On this episode of IndieWire: Screen Talk, Editor-at-Large Anne Thompson and Executive Editor Ryan Lattanzio break down the highs and lows of the fall festival circuit in “Venice vs. Telluride: The Best and Worst of the Fall Fests So Far.” From buzzy premieres to surprising misfires, they weigh in on standout films, awards contenders, and how each fest is shaping the season ahead.

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Special guest David Ehrlich joins the podcast to offer some early reviews ("Jay Kelly," "Bugonia," "Cover-Up") and takes on the Colorado festival selection.

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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..

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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.

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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.'

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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)?

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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.

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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.

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