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"Why the Film Community Will Survive Trump" (Episode 123)
Kohn and Thompson discuss the results of the presidential election and explain why they're still optimistic about the future of the film community. Plus: Thoughts on Warren Beatty's "Rules Don't Apply." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Mel Gibson Is Unforgivable, But How About 'Hacksaw Ridge'?" (Episode 122)
Kohn and Thompson debate Mel Gibson's latest film in addition to recent documentary awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"How Film Critics Can Sway Awards Season" (Episode 121)
Kohn and Thompson discuss the way critics awards can sway awards season. Plus: Our favorite horror movies just in time for Halloween. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Why 'Moonlight' is a Best Picture Contender" (Episode 120)
Kohn and Thompson discuss the recent Gotham Awards nominations and why "Moonlight" has serious Oscar season prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Let's Debate Kelly Reichardt"(Episode 119)
Kohn and Thompson debate the new Kelly Reichardt movie "Certain Women" and also explore the narrowing field of documentary candidates in awards season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"After All That, Is 'Birth of a Nation' Any Good?" (Episode 118)
Kohn and Thompson get into a heated debate about whether or not the newly released "The Birth of a Nation" is any good. Plus: Why Annette Bening just entered the Oscar race with "20th Century Women." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"NYFF Preview and a Whole Lot of Movies About Race" (Episode 117)
Kohn and Thompson discuss New York Film Festival opener "13TH" and other new films dealing with issues of race. Plus: What to make of the tempestuous Nate Parker interview on "60 Minutes," and new releases "Deepwater Horizon" and "Queen of Katwe." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"What's Up With the Foreign Language Oscar Submissions?" (Episode 116)
Kohn and Thompson talk through the foreign language Oscar submissions from around the world, whether or not "La La Land" can hold onto its best picture frontrunner status, and what to expect from this year's Fantastic Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Live From TIFF 2016!" (Episode 115)
Kohn and Thompson record this week's episode from the Toronto International Film Festival and take audience questions on Facebook Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"TIFF 2016: So Many Movies!" (Episode 114)
Kohn and Thompson kick off the Toronto International Film Festival by looking through the lineup for some potential highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"2016 Telluride Film Festival Preview" (Episode 113)
Kohn and Thompson dig through the upcoming Telluride Film Festival lineup to discuss the movies they're most excited to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Telluride Anticipation 2016" (Episode 112)
Kohn and Thompson look ahead to next week's Telluride Film Festival lineup. Plus: A whole bunch of new releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Star-Studded Finale (Emmys Edition, Episode 10)
Well, here we are at the finale! With the end of Emmys voting on the horizon, Anne Thompson and Michael Schneider bring the rest of their predictions to a close. This week, the dramas, TV movies and limited series are front and center. Will HBO continue their run with an "All the Way" win? Have enough people seen "Mr. Robot" to continue the show's surprise run? Which showrunner will walk away with the drama writing prize? Time to complete the collection with the last of the 2016 Emmys Screen Talk episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"How 'The Birth of a Nation' Can Survive Oscar Season" (Episode 111)
Kohn and Thompson discuss the scandal surrounding "The Birth of a Nation" director Nate Parker and its potential impact on the film's Oscar chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The All-Comedy-Predictions Episode! (Emmys Edition Episode 9)
Michael Schneider and Anne Thompson parse the Emmy comedy categories, which are dominated--surprise--by HBO awards perennial "Veep." Can anything catch up with it? Is Jill Soloway going to win a second Emmy for "Transparent?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dissecting the Drama in the Acting Categories (and TCA, Week 2)(Emmys Edition Episode 8)
More Emmys predictions! Anne Thompson and Michael Schneider survey the landscape in the acting categories for Drama and Limited Series. How many repeat winners will we have this year? Is Viola Davis vs. Taraji P. Henson the closest race of the bunch? And is there anything "The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story" won't win on Emmys night? Plus, a look back at the second week of the TCA Summer Press Tour, including a TCA Awards recap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Why Is This Movie Opening That Festival?" (Episode 109)
Kohn and Thompson discuss the major selections for several upcoming fall festivals and examine what those placements mean for their awards and commercial prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Supporting Acting Predictions and TCA Roundup" (Emmys Edition Episode 7)
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall Movie Analysis and Michael Moore's Film Festival (Episode 108)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Predictions, Round 1: Key & Peele (& John & Ninja)"(Emmys Edition Episode 6)
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Trekking Towards Comic-Con 2016" (Episode 107)
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Recapping the Nominations: Surprises, Lags and Network Power Shifts" (Emmys Edition Episode 5)
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Why 'OJ: Made In America' Is An Early Oscar Frontrunner" (Episode 106)
Kohn and Thompson discuss the five-part "O.J.: Made In America" documentary and whether it could actually win an Oscar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Why Every Film Lover Should Know Abbas Kiarostami" (Episode 105)
