The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' and Our Oscar Nomination Predictions

I leave for Sundance tomorrow. Thursday, the Oscar nominations are announced. But first, let's do a podcast. Will and I reviewed The Rip and the latest installment in the 28 Days Later franchise. And then we make some guesses about which people will and won't hear their names called on Thursday morning. Enjoy!

'Young Mothers' Review

When I started going to Cannes more than a decade ago, I realized, "Oh my god, I'm going to be able to see the Dardenne brothers' movies when they premiere!" They have been fixtures of the festival for decades, winning the Palme d'Or twice. I saw their latest, Young Mothers, last year at Cannes, and now it's out in the U.S. For the Los Angeles Times, I reviewed another solid effort from Jean-Pierre and Luc. 

A$AP Rocky (featuring Rod Stewart, Miguel and Mark Ronson) - "Everyday"

A$AP Rocky had a good 2025 on the big-screen, nailing key roles in both If I Had Legs I'd Kick You and Highest 2 Lowest. But let's not forget what a good rapper he is.

The 101 Best Los Angeles Movies

This has been in the works for a little while, so I'm glad it's finally out there in the world. The Los Angeles Times has put together a list of the all-time best L.A. movies. I didn't have a say in the final rankings, although I contributed a ballot alongside my fellow critics and journalists, but I did write several of the capsules. I was very happy to heap praise on Barton Fink, Devil in a Blue Dress, Die Hard, Inherent Vice, Killer of Sheep, Safe and A Woman Under the Influence. Check the whole list out here. 

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Sundance 2026 Preview, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'

We are back! And we're finally getting around to discussing the new Avatar. Plus, I offer my take on five Sundance movies that look really promising, including John Wilson's The History of Concrete. Check out the conversation down below.

'A Private Life' Review

Jodie Foster in a French-language whodunit that's also a romantic drama? Sign me up, although I do wish I liked A Private Life a little more than I did. My tempered recommendation is over at the A.V. Club. 

My Interview With Gus Van Sant and Austin Kolodney, the Team Behind 'Dead Man's Wire'

Dead Man's Wire is one of Gus Van Sant's strongest films in years. And it's writer Austin Kolodney's first big-screen credit. For Screen International, I talked to each of them about this long-in-the-works real-life thriller ... and how a comment made by Werner Herzog helped influence the final product. You can read our conversation here. 

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': 'Greenland 2: Migration,' 'Dead Man's Wire' and a Mad Monkey

Plenty to discuss on Press Play, where Witney Seibold and I reviewed disaster movies, horror flicks, 1970s dramas and All That's Left of You. Check out our segment down below.

'All That's Left of You' Review

All That's Left of You is on the shortlist for the Best International Feature Oscar. Over at the Los Angeles Times, I reviewed Cherien Dabis' heartfelt, dutiful portrait of 70 years of Palestinian history told through the prism of one family. You can read my thoughts here.

'Primate' Review

It's the new year! My first review of 2026 is for a very dumb, very gory, very effective horror film about a chimpanzee who goes berserk. You can read my thoughts on Primate here. 

Hayley Williams - "Parachute"

Paramore never did much for me, but I know they are beloved in some music circles. Ditto the band's frontwoman. To which I'll say I enjoy this song off her 2025 solo album well enough, and leave it at that.

'No Other Choice' Review

Job market getting you down? Maybe you should consider killing the competition, literally. For the Los Angeles Times, I reviewed Park Chan-wook's dark comedic thriller No Other Choice. 

My Interview With Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Star of 'Sentimental Value'

When people heard that Worst Person in the World filmmaker Joachim Trier was reuniting with his star Renate Reinsve for Sentimental Value, most weren't familiar with the actor who would be playing Reinsve's sister, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. Well, she's now probably going to get an Oscar nomination for her role, so it seems like a good time to learn a little about her. 

That's where I come in: I hung out with Lilleaas on a rainy November afternoon to talk about the film, her career and what comes next. A delightful conversation, which you can read here. 

(Photo by Evelyn Freja.) 

Bela Tarr, 1955-2026

A couple years ago, I had the immense pleasure of moderating a Q&A with Bela Tarr after a screening of his final film, The Turin Horse. He was great. Today for Rolling Stone, I pay tribute to an iconic filmmaker. You can read my piece here. 

Cesar Lopez - "Memoria"

Here's a little instrumental beauty for your first Friday of 2026.