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IndieWire: Screen TalkEdgar Wright's 'The Running Man'; Oscar-Bound Indies That Bombed; & Governors Awards PreviewIndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio review 'The Running Man' and look at the also-rans in the indie box office race. Plus a preview of the star studded Governors Awards.
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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2025-11-1531 minIndieWire: Screen Talk'Sinners' Box Office Drama, 'The Last of Us' SPOILER Talk, and New Oscars Voting Rules (Episode 528)What is going on with the 'Sinners' box office reporting? IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio break down the bizare narrative that took shape over the weekend. Then they dive into their feels for some 'The Last of Us' spoiler talk, and react to the Academy's new rules to force Oscar voters to actually watch the movies.For interviews with today's top directors and showrunners, check out IndieWire's Toolkit Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiewires-filmmaker-toolkit/id1142632832 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-2527 min
IndieWire's Millions of Screens'Mare of Easttown' Finale: Spoiler Chat"Mare of Easttown""Philly D.A."IndieWire Awards SpotlightOn this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo go way long on the finale of HBO's "Mare of Easttown" in a spolier-laden chat about the limited series' finale. Additionally, Ben takes a trek to another part of Delaware County and walks Libby and Leo through "Philly D.A.," the new docuseries from PBS, which is being referred to as a non-fiction version of "The Wire." And finally, Libby previews the upcoming Emmy edition of "IndieWire Awards Spotlight."
2021-06-0450 min
IndieWire's Millions of ScreensHBO Max: The Only Streaming Must-HaveBack in November, following the rollouts of Apple TV+ and Disney+, Libby, Ben, and Leo took a moment to figure out just which streaming services they would keep when given a strict budget. Now, with HBO Max launched, the trio decided to revisit their picks, poll the IndieWire staff, and invite Special Projects Editor Steve Greene to weigh in on his choices.
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2020-06-1143 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2019: Funny Business Abounds in Comedy CategoriesIndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition for one last session as the final voting period comes to a close. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill pick apart comedy acting categories that suffer from an abundance of worthy nominees. Plus, the pair give their final thoughts on the state of the race and bid fond farewell to the 2019 Emmy race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-08-2823 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2019: There's No Drama HereIndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heads into its final days. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill take a look at the largely lackluster nominees in the overall drama categories and try to make heads or tails of all those "Game of Thrones" nomination. The North remembers how disappointing the HBO fantasy's final season was. Will the TV Academy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-08-2124 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2019: The Competition is Real in Crowded Comedy CategoriesIndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill take a look at the fiercely competitive comedy series, writing, and directing categories. Plus, the pair discuss the fortuitous return of HBO's Outstanding Drama Series hopeful "Succession" and how new episodes can stoke enthusiasm late in the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-08-1418 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2019: Limited Series, TV Movie, and a Sneak Peek at 2020IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill take a deep dive into a competitive limited series race and a lackluster TV movie category, as well as writing and directing for both. Plus, Hill reports back from week one of the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, with thoughts on what could contend come 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-07-3126 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2019: Talk About a Lack of VarietyIndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill continue analyzing the 2019 Emmy nominations, this week focusing on all things variety talk. Plus, Hill breaks down why it's high time for the TV Academy to break-up the variety talk series category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-07-2415 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2019: And The Nominees Are...IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill dissect the 2019 Emmy nominees, including "Game of Thrones" record-breaking 32 nominations, as well as celebrating and commiserating over the biggest surprises and snubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-07-1729 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2019: Comedy, Drama, and Docs (Oh My!)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill blast through the remaining categories, including comedy, drama, documentary series, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-06-1944 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2019: TV Movies, Movie Stars, and Limited SeriesIndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill banter about the limited series and TV movie categories, and the acting competitions therein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-06-1240 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2019: Limited Series and Unlimited Potential (Episode 1)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and TV Awards Editor Libby Hill will banter each week about this year's most interesting shows and races and also bring on the occasional guest to talk all things Emmy. Here's this year's premiere episode for 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-06-0530 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastThe Stigma Against Animation: Episode 191When IndieWire did its 50 Best Animated Series of All Time, one thing we noticed was that a lot of these shows haven't gotten the recognition they deserve, beyond the realm of cartoons. Ben and Liz ask: What gives?!
