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IndieWire: Screen Talk

IndieWire: Screen Talk

'Musk' Director Alex Gibney Discusses His 4 Hour Doc; Netflix's Longest Ever Theatrical Window; 'Narnia' Trailer Reactions

Oct 16, 2026 · 45m

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For Alex Gibney, the director of expose documentaries like "Going Clear" and "The Inventor," taking on the larger than life figure of Elon Musk was a perfect challenge. Gibney shares his thoughts on the complicated legacy of the tech giant, from the optimism of his early days to his bizarre views on procreation, and reveals why he interviewed an AI version of Musk for the film (19:40). But first Anne and Ryan discuss the start of Netflix's longest theatrical window ever for "La Bola Negra" and speculate if it can challenge "The Odyssey" in the craft categories. Finally, Anne has caught up with "The Social Reckoning" and "Heart of the Beast." Can you guess which one she loved? Why has…