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Podcast: IndieWire: Screen Talk
Episode: "Why the Spirit Awards Are Exciting This Year" (Episode 74)
Description: The Independent Spirit Awards nominations are here! And this time, Kohn and Thompson find less to complain about than usual. They discuss some of the welcome surprises among the nominees and their possible impact on Oscar season. Plus: Why The Weinstein Company is scaling back its film slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices