Ann-you’re the GOAT. I began listening back in the In Contention days with Kris Talley. Have followed you ever since. Ryan-bravo too, great addition! Keep this going for decades! (No pressure 🤣).

This is an excellent podcast from two experts in the film world. They don’t always agree, which is great, but there is honest dialogue and respect and love for the films and film industry. However, you need to fix the sound quality. It’s really bad and we cannot hear any low talking moments.

I've been following Anne's measured and knowledgeable takes on the Oscar race since she was recording the Oscar Talk podcast with Kris Tapley. She is without a doubt my most trusted awards circuit journalist. I also enjoy Ryan's highbrow sensibilities and his sound intuition about the race. I must add, however: both Anne and Ryan simply must get better about avoiding spoilers. I go to many of the same festivals they do and even still have had countless movies spoiled for me-- sometimes shamelessly detailed plot discussions, sometimes with vague descriptions that alter the way I'll consume the story (i.e., telling you that there's a twist coming or that character X isn't as they seem, so that you're constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop.). If this is happening to me despite attending film festivals and living in New York where films get early releases, I can only imagine how others with less access must feel. I beg Anne and Ryan to consider how often they take weeks/months to catch up with new releases and then to remember that their audience does the same. If they can't avoid spoilers, then at the very least they need to provide spoiler tags. Failing to do so limits their podcast's appeal to a fraction of the community obsessed with awards season.

I’ve been a longtime listener and never wrote a review. Today I write because I was so offended and disappointed by hosts comments. They are entitled to their opinions and so am I. Anne’s comment “Who needs to hear the Wiz” referring to the Quincy Jones tribute at the Oscars was culturally insensitive at best and dangerously ignorant at worst. The Wiz is a seminal film for many move goers. Obviously not her but Quincy Jones contribution to cinema deserved to be highlighted in the way the show producers wanted. The Wiz is creative and stunning. I’m not even a musical fan but it’s visual and audible impact IS worthy of your time. The film deserves more respect and Quincy Jones and everyone involved should be treasured in cinema history. Shame on her.

I have had to many movies spoiled by Anne, so I am officially unsubscribing. The latest spoiler came from the guest host this week who directly talks about the ending of The Brutalist with no spoiler alert. They have no regard for people who are just now getting access to films they saw months ago. It is incredibly disrespectful to the artist who created these works for the hosts to just blurt out the ending. They work to create an emotional roller coaster. You work to destroy that.

I enjoy the podcast. I miss Eric’s taste + opinions, can’t believe it but sometimes i miss the constant interrupting and talking over each other. Ryan is a better fit with Anne. The all year round-non stop award talk can get a bit tedious, but overall I appreciate the insight into the biz side + festivals

Ryan is such a step up from Eric.

Ugh

Love the show for its insight into the movie business and film festivals in general, but it drives me crazy to hear the moderators’ mispronunciation of Luca Guadagnino’s name every single time. It’s [ˈluːka ɡwadaɲˈɲiːno]. Please get it right! Saying it wrongly takes away a great deal of your credibility and authority as movie critics.

It’s fine to not like a movie, but Ryan attacking fellow critics is gross. Still love the podcast.

Loving the switch, with sadly Eric departing, to Anne as main host and RYAN! He has such great energy. The podcast feels more exciting and high energy. Much more pleasurable to the ear. Go Ryan!

I will also echo what other reviewers say. I really enjoy the content and their discussions, however. Does Anne really have to force her way into every sentence Eric has? When I listen to the podcast on some episodes, it was irritating. I really want to hear what Eric has to say and sometimes Anne does not let him finish a thought/sentence and it gets to be way too much. If there was equal dialogue between the 2 of them, that would be great.

The interruptions from Anne are becoming almost intolerable. I would like to hear from both her and Eric who are both knowledgeable. Perhaps separate podcasts because it appears she can’t stop herself and he is too nice.

The female host really interrupts too much and it affects the flow of the show and it sounds so disrespectful.

Great insight and good discussions but Anne is constantly interrupting at mid sentence her co-host. Which is very annoying and disrespectful. You can tell she has passion for the topic but needs to calm down and let other people finish their thoughts.

