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Kate Erbland

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Editorial Director, IndieWire. / NYFCC member. / NYC & Vermont. / Likes coffee, cats, and the Oxford comma. / Bird nerd.🦉

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · Jun 25

Quite happy to merge two of my favorite obsessions — talking about the extraordinary SORRY, BABY and Eva Victor plus my horrible hamster experience as a child — in this interview that I hope captures even a dash of why this film and its maker are so very special: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

‘Sorry, Baby’ Filmmaker and Star Eva Victor Can Do It All — Make You Laugh, Make You Cry, and Keep the Cat Alive

Victor's debut is the announcement of a major talent; they tell IndieWire about cat-centric PSAs, maintaining privacy, and bonding with Barry Jenkins.

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 16h

AFTER THE HUNT screenwriter Nora Garrett’s journey — trained actress to personal assistant to Meta employee to selling her first script — is wild, and she’s wonderfully open and honest about what it took: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

‘After the Hunt’ Writer Nora Garrett Was Working in AI and Stressing About Her Career — Then, She Sold Her First Script for Luca Guadagnino to Direct

'After the Hunt' writer Nora Garrett was working in AI when she sold her script, snagged Luca Guadagnino, and saw her entire life change.

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 1d

I talked to one of my perpetual faves about one of my favorite films of the year, from Zooming with “bucket list” director Kathryn Bigelow to her meticulous prep work and why the film left even her speechless: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

Kathryn Bigelow’s Riveting Nuclear Thriller ‘A House of Dynamite’ Scared Star Rebecca Ferguson, Too

INTERVIEW: The actress tells IndieWire about her meticulous work as an officer in White House Situation Room and working with her favorite directors.

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 2d

It’s MARTY SUPREME time.

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Mike Ryan @mikeryan.bsky.social · 3d

Here’s me and @ryanboston.bsky.social on the Bad Bunny hosted season premiere of SNL. open.spotify.com/episode/7L0B...

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 1: Bad Bunny

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 7d

I assume the people who run The Committee for the First Amendment (and the Women's Media Center to boot) understand that the First Amendment protects free speech from goddamn government interference, even if Sasha and Jeff do not (or like to pretend they do not).

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 7d

This one got me. I was lucky enough to meet and moderate a chat with Jane in support of Brett Morgen's wonderful documentary a few years ago. She was so lovely, so smart, so wily, everything you'd want her to be and more. Great night to watch Brett's doc on her: www.indiewire.com/features/gen...

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 7d

I spoke to the wonderful Emily Blunt about her incredible performance in THE SMASHING MACHINE, including a serendipitous meeting with Benny during OPPENHEIMER, her bond with BFF "DJ," and THAT "Jungleland" scene: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

A Chance Encounter on ‘Oppenheimer’ Made ‘The Smashing Machine,’ and Emily Blunt’s Riveting Performance, a Reality

Emily Blunt talks the serendipitous way Benny Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine' came together and what it took from her and Dwayne Johnson.

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Mike Ryan @mikeryan.bsky.social · 9d

I spoke to Benny Safdie about THE SMASHING MACHINE. I honestly didn’t know what he considered the bigger career achievement: directing Dwayne Johnson in an acclaimed performance or playing the villain in Happy Gilmore 2 bit.ly/4mEc4UM

After a Career Year, 'The Smashing Machine's Benny Safdie Is Quietly Becoming the Most Surprising Standout of 2025

Few in Hollywood are having a moment quite like the Uncut Gems co-director.

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Mike Ryan @mikeryan.bsky.social · 10d

We took a souvenir from the Deliver Me From Nowhere party

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alexsuskind.bsky.social @alexsuskind.bsky.social · 12d

Just ran into Benny Safdie on Broadway wearing a Smashing Machine sandwich board. “I gotta take advantage of foot traffic” he says

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 12d

Team VistaVision: www.indiewire.com/features/gen...