2018-11-2632 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastGuessing How Long Some Shows Have Been On! Episode 182IndieWire's Steve Greene joins Liz and Ben with an exciting challenge: Trying to guess how many seasons a wide variety of TV shows, from cable, broadcast, and beyond. You likely be as shocked as they were by just how long some of TV's most iconic series have been airing. Try playing along and seeing if you can do better than Ben!
2018-09-2443 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: Will 'The Handmaid's Tale' Beat 'Game of Thrones'? (Episode 13)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at the drama series, comedy series, and limited series categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-08-3022 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastHow About That SHARP OBJECTS Finale? Episode 178Liz and Ben are joined by a special guest — IndieWire's associate TV editor Steve Greene — to dig into why the end of the HBO limited series "Sharp Objects" will stick with us for quite some time, and whether or not a follow-up season would be too crazypants to consider.
2018-08-2751 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: Elisabeth Moss, Sterling K. Brown May Repeat in Drama (Episode 12)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at the drama acting races, including guest, supporting and lead actresses and actors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-08-2229 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: Donald Glover, Rachel Brosnahan Lead Comedy Categories (Episode 11)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at the comedy acting races, including guest, supporting and lead actresses and actors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-08-1521 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: Writing, Directing Categories (Episode 10)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at the writing and directing categories in drama, comedy, limited series, variety, talk and nonfiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-08-0826 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: Black Mirror, Versace Lead Longform Races (Episode 9)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at the key limited series and TV movie categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-08-0122 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: Crafts and Below-the-Line Categories (Episode 8)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider are joined by crafts editor Bill Desowitz to look at the key below-the-line races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-07-2525 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: Talk, Variety, Reality and Doc Categories (Episode 7)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider look at the key unscripted races (including reality and documentary categories), as well as the talk show and sketch competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-07-1828 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: Analyzing This Year's Nominations (Episode 6)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider are joined by TV critic Ben Travers to discuss the 2018 Emmy nominations — including Netflix's new dominance, snubs and surprises, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-07-1317 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: 'Atlanta' and 'Mrs. Maisel' Aim To Fill 'Veep' Void (Episode 5)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider banter about the key comedy categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-06-2736 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: 'Game of Thrones' vs. 'Handmaid's Tale' (Episode 4)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider banter about the key drama categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-06-2030 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: Can 'Roseanne' Still Land Nominations? (Episode 3)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider banter about the start of Emmy voting and who's eligible, as well as some of the drama acting categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-06-1327 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: A Lackluster Longform Race (Episode 2)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider banter about the limited series and TV movie categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-06-0630 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: Setting the Stage (Episode 1)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year's race heats up. IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider will banter each week about this year's most interesting shows and races. , and also bring on the occasional guest to talk all things Emmy. Here's this year's premiere episode for 2018. (Music by HookSounds.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-05-3130 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastIndieWire Survived Comic-Con: Episode 122Liz and Ben are joined by IndieWire executive editor Michael Schneider mid-Comic-Con to dig into the best things they saw during the conference, as well as why people even bother to attend.
2017-07-2439 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2017: Who's Got The Buzz – And Who Doesn't (Episode 2)IndieWire's Screen Talk: Emmy Edition highlights this year's most interesting shows and races. IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider banter about which shows and performers lead key races, including outstanding drama, drama actor, and drama actress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-06-1424 min
IndieWire: Screen TalkScreen Talk Emmy Edition 2017: Setting the Stage (Episode 1)IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast launches a bonus Emmy edition to highlight this year's most interesting shows and races. IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider will banter each week, and also bring on the occasional guest to talk all things Emmy. Here's this year's premiere episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-06-0724 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastTV As a College Degree? Episode 106What's it like to study television like "Broad City" and "The Prisoner" in an academic environment? That's a question no one except IndieWire interns/special guests Maya, Michael and Juan can answer (at least on this podcast).
2017-04-0338 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastWhat Shows Were We Wrong About in 2016? Episode 89At the beginning of every year, IndieWire's TV team makes a list of the shows they're most looking forward to. And at the end of the year, they like to look back and see how their instincts for great TV paid off. 2016 had no shortage of surprises — how many did Liz and Ben see coming?
2016-11-2842 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastSoooooo, How About That New Episode of 'Westworld'? Episode 87Were you ready for the big twists of "Trompe L'Oeil"? IndieWire's Liz and Ben were definitely surprised by a few of them, and so they've devoted this entire episode to breaking down not just what these changes mean for the characters, but for the show.