This has the chance to be a great film podcast, but you have two very strongly opinionated critics that don’t let each other finish their thoughts. It’s less listening to each other and more I need to get my opinion out before you.

This reminded me of people talking over each other at a dinner table! It was mostly her. Can she let him get to the end of his sentence and they say hers? It’s hard to follow this level of interruption on a podcast.

Would be great if the host could learn to not talk over each other.

Ok podcast ruined by her incessant interruptions, in which she speaks over him for multiple sentences at a time. Insane! Let him finish a single thought without your obnoxious yammering

I have followed Anne for a long time. I think she’s great and she knows her stuff- but DAMN… she interrupts and talks all over Eric all the time. (He does it some, too, by the way.) It is extremely aggravating and diminishes the intent of this podcast. Please back that down some, guys. So annoying! I would give this podcast five stars for content and knowledge but I’m gonna drop it to three for this talking all over each other business. Please STOP.

They’re great except yes, she does interrupt him all the time. I’ve never heard anyone interrupt someone that much on a podcast. But they are not snobs, as some have complained. And the sound quality is fine

If you want to listen to nasally movie snob and a pretentious “expert” disagree and talk over each other… this is the podcast for you.

Why does Anne keep interrupting and arguing with Eric? It’s incredibly annoying to listen to, Eric starts great thoughts that we never get to hear the end of

This is a great pod and super interesting but Anne never stops interrupting and cutting Eric off and it’s maddening to listen to after a while, which is a bummer because it’s a smart podcast.

it’s immediately evident how knowledge these two are, but Eric’s insights are often cut short by his co-host Anne, who rarely lets him get a word in without rudely interrupting and constantly challenges his judgement. i spent years working with podcasts, and it’s shocking how long this has gone unchecked. this just doesn't make for good listening. i can only put myself in eric’s shoes, and it’s infuriating every time Anne cuts him off. i assume this has been brought up and she refuses to do anything about it, but whatever the case it needs to stop. i can read any industry expert’s dry take online, i tune in to hear expert voices CONVERSE about the news—not talk at each other. really disappointing because i do want to hear what Anne has to say, just not how she says it.

If you like smug and condescending hosts, this is the podcast for you. Anne rarely lets Eric finish a thought, and she acts like he's not worthy of her company. And she'll spoil movies without warning.

Why is Anne so rude to Eric? She’s incredibly condescending to any points anyone else makes. This is a podcast and a conversation between the hosts; but with Anne, it’s so unpleasant.

So happy to hear you together again. I appreciated your comments on Bones and All. Most movies haven’t opened here yet and maybe won’t. Guadagnino’s is the only one I will search out and travel to see (central California here).

For the longest time I used to be bothered about them talking over each other and Anne kinda bashing Eric. But now that Anne has been away for a bit, it’s clear that without their dynamic there is no show. And frankly Eric needs to kept in check as is very apparent when left to his own devices. So, Anne come back soon!

This feedback seems to fall on deaf ears, judging by years of negative reviews. Anne, we love you but please let Eric complete a thought before jumping on his throat for daring to question your knowledge. Yes, you’re a Hollywood expert but the way you defend studio/award show decisions to your co-host has me side eyeing your objectivity (ex: Oscar category presentation decision). The hostile tone doesn’t help either. I continue to tune in every week, but at this point it’s an act of masochism.

Lots of great industry info and hot takes, but Anne is constantly interrupting and dismissive of Eric. Sometimes he’s trying to finish a sentence (that I really want to hear) and she cuts him off and diverts the point. It must be so annoying for him and he lets it slide off him. Anne is so knowledgeable and experienced but jeez Louise, give Eric air. It is not a competition.

This is hands down the best film podcast I’ve discovered. I’ve been a loyal listener (every week!) since 2018 and Anne and Eric have helped me grow my knowledge of the film industry, which has helped fuel my interest in films and filmmaking and my professional growth as a Hollywood business affairs exec. I feel a sense of community listening to their banter and their weekly conversations on Screen Talk are truly a gift I look forward to all week. Their points of view complement each other so well - Anne, with such a strong grasp on the industry and business side of film, and Eric a critic with a great POV (and of course their experience overlaps!). With respect to many of the disrespectful comments here about a certain host “cutting off” the other - I STRONGLY disagree. Anne and Eric are different people with distinct personalities and honestly I love it when Anne chimes in. She has so much experience and knowledge so IMHO it helps their conversation (it’s called 2 adults having a conversation, people cut each other off). Thank you Anne and Eric!!

