Best IndieWires Podcasts (2025)

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'Superman' Is Here, What Did We Think?; Debating the 100 Best Movies of the Century; Lena Dunham's Return to TV 28:21

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4d ago28:21

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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Sound Design of David Lynch with Studio Manager Dean Hurley 1:40:00

5d ago1:40:00

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One of our favorite insights into David Lynch's filmmaking comes from Dean Hurley, Lynch's all around sound guy and one of the master's closest collaborators for decades. Hurley reveals that to create one of a kind art, one must have a one of a kind creative process. Listen to our deep dive into Lynch's approach to sound, his process itself was a p…

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'This Is Spinal Tap' Director Rob Reiner 30:49

12d ago30:49

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Director Rob Reiner returns to Filmmaker Toolkit to talk with IndieWire features writer Jim Hemphill about “This is Spinal Tap.” Released in 1984 to widespread acclaim, Reiner’s debut feature created a new form of comedy that inspired countless hours of “mockumentary” TV episodes and films in the decades to follow. On the occasion of the film’s the…

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'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Gareth Edwards 37:19

13d ago37:19

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris O'Falt

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'Sorry Baby' Director Eva Victor 30:36

14d ago30:36

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The writer, director, and star of the Sundance hit and new A24 release joins IndieWire's Chris O'Falt to break down their directorial debut. Eva was forthright about the challenges of learning how to direct (including a graduate level film class of sorts supervised by Barry Jenkins) and also explored how she balanced a gentle tonal approach to a to…

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Arthouse that Works – Distribution Insights from the Nostradamus Report 48:50

16d ago48:50

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Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by media industry analyst Johanna Koljonen, it delves deep into the evolving strategies for distributing Arthouse cinema and reaching international audiences beyond traditional channels. The 2025 Nostradamus Report paints a picture of an Arthouse l…

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Jurassic World: Rebirth Screenwriter David Koepp on Writing for Blockbuster Franchises; Plus F1 Reactions & Why Some Sequels Work and Some Fizzle, 50:32

18d ago50:32

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Indiewire: Screen Talk

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'F1' Director Joseph Kosinski 33:06

20d ago33:06

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The director of 'Top Gun: Maverick' returns to the big screen with his latest feat of cinematic speed. If you want to understand how they really shot F1, this is the interview to listen to. Kosinski breaks down why putting cameras on an F1 car was harder than an a fighter jet, and he reveals the key role VFX played in embedding this movie within an…

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'28 Years Later' Director Danny Boyle 32:37

25d ago32:37

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After reigniting the zombie movie over two decades ago with the groundbreaking '28 Days Later,' Boyle returns to the directors chair along with his writing partner Alex Garland to innovate in the horror space once again. He breaks down the advanced iPhone rigs they used to capture a new sense of violent speed, and digs into the surprisignly emotion…

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'What We Do In The Shadows' Director Yana Gorskaya 34:25

25d ago34:25

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Director, executive producer, and longtime "What We Do In The Shadows" editor Yana Gorskaya discusses why all directors should have to edit a TV comedy, the ambitious designs, props, and worldbuilding that went into creating an afterlife for its Staten Island vampires, the joys of shooting on film for the series finale, and more. Learn more about y…

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Predicting the Films of the Fall Festivals, '28 Years Later' First Reaction, & Summer Box Office Opens Strong 25:37

25d ago25:37

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'Materialists' Director Celine Song 42:28

27d ago42:28

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The acclaimed writer and director of 'Past Lives' is back to explore the rules and rituals of love in the modern age once again. This time she draws on her own history as a matchmaker to craft a story that dissects romance tropes, and how we define value in other people, and ourselves. Watch full episodes of the Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast: https://y…

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Box Office Chances for Wes Anderson, 'Materialists', 'MI:8', Which Broadway Shows Make the Best Films & Behind the Scenes of IndieWire's TV Honors 30:02

1M ago30:02

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Indiewire: Screen Talk

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Dropout's 'Very Important People' Director Tamar Levine & Actor Vic Michaelis 45:14

1M ago45:14

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This send up of the interview format from our friends at Dropout challenges comedians to conduct conversations as elaborately created characters. From complex special effects and costumes to the reality breaking meta-narrative, there is a lot to dig into with this series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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First Reactions to 'Materialists', 'F1', and 'The Life of Chuck' & Should Exhibitors be Allowed in The Academy? 37:20

1M ago37:20

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IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Latanzio give their reactions to some of the most anticipated releases coming our way, from a thoughtful romantic drama to the big follow up from the team behind 'Top Gun: Maverick' and even the odd little TIFF audience winner that's getting a unique marketing push from NEON. Finally they give their takes on the b…

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'Hacks' Showrunners Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs 33:09

1M ago33:09

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Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs, two of the three co-creators of "Hacks" and two of its writers and directors, talk to IndieWire about giving Ava and Deborah an antagonistic relationship like never before in Season 4. The pair discuss how their team has continued to evolve the filmmaking language of the show and set new challenges for themselves — …