2016-11-1443 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastNon-Horror Shows that Spook Us: Episode 85Just in time for Halloween, IndieWire's Liz and Ben dig into the TV shows that spook them the most, despite not technically being a part of the horror genre. (Surprisingly, "The Leftovers" comes up... For perhaps the last time.)
2016-10-3143 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastEmmys 2016 Highs and Lows: Episode 79We got through the Emmys! What were IndieWire's favorite moments of the ceremony, and what parts didn't quite work?
2016-09-1938 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastCould There Ever Be Another 'Star Trek'? Episode 78"Star Trek" just turned 50! Which is incredible. But could a franchise like this ever happen again, in today's industry? Indiewire's Liz and Ben debate.
2016-09-1248 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastThe Problems With Watching Food on TV: Episode 74This weekend, Hulu premiered "The Wine Show" to a thirsty American audience, but beyond the presence of the lovely Matthew Goode and Matthew Rhys, is it satisfying to watch people enjoy food and beverages on screen? Indiewire's TV team digs in.
2016-08-1540 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastWhat We Learned at Comic-Con: Episode 71Indiewire's TV team spent the last week at Comic-Con and got some sneak peeks of fun shows. (They did not get a lot of sleep.)
2016-07-2551 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastWhen Pop Culture References Other Pop Culture: Episode 70A TV show casually references another TV show — no big deal, right? Maybe, maybe not. As Indiewire's Liz and Ben discuss, invoking other pop culture may be an organic story choice, but it also can make your show into an alternate universe — in both good and bad ways.
2016-07-1849 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastOur Long Shot Emmy Predictions: Episode 69Call us dreamers, but Indiewire's TV team has its fingers crossed for a few outlier entries in this year's awards race. From "Outlander" to "The Leftovers," at least one of these things could actually maybe happen! Though we'll have to wait and see.
2016-07-1142 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastWhat to Say When Someone Asks "What's Your Favorite TV Show?": Episode 66It might be your least favorite question, but we at Indiewire want to help you answer it! Because if you answer it the right way, it can lead to some of the most enjoyable TV discussions you'll ever have.
2016-06-2042 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastShows to Catch Up On: Episode 65Summer means sun, and fun, and the opportunity to catch up with shows you may have missed! And Indiewire's TV team has a few suggestions for just that situation.
2016-06-1342 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastAre Our TV Favorites Family-Friendly?: Episode 64We all watch a lot of TV, but how much of it is appropriate for the under-18 set? With some help from the website commonsensemedia.org, Indiewire looks to understand what might make a show appropriate for kids... and what shows no minors should be watching.
2016-06-0645 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastThe Importance of a Second Season: Episode 63With the release of "Bloodline" Season 2, Indiewire's TV team was inspired to look at how the second season of a show can either make or break it. (Why yes, "The Leftovers" does come up.)
2016-05-3037 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastRanking the AMC Credits Sequences: Episode 62To celebrate the premiere of "Preacher" and upcoming "Feed the Beast," Indiewire's TV team brought in special guest Steve Greene to rank the credit sequences of AMC's great scripted dramas.
2016-05-231h 01
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastWhen Is It Time to Give Up on a Canceled Show?: Episode 61A lot of shows got canceled last week — but which ones hurt the most? And which ones were we okay with? Indiewire's TV team breaks it down.
2016-05-1639 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastNew Summer Shows We Can't Wait to See: Episode 60There's an eclectic assortment of shows planned for this summer, and Indiewire's TV team has their own favorite among the new entries.
2016-05-0932 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastTV Civil War: Episode 59Indiewire's TV team, perhaps inspired by a certain Marvel film coming out this week, sits down to discuss an age-old question: On our favorite shows, who would win in a fight? (Shockingly, "The Leftovers" comes up.)
2016-05-0336 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastAre "Game of Thrones" and "Veep" Still The Best? Episode 58HBO's Emmy-winning comedy and drama returned last night but with some big changes behind the scenes. How did they fare? Indiewire's TV team has thoughts. (Surprisingly, "The Leftovers" did not come up.)
2016-04-2537 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Season 2 vs. Season 1: Episode 57Without getting too deep into spoilers, Indiewire's TV team this week digs into the latest season of "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," which they both liked... But there might be a few issues.