As much s I love this show I would like to see the hosts share their twitter or social handed each weeks that I might engage with them after listening. I certainly look forward to the show each week and apprecaite what it adds to my own film experience.

Not sure why Anne thinks it’s cool to spoil movies that she discusses. Telling us that characters die in a movie is typically a spoiler. Especially if audiences know zero about the film besides the basic plot. She’s done this on more than one occasion.

Eric Is great. Anne is not good at podcasting. Please stick to writing and give a younger person the chance to shine with Eric on the podcast. There are many times that I cannot finish the 30 minute podcast do to her being a blow hard.

I really love the content and what both of them have to share but honestly I just want to scream when Anne doesn’t allow her cohost to finish! Like Lady you will get your turn to talk.

Dear Anne, I admire your work and you’re great at what you do. But can you please, please stop spoiling movies that the public won’t get a chance to see for months. This isn’t just connected to The Power of the Dog. This problem has been an issue for years now with you. Hope you see this.

I get a lot of information out of this podcast but the two hosts (especially Anne Thompson) consistently talk over and interrupt each other. This has made me turn the podcast off multiple times despite how informative it can be. (It simply becomes too difficult to listen to.) There are also too many audio issues. Great content, but the hosts need to work on their presentation skills.

Wonderful hosts with the greatest inside scoop on the week in cinema. Both fantastic interviewers in person as well - always happy when I see Anne or Eric moderating a Q&A!

The hosts have great things to say, much of which I miss because they are talking over each other. And zoom exacerbated it 10x to the point I had to stop listening, Please let each other finish.

I was interested in the topics but they have no chemistry and it is can be plodding and awkward.

Anne and Eric are GREAT. They’re long-standing professional-and I assume personal- relationship makes for a genuinely good, and easy to listen along, conversation from start to finish. They make me laugh. This show is PERFECT for people who are in to current films and tv shows, with a focus on Independent films obviously, as well as up to date insight into current events of the Indie, Studio, and even the Streaming worlds. Loved being able to take advantage of, and recap, these virtual film festivals! I very much value their opinion in terms of recommendations as well. Highly recommend 10/10.

In a field incredibly oversaturated right now, Anne and Eric are the real deal. Eric is an insightful critic, Anne has been immersed in the industry for a long time and KNOWS Oscar. They have a unique banter that works for me!! Love them both.

Not a very enjoyable podcast at all. I love IndieWire’s articles and predictions so I decided to give this a try. I made it 5 minutes into the episode on the Golden Globes before I got frustrated enough to turn it off. The hosts talk over each other and sound hostile. I recommend Little Gold Men if you are wanting a good movie podcast. The hosts have a good rapport and overall is more enjoyable.

Ann, you’re ruining podcast by over talking your co host still love the podcast though.

Both hosts come off as incredibly rude and condescending towards one another, constantly speaking over, correcting, and one-upping each other. Where's the joy in discussing film in this way? Ew.

Please let the poor guy finish a sentence. And you really don’t know what a meme is. So irritating thanks for letting us know how superior by telling us you’re a cinephile and you study Welles and Citizen Kane. Take a breath from your bragging and let the guy make a point and finish a sentence

Just tried to listen to the episode on “Soul “ and had to stop. It seemed like he couldn’t get a complete thought out before being interrupted. Both seemed to complete for air time making this difficult to listen to.

The only thing keeping me from giving this show five stars is Anne’s constant mansplaining, obsession with telling us what films she’s seen and festivals she’s been to, and the general of feeling of condescension and irrelevance the show makes me feel as an independent filmmaker myself. Otherwise awesome and informative show!

The best way I’ve found to keep up-to-date with current events in film on both a micro and macro scale. Genuinely get so excited every time a new episode is released.