The Movies Everyone’s Talking About After Venice and Telluride
Summary
Hosts Rebecca Ford and John Ross, joined by Chris Murphy, recap the Venice and Telluride film festivals, highlighting standout films like Wild Horse Ten and Prime Time. They discuss the Creative Arts Emmy results, noting strong wins for Dead to Me and Widow's Bay, and analyze the emerging Oscar race with key performances from John Malkovich and Robert Pattinson. The episode also covers Telluride's surprise screening of the Elizabeth Holmes documentary and the shifting dynamics of studio presence at major festivals.
Topics discussed
Sponsored segment: Quince leather purse
Introduction and Emmy predictions
Discussion on acting and hosting award contenders
Venice Film Festival overview with Chris Murphy
Review of 'Wild Horse Nine' and surprise success
Analysis of 'The Room Next Door' and 'Bunker'
Other Venice highlights: Musk doc, 'Love', and flops
Assessment of the opening film and festival vibe
Venice as a rebuilding year and safe space
Sponsored segment: Wayfair outdoor play kitchen
Telluride Film Festival: Industry presence and buzz
The surprise screening mystery at Telluride
Review of 'You Can See Everything' (Elizabeth Holmes doc)
Telluride hits: 'Hamlet' and 'The Room Next Door'
More Telluride favorites: 'Liberation' and 'The Sand'
Sponsored segment: Wayfair verified products
Oscar season predictions: Best Actor and Actress
Films that fell short and celebrity sightings
Favorite festival moments and panel anecdotes
Conclusion: Festival strategy and credits
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