Kohn is joined by critic David Ehrlich to discuss the late filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami. Plus: Why Spielberg's "The BFG" flopped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We Breakdown The Academy's New Diversity Push" (Episode 104)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Surveying the Late Night Landscape for Talk Show Nominees" (Emmys Edition Episode 4)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Amazon Studios: So Far So Good, But Plenty of Questions" (Episode 103)
Kohn and Thompson discuss two new releases from Amazon Studios — "Neon Demon" and "Wiener-Dog" — in addition to several other new releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Here Are the Comedy Contenders at the Emmys" (Emmys Edition Episode 3)
Anne Thompson and Michael Scheider discuss the contenders for Outstanding Comedy Series in the Emmy race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"How 'Finding Dory' Recaptures the Pixar Touch" (Episode 102)
Kohn and Thompson debate the new Pixar film in addition to recent panel discussions on film distribution and criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Is TV More Diverse Than Film?" (Emmys Edition #2)
Kohn joins Thompson and Schneider for the latest look at current Emmy frontrunners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Best Movies of 2016 So Far" (Episode 101)
Kohn and Thompson debate the best films released so far this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Screen Talk Emmys Edition: How Do They Differ From the Oscar Race? (Episode 1)
For the first Emmys edition of Screen Talk, Anne Thompson and Michael Schneider discuss how the Emmys race differs from the Oscar race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Why We Still Love to Argue About Movies" (Episode 100!)
Screen Talk turns 100 with an introduction from a very special listener as Kohn and Thompson explain why they love arguing about the movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Our Lessons From Cannes 2016"
Kohn and Thompson debate the highs and lows of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and the impact it will have on the rest of the year in moviegoing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Live From Cannes 2016!" (Episode 98)
Kohn and Thompson record this week's episode in front of a live audience at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Cannes 2016: All the Gossip That's Fit to Share"
Kohn and Thompson discuss their experiences during the first few days of the Cannes Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Missing Link Between 'Captain America' & Cannes" (Episode 96)
Kohn and Thompson debate the success of "Captain America: Civil War" and look ahead to the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Why We're Optimistic About Movie Theaters" (Episode 95)
Kohn and Thompson discuss new releases, the indie box office, DreamWorks' sale and why movie theaters are surviving so many changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Oscar Season 2017 Has Started" (Episode 94)
Kohn and Thompson take a (very early) stab at 2017 Oscar predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Cannes, CinemaCon, and the Future of the Movies" (Episode 93)
Kohn and Thompson review some of the big film news from CinemaCon and the newly announced Cannes Film Festival lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Do Movies Have a Future Beyond Blockbusters?" (Episode 92)
Kohn and Thompson on Warner Bros. new focus on tentpole movies and what it means for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"If 'Batman v Superman' Sucks, Why Is It So Successful?" (Episode 91)
Kohn and Thompson discuss the insane success of "Batman v Superman" even though nobody seems to like it, and why filmmakers like Richard Linklater are persevering anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"What Went Wrong With 'Batman v Superman'?" (Episode 90)
Kohn and Thompson discuss the failure of the latest superhero tentpole before shifting focus to the upcoming Cannes Film Festival lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Live at SXSW!" (Episode 89)
Kohn and Thompson record this week's episode in front of a live audience at the SXSW Film Festival and discuss the future of the film industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"SXSW 2016, Here We Come!" (Episode 88)
Kohn and Thompson discuss the films and events they're anticipating at the upcoming SXSW Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"2016 Oscars: Our Final Analysis" (Episode 87)
Kohn and Thompson discuss their experiences attending the 2016 Academy Awards ceremony and what surprised them about the night's big winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2016 Oscar Predictions: Our Final Picks
The votes are in, the campaigns have concluded and the ceremony will take place on Sunday night. Theories about the frontrunners have shifted dramatically over the last few months, and while some consensus has formed around major categories, there are reasons to expect a few surprises. In this week's super-sized episode of Screen Talk, Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson talk through Thompson's final picks, which includes a couple of safe bets and more than one risky choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Does 'The Revenant' Deserve Best Picture?"
Kohn and Thompson discuss the strong possibility that "The Revenant" will win best picture and what it says about the film industry. Plus: What's going on with The Weinstein Company? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"A Crazy Oscar Theory About 'Room'"
Kohn and Thompson discuss the recent luncheon for Oscar nominees in Los Angeles and why the best picture race is harder to call than ever. Could "Room" sneak to victory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We Survived Sundance" (Episode 84)
Kohn and Thompson share their favorites from Sundance and provide updates on the Oscar race following last weekend's SAG awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices