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"Supporting Acting Predictions and TCA Roundup" (Emmys Edition Episode 7) Aug 03, 2016

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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!

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Fall Movie Analysis and Michael Moore's Film Festival (Episode 108) Jul 29, 2016

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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.

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"Predictions, Round 1: Key & Peele (& John & Ninja)"(Emmys Edition Episode 6) Jul 27, 2016

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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?

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"Trekking Towards Comic-Con 2016" (Episode 107) Jul 22, 2016

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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?

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"Recapping the Nominations: Surprises, Lags and Network Power Shifts" (Emmys Edition Episode 5) Jul 20, 2016

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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?

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"Why 'OJ: Made In America' Is An Early Oscar Frontrunner" (Episode 106) Jul 15, 2016

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Kohn and Thompson discuss the five-part "O.J.: Made In America" documentary and whether it could actually win an Oscar.

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"Why Every Film Lover Should Know Abbas Kiarostami" (Episode 105) Jul 08, 2016

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Kohn is joined by critic David Ehrlich to discuss the late filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami. Plus: Why Spielberg's "The BFG" flopped.

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"We Breakdown The Academy's New Diversity Push" (Episode 104) Jul 01, 2016

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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.

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"Surveying the Late Night Landscape for Talk Show Nominees" (Emmys Edition Episode 4) Jun 30, 2016

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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.

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"Amazon Studios: So Far So Good, But Plenty of Questions" (Episode 103) Jun 24, 2016

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Kohn and Thompson discuss two new releases from Amazon Studios — "Neon Demon" and "Wiener-Dog" — in addition to several other new releases.

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