and Ryan are joined this week by the co-directors of the new documentary "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man." Apatow and Bonfiglio share their personal histories with Brooks and his films, and reveal the challenges of explaining comedic genius on film. But first our hosts share their most anticipated summer movies, and wade into the controversy surrounding the new fetish focused "Blue Film."

Read our full review of "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/mel-brooks-documentary-review-the-99-year-old-man-hbo-1235174062/

Read our review of "Blue Film" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/blue-film-review-1235155912/

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“The Devil Wears Prada 2” Hits Too Close to Home; “Michael” is Merely Moments; “Mother Mary” Nails the Music; Lena Dunham’s Memoir May 01, 2026

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This week: a flurry of reviews. Hosts Ann Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio review “Michael,” a musical biopic that shies away from controversy (8:10) and “Mother Mary,” a movie about a made up musician that nails the musical performances and not much else. (13:00) They also react to “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and explain why it feels a bit too real for those of us in the entertainment press. (17:43) Finally, both recount their recent trips to Broadway, including a shocking role for John Lithgow (22:33). But first, a fun chat about Lena Dunham’s new Memoir “Famesick” (0:43).

Read our full reviews for:

"Michael "- https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/michael-review-jackson-movie-biopic-sanitized-dull-1235189524/

"Mother Mary" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/mother-mary-movie-review-anne-hathaway-a24-1235188817/

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-review-meryl-streep-anne-hathaway-1235189949/

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CinemaCon and the Year Ahead in Movies; The Current State of Theatrical Horror; & Special Guest John Early Apr 24, 2026

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Ryan is joined this week by a trio of fabulous guests. First we have IndieWire's senior business reporter Brian Welk to break down the news out of CinemaCon. Then IndieWire's resident horror movie maven Alison Foreman dishes on "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" and the current state of theatrical horror. Finally, John Early sits down with us to discuss his upcoming film "Maddie's Secret" which he produced and stars in, as well as his experience on Broadway.

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Live with Jeremy O. Harris from Lincoln Center Apr 17, 2026

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Renowned playwright, screenwriter, and actor Jeremy O. Harris joins Anne and Ryan live at Lincoln Center in New York City. Harris discusses his newest film "Erupcja" which he produced and stars in alongside Charli XCX. He also breaks down how the instant success of "Slave Play" impacted his artistic development, and teases what he's working on next.

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Judging the Cannes Lineup, Plus Special Guest Christopher Abbott Apr 10, 2026

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Actor Christopher Abbott, seen last year in The Testament of Ann Lee and Wolf Man, sat down with IndieWire's Ryan Lattanzio to reflect on his career and preview his upcoming role in Death of a Salesman on Broadway. (18:47) Abbott shares his perspective as an actor on the indie film business, and what he learned from bigger studio projects like Kraven the Hunter. But first, IndieWire's chief film critic David Ehrlich joins for our first look at the Cannes Film Festival lineup. (00:44).

Listen to IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast, a weekly conversation with leading Directors and Showrunners about their process and craft. Learn the tools of the trade behind your favorite films and series.

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David Zazlav's Disturbing Success Story; Parsing "Project Hail Mary" Box Office; New Releases Reactions Mar 27, 2026

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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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Oscars Review from Inside the Dolby; The Problem with Oscars Press; What's Up Next for the Winners? Mar 20, 2026

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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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Praise for "Project Hail Mary"; Predicting the Oscar Shorts; SXSW Preview Mar 13, 2026

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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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The Bride! Reactions + Oscars 2026: Can Sinners Upset One Battle After Another? Mar 07, 2026

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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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Paramount Trumps Netflix in Warner Bros. Sale; BAFTA’s Complex Controversy; Anticipating the Actor Awards Feb 27, 2026

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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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