The Screening List

Today, we dive into The Drama — our review, what works, what doesn’t, and why the film lingers long after it ends. From there, the conversation opens up into a broader discussion on trigger warnings, representation, and where the line between storytelling and responsibility really sits.Plus, your weekly temperature check: Cannes's official selection, takeaways from CinemaCon, and what we’ve been watching this week.The Screening List is hosted by Maritza Cayo and Chiara Miniconi.Produced by VoxFilms and NouLa Productions.Edited by Chloe O'Donnell.Artwork by Griffin Reynolds.Music by Evan B.Follow us on Instagram @thescreeninglist.

Today, we are talking about the genre powering the box office — and quietly launching a new wave of filmmakers. Plus, your weekly industry temperature check: stranded capital and the industry’s transparency problem, what Bad Robot reveals about where things are headed, and the rise of vertical video and long-form series.The Screening List is hosted by Maritza Cayo and Chiara Miniconi.Produced by VoxFilms and NouLa Productions.Edited by Chloe O'Donnell.Artwork by Griffin Reynolds.Music by Evan B.Follow us on Instagram @thescreeninglist.

Today we’re talking about Canadian national treasures Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol, and their unlikely breakout Nirvana The Band The Show The Movie—a rare exception in a system that’s quietly falling apart.Plus, your weekly industry temperature check: the collapse of Row K, what it reveals about the state of indie distribution, and the death of Sora.The Screening List is hosted by Maritza Cayo and Chiara Miniconi.Produced by VoxFilms and NouLa Productions.Edited by Chloe O'Donnell.Artwork by Griffin Reynolds.Music by Evan B.Follow us on Instagram @thescreeninglist.

In this episode, we take on best picture winner One Battle After Another and the conversation around its portrayal of Black women. Where does representation land, and why does it still spark debate? We also look at what a changing audience means for Hollywood, from shifting expectations to the question everyone’s asking: can Gen Z actually save the industry?  Plus, what we watched this week and the films we’re excited about.The Screening List is hosted by Maritza Cayo and Chiara Miniconi.Produced by VoxFilms and NouLa Productions.Edited by Chloe O'Donnell.Artwork by Griffin Reynolds.Music by Evan B.Follow us on Instagram @thescreeninglist.

With the Oscars this weekend, we break down the final state of the race. Could controversy hurt Timothée Chalamet’s chances? Why Warner Bros. may dominate the nominations, and what a possible Paramount Global–Warner Bros. acquisition could mean for Hollywood. Plus, what we watched this week and the films we’re excited about.The Screening List is hosted by Maritza Cayo and Chiara Miniconi.Produced by VoxFilms and NouLa Productions.Edited by Chloe O'Donnell.Artwork by Griffin Reynolds.Music by Evan B.Follow us on Instagram @thescreeninglist.