Even IndieWire’s Own Staff Cannot Agree on the Best Format for Seeing ‘One Battle After Another’

Confused? Heck, even IndieWire's staff can't settle on one preferred format.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 13d

Netflix has acquired Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus' documentary 'Cover-Up.' Exclusive.

Netflix Picks Up Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus’ Documentary ‘Cover-Up’

Netflix has acquired Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus' documentary 'Cover-Up.' Exclusive.

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Matt Singer @mattsinger.bsky.social · 13d

Still can’t quite believe this is a real movie, but the fact that Spaceballs 2 decided to unveil its cast by spoofing the Force Awakens table read photo (*and* by putting a pizza on a chair in tribute to the late great Pizza the Hutt) is an encouraging sign. screencrush.com/spaceballs-2...

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 14d

Oh, man, what timing. If you’d like to celebrate Jaglom and his work, NYFF has a perfect opportunity in the coming days: a restoration of his CAN SHE BAKE A CHERRY PIE? www.filmlinc.org/nyff2025/fil...

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 15d

How funny would it be if The Rapture happened while I was seeing A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE?

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rapture tomorrow queen? (workshopping this)

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 17d

Pre-screening songs at ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER: Radiohead’s “Decks Dark,” Johnny Cash’s “The Mercy Seat,” Nat King Cole’s Perfidia,” Bob Dylan’s “Ballad of a Thin Man,” Hall and Oates’ “Maneater.”

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Christian Blauvelt @christianblauvelt.bsky.social · 20d

Some may ask, “Well, didn’t Disney fire Roseanne and Gina Carano as well?” Separately, I’d mention Disney ending working with anti-Trump author Chuck Wendig as well.

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Kimmel Isn’t Roseanne or Gina Carano — This Time, Disney Hurt Its Own Wallet

Kimmel isn't Roseanne or Gina Carano. This time Disney is hurting its own wallet, showing that it will take a financial hit just to appease Trump.

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 20d

a blue background with the words shutting down written on it

ALT: a blue background with the words shutting down written on it

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 21d

Hazard pay for @bentravers.bsky.social, ASAP: www.indiewire.com/criticism/sh...

‘The Morning Show’ Review: Season 4 Is Both Utterly Nonsensical and Numbingly Monotonous

After sending Reese Witherspoon to space and Jennifer Aniston to Elon Musk, "The Morning Show" Season 4 scales things back... and gets boring.

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Mike Ryan @mikeryan.bsky.social · 22d

I interviewed Robert Redford once, for Truth in 2015. After the interview he called me back over:

“I noticed you have a notebook.”

“I do.”

“I also noticed you never looked at it.”

“If I’m looking at my notes for the next question I’m not listening to what you’re saying.”

“Good answer.”

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 22d

Truly the total package. One of one.

a man with a mustache is wearing a hat and a suit .

ALT: a man with a mustache is wearing a hat and a suit .

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Ben Travers @bentravers.bsky.social · 22d

Reading Alan is as essential as it gets if you want to know what’s going on in television and the culture at large.

That he’s also a pleasure to read is like a nice little favor he does for everyone, so let’s not take it for granted, OK? Subscribe —> alansepinwall.ghost.io/dont-stop-be...

Don't stop believing

Some news, as they say

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Kate Erbland @katerbland.bsky.social · 24d

Good, good, GOOD kid: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

‘Adolescence’ Breakout Owen Cooper Worried About Learning His Lines — Then He Improvised the Hit Show’s Most Talked-About Moment

INTERVIEW: This year's IndieWire Honors Breakthrough Award winner walks us through his process, with plenty of room for Xbox & Tom Holland marathons.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 28d

For its first international foray, the van set up outside The Lightbox to delight hundreds of eager customers.

Inside the Criterion Mobile Closet, the Best Five Minutes You Can Spend at Your Favorite Film Festival

For its first international foray, the van set up outside The Lightbox to delight hundreds of eager customers.

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