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'Ren Faire' Director Lance Oppenheim 1:02:55

1M ago1:02:55

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The Filmmaker Toolkit sat down with the director of one of the most exciting, entertaining, and truthful pieces of cinematic non-fiction we've seen in a long while. The three part HBO docu-drama follows the succession battle that occurs when the 86 year old leader of an enormous Renascence Faire decides to step down as king. Learn more about your a…

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'Mountainhead' Director Jesse Armstrong 34:19

1M ago34:19

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The Emmy winning creator of 'Succession' is back on the Filmmaker Toolkit to discuss his feature directorial debut. Jesse was an erudite guest, exploring his writing process and how he approached some of the same themes of wealth and power as his previous work in new ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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'The Phoenician Scheme' Director Wes Anderson 22:32

2M ago22:32

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Today we welcome a true bucket list guest to the podcast, the incomparable Wes Anderson. Wes's new film draws inspiration from art history, bombastic historical figures, and his father in law. He talks us through these influences, and how watching old movies with his daughter has affected his film diet, and in turn his filmmaking. Learn more about …

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Which Films Were Bought out of Cannes, and What We Really Thought of Them 32:22

2M ago32:22

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Anne and Ryan are back from Cannes, and have some well rested takes on who bought which movie, and whether the films are worth the hype. They also give their reactions to the season finale of 'The Last of Us,' and Anne shares her experience watching 'Rogue One' for the first time after enjoying 'Andor.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' Director Christopher McQuarrie 28:47

2M ago28:47

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The steady hand behind the last four Mission: Impossible films is back on the Filmmaker Toolkit, but this Mission brings a different tone than before. Partly due to the attempt to tie the entire nearly three decade old series into the story, but also to allow enough budget and time to execute the two most impressive and dangerous sequences we've ye…

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'The Last of Us' Showrunner Craig Mazin 28:30

2M ago28:30

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The incredibly thoughtful Craig Mazin returns to the podcast to break down the narrativelyl complex second season of the hit HBO series. With favorite characters leaving, morally murky new ones to introduce, and constantly shifting perspectives Craig had his hands full guiding the audience through this part of the video game adaptation. Listen to l…

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Live From Cannes with NEON Founder Tom Quinn 38:53

2M ago38:53

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Anne and Ryan reveal their best and worst of the festival so far, then have an in depth chat with one of the heads of NEON, Tom Quinn, about his acquisition strategies and how NEON is moving into production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Indiewire: Screen Talk

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'The Studio' Creators & Directors Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg 33:16

2M ago33:16

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Actor Seth Rogen leads the new Apple TV+ show 'The Studio,' co-writing, co-directing, and creating the series with his long time collaborator Evan Goldberg. The team breaks down the impeccable craft and meticulous satire of this hit comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Speak to the Young: Storytelling & Tools that Resonate 49:01

2M ago49:01

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Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by media analyst Johanna Koljonen, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. In this episode, host Johanna Koljonen, a media analyst and experience designer, explores what it really takes to connect with young viewers. Joined by Anne …

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We're at Cannes! First Reactions to the Films, Parties, and Meetings 28:05

2M ago28:05

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Indiewire: Screen Talk

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'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Director Trey Edward Shults 31:38

2M ago31:38

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One of our regular guests is back on the Filmmaker Toolkit, and is pushing the bounds of cinema yet again. For his newest film, Trey partnered with The Weekend to make a film surrounding his final album under that stage name. But this is not your typical, sanitized musician produced film. Trey had complete control to probe the dark parts of The Wee…

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'Andor' Creator Tony Gilroy 47:29

2M ago47:29

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The creator, showrunner, and lead writer of 'Ando'r joining IndieWire's Chris O'Falt to break down the entire final season of his amazing series. 'Andor' remains some of the best world building we have ever seen on screen, and Tony explained how his decades of researching rebellions inspired his team to take Star Wars to a new level of political an…

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Final Cannes Lineup, Summer Movie Preview, and Film Industry Tariffs 21:28

2M ago21:28

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Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio explore the final Cannes additions, reveal their enthusiasm for the summer movie season, and debate whether they think the newest tariff announcement has any teeth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Indiewire: Screen Talk

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'Adolescence' Creator & Star Stephen Graham 41:11

2M ago41:11

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One of the key minds behind the hit series 'Adolescence' sat down with Sarah Shachat of IndieWire to break down the show's complex emotions and technical genius. Graham dives deep into the casting process for each character, and walks us through the elaborate dance they did with the camera crew for each 'oner' filmed episode. Learn more about your …

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'The Righteous Gemstones' Creator Danny McBride 27:33

2M ago27:33

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“The Righteous Gemstones” creator Danny McBride joins IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill to talk about the final season of his hit HBO comedy about a dysfunctional family of televangelists. McBride discusses balancing comedy and emotion, casting Bradley Cooper in the offbeat season premier, and much more in this wide-ranging conversation. Learn more about yo…