2016-04-1833 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastIs Shondaland Sustainable? Episode 54With the release of "The Catch," Indiewire's TV looks at the current state of Shonda Rhimes's epic ABC empire, and why they keep watching.
2016-03-2840 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastWhat Do We Look For in Superhero TV?: Episode 53With the launch of DAREDEVIL Season 2, Indiewire's TV team breaks down what's proving compelling about the latest rush of superhero shows -- the ones they love, and the ones they wish were better.
2016-03-2143 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastIs "House of Cards" Season 4 Better When Binged?: Episode 51Indiewire's TV team switched places this weekend, with Ben binge-viewing the latest season of Netflix's Emmy-winning political drama. How did that affect his enjoyment of the series? And will Liz like it as much watching at a slower pace?
2016-03-0741 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastHow Can The Oscars Improve That Ceremony?: Episode 50Every year, we love watching the Oscars, but how did this year's show, hosted by Chris Rock, play for Indiewire's TV team? And with flagging ratings and an ultra-long runtime, how might the Academy look at improving things for next year?
2016-02-2939 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastDoes Love Play Better on TV Than Film?: Episode 49This week, Indiewire's TV team in theory talks about the new Netflix/Judd Apatow series "Love," but really, what they dig into is the way a serialized narrative affects romance on screen -- often for the better.
2016-02-2247 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastWhy Does HBO's VINYL Have to Be About the White Guy?: Episode 48HBO's new drama is the Martin Scorsese-directed drama VINYL, which digs into the music scene of the 1970s. Bobby Cannavale is great as the lead -- but did he need to be the lead? Indiewire's TV team digs into this week's big question.
2016-02-1538 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastWhat's the Best Time for Late Night?: Episode 47Is it the night it airs? Is it the morning after? Is it after the Super Bowl? Indiewire looks at the current state of late night -- including Stephen Colbert's post-Bowl show and Samantha Bee's brand new FULL FRONTAL -- to discuss.
2016-02-0841 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastCan You Judge A Live Musical Like Everything Else?: Episode 46They rack up ratings and seem to make people happy, so it's time to accept that live musicals are here to stay. But how can both discerning TV critics as well as fans evaluate their qualities? Indiewire's TV team investigates.
2016-02-0142 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast'X-Files' Meets 'Star Wars': Is Chris Carter the George Lucas of TV?: Episode 45One of Indiewire's all-time favorite TV shows is back... But how are Ben and Liz feeling about what it means to have the original creator writing and directing three of the six episodes (especially because the first wasn't great)? And what does it have to do with "Star Wars"?
2016-01-2640 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastCan "Baskets" Fill the "Louie" Void?: Episode 44We're not getting any more "Louie" anytime soon, but Mr. CK is one of the creators of the new series "Baskets," an odd but endearing comedy starring "The Hangover's" Zach Galifianakis. Will that scratch your itch for moody auteur comedy? Indiewire's TV team investigates.
2016-01-1829 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastThe TV To Be Excited about This Week: Episode 43Because TELEVISION NEVER STOPS, this week there are a few big show launches that may intrigue you. And Indiewire's TV team's got the scoop on this week's alien drama and cop comedies.
2016-01-1237 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastLooking Forward to 2016: Episode 42It's a brand new year, so there's plenty of exciting new TV to discuss. But don't worry -- Indiewire's TV team still found a way to bring up "The Leftovers" as they dig into some of the shows and trends they're looking forward to in 2016.
2016-01-0436 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"How A Top 10 List Gets Made": Episode 41This week, Indiewire's TV team offers a peek behind the curtain as they create their Top 10 Shows of 2015 list. Will Liz convince Ben that a Marvel show deserves placement? Will Ben's number one pick stay at the top of the list? Will "The Leftovers" come up? The answer to one of those questions is definitely yes.
2015-12-2253 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV PodcastOur Favorite Interviews of 2015: Episode 40Over the last 12 months, Indiewire's TV team has been blessed with the opportunity to speak with some fascinating individuals creating TV -- so this week, they thought they'd look back at some of the year's most exciting moments. (Surprisingly, THE LEFTOVERS comes up.)
2015-12-1448 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"The Case For 'The Leftovers' Season 3": Episode 39Indiewire's TV team is going to have a hard time saying goodbye to HBO's strange supernatural drama, which is why, in this week's episode, we make the argument for bringing it back for a third season. Please, HBO. We've been awfully good this year.
