'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Review

Hoo boy, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sure is terrible. I go into detail about its awfulness over at Screen International.

'The Drama' Review

It's the buzziest film of the year so far. So what did I think of The Drama? You can read my thoughts here. (And fear not: There are no spoilers.)

Amber Coffman - "No Coffee"

Not a coffee drinker. But this song is always a pick-me-up.

BFi Flare 2026: 'Madfabulous' Review

 
Madfabulous is based on a true story I knew nothing about. In the late 19th century, Henry Cyril Paget returned home to Wales to claim his birthright. But this family black sheep was not warmly received, in large part because of his flamboyant style and fondness for outlandish ensembles. (Was he gay? That is debatable.) The film, which stars Callum Scott Howells, celebrates this peculiar fellow. My review is up at Screen International. 

'Alpha' Review

My favorite Julia Ducournau film remains her first, Raw. She returns with Alpha, which was widely panned at Cannes. I gave it a second shot this week for the Los Angeles Times.

'Two Prosecutors' Review

Last year's Cannes was really great. Want more proof? Two Prosecutors, one of my favorites from the festival, is finally hitting U.S. theaters. It's a stunner. My review is up at the Los Angeles Times. 

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Ryan Gosling in Space and 'Ready or Not 2'

On this week's episode, we go long on Project Hail Mary and lament Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. Then, we talk about Two Prosecutors, one of my highlights from last year's Cannes. Check out the conversation down below. 

My Interview With Matty Wishnow, Director of 'The Last Critic'

Ever since I