2015-12-0739 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"How to Make a Year-End List": Episode 38It's almost time for Indiewire's TV team to make their best of the year lists... but what goes into making them? And what different philosophies arise as a result?
2015-11-3040 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"What New TV is Left in 2015?": Episode 36Just because it's November doesn't mean the TV has stopped! Far from it. From alien invasions to mad geniuses to family dysfunction, Indiewire's TV team is here to tell you what's left to look forward to this year.
2015-11-1737 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Were 2015's Most Anticipated Shows the Best Shows of the Year?": Episode 35In January of this year, Indiewire's TV team made a list of our most anticipated series. Now that (nearly) all of them have premiered, what were we right to be excited about -- and what did we get wrong?
2015-11-0950 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"What's Up With AMC?": Episode 34AMC is making some interesting TV these days! But the TV being made... Does it make any sense? Indiewire's TV team investigates. ("The Leftovers" only kinda sorta comes up.)
2015-11-0238 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Why Aren't People Watching 'Fargo'?": Episode 33A critically-acclaimed favorite returns for a second anthology-style season... and is actually really good! But why isn't "Fargo" on the tip of everyone's tongue? Indiewire's TV team investigates.
2015-10-2642 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Spoiler Alert!": Episode 32Ben won't tell Liz spoilers about what happened in the new "X-Files." Liz doesn't think we'll ever figure out spoiler etiquette. And together, Indiewire's TV Team does its best to define what a spoiler even IS. (Oddly enough, "The Leftovers" comes up.)
2015-10-1945 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"October TV is Spooky TV": Episode 31Indiewire's TV team digs into how the concept of horror on television has evolved into the current flood of shows launching this month. (Shockingly, "The Leftovers" comes up.)
2015-10-1244 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast'The Leftovers' is Back! 'The Leftovers' is Back!": Episode 30Have you heard of this show called "The Leftovers"? Sure you have, thanks largely to the efforts of Indiewire's TV team, which devotes this week's episode to analyzing the premiere of Season 2 and what's to come.
2015-10-0541 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Hey, the Emmys Happened!": Episode 28Who won, who lost, who shoulda won, what shoulda lost! Indiewire's TV team digs into the best moments of Sunday night, from great speeches to great moments in bean-eating.
2015-09-2244 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Hey, It's Fall TV Time!": Episode 27This week, Indiewire's TV team reveals their most anticipated returning shows of the fall. Surprisingly, "The Leftovers" comes up.
2015-09-1439 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Comedies in the Golden Age": Episode 26When we talk about the golden age of television," what do we tend to leave out? Comedies. And given how hard it is to make a great comedy work, that's not right. But why does it happen? Indiewire's TV team has some ideas.
2015-09-0737 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"The Cost of a TV Crush": Episode 25Sometimes, we watch TV because it's great programming. Sometimes, we watch it because of the actors involved. So, what dark paths have some of our favorite actors led Indiewire's TV team down?
2015-08-3143 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"The Last Shows of Summer": Episode 23Just because it's August doesn't there's nothing to watch! So here are Indiewire's picks for TV series to come over the next few weeks -- some returning and new favorites that are worth your time.
2015-08-1735 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Is There Too Much Good TV?": Episode 22The president of FX thinks that there's too much good TV, drowning out the great TV. Does Indiewire's TV team agree?
2015-08-1037 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"TV vs. the Blockbuster": Episode 20It's summer movie season -- but these days, summer movies have a lot more in common with TV than they used to. Is that a bad thing? Indiewire's TV team investigates.
2015-07-2740 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"'BoJack' Is Back!": Episode 19Indiewire's TV team binge-viewed Season 2 of Netflix's bizarre but deep animated comedy this weekend -- how'd it fare in comparison to Season 1?
2015-07-2049 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"What's The Best Way to Promote Your TV Show?": Episode 17Lately we've seen some truly unusual ways that networks have used to spread the word about new shows. From "Rectify" to "Mr. Robot," which were most effective? Indiewire's TV team investigates!
2015-07-0844 min
IndieWire: Screen Talk"Is Hollywood Still Sexist?" (Episode 52)Kohn and Thompson discuss the recent scandal involving Rose McGowan and wonder why sexism remains an issue in the film industry. They also touch on a new film in release, "What Happened Miss Simone?," released by Netflix, as well as the Netflix original series "Sens8" and "True Detective." Plus: Why are Hollywood movies doing so well at the box office while indie movies are struggling? This episode is sponsored by Vimeo on Demand. Head to vimeo.com/indiewire and use the promo code mentioned in the episode to get a 10% discount on a film recommended by Indiewire's critic.
2015-06-2642 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"'True Detective' and 'Sense8'!": Episode 16Indiewire's TV team is joined by special guest Anne Thompson, to break down the importance of a new show's first episode, as seen with recent premieres "True Detective" and "Sense8."
2015-06-2530 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Our Emmys Wishlist": Episode 15Who does Indiewire's TV team want to see get nominated for an Emmy? That is the question this podcast answers! (We did it, guys!)
2015-06-2234 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Netflix Loves LGBT Audiences": Episode 14At least half of the original series produced by Netflix since 2012 have featured prominent representation of LGBT characters -- is that the secret to the show's success? Indiewire's TV team investigates.
2015-06-1532 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"'Entourage'!": Episode 13Indiewire's TV team is joined by Thompson on Hollywood's Anne Thompson to try to figure out, exactly, how a years-dormant HBO series ended up becoming one of the years's most... special... feature films.
2015-06-0736 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"The 'Aquarius' Binge": Episode 12Indiewire's TV team got the opportunity to binge-watch David Duchovny's new cop drama -- and thanks to the generosity of NBC, you can too! But is binge-ing the best way to discover a new show?
2015-06-0140 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Superheroic TV": Episode 11It's official: As of this fall, every single major broadcast network will have something resembling a superhero show on its schedule. But what's fueling the rise of cape-powered television? Indiewire's TV team has some theories.
2015-05-1736 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Happy Upfronts Week!": Episode 10All week long, television networks will be revealing their plans for the fall season -- and Indiewire's TV team is here to break down what to expect, and what you should be excited about.
2015-05-1136 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"Top 7 Returning Summer Shows": Episode 9Some of your favorite shows might be ending, but that just means it's time for other favorites to return! So this week Indiewire counts down its most anticipated returning shows of the summer, which will transport us from prison to Victorian times to the not-too-distant future.
2015-05-0447 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"How Do You Watch TV?": Episode 8So many sites and services and boxes out there, but which are the best? And where does the great lumbering beast of cable fit into things? Indiewire's TV team asks the big questions -- of themselves, and of you.
2015-04-2836 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"The Games of Late Night": Episode 7The weekend was full of debate and revelations about the current state of late night, from "The Tonight Show's" love of celebrity games to Jon Stewart's exhaustion over "The Daily Show" -- Indiewire's Liz Shannon Miller and Ben Travers are here to break down whether these are good things or bad things.
2015-04-2032 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"'Game of Thrones' Throwdown": Episode 6Indiewire's TV team is joined by assistant editor Casey Cipriani to discuss the return of HBO's landmark fantasy series, and why it's kept up such a legacy over the years.
2015-04-1336 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"'Mad Men' Returns!": Episode 5Indiewire's TV team couldn't be happier about the return of AMC's iconic drama, analyzing the Season 7B premiere "Severance" with the added benefit of insight from the show's cast. (Also, how great was that mustache?)
2015-04-0535 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"'The X-Files' Reborn and the State of NBC": Episode 4Indiewire's Liz Shannon Miller and Ben Travers react to the return of "The X-Files," and analyze NBC's strategy as it prepares for its summer line-up of shows (featuring the stars of "The X-Files"!).
2015-03-2835 min
Indiewire's Very Good TV Podcast"True Set-Tective": Episode 1In Indiewire's first TV podcast, editors Liz Shannon Miller and Ben Travers look back on the legacy of "True Detective."
2015-03-0630 min
IndieWire: Screen Talk"Here Comes the Fall" (Episode 6)Indiewire's chief film critic Eric Kohn talks with Thompson on Hollywood's Anne Thompson about the world of film festivals and new releases from the indie world and beyond. In this episode, they touch on recent shakeups at the Los Angeles Film Festival and the New York Film Festival's opening night film, David Fincher's "Gone Girl," which is one of several fall season movies right around the corner. Anticipating several more, the pair wonder what will happen to the buzz surrounding great movies in theaters now. They also discuss new films from Woody Allen and Zach Braff, the rise of...
2014-07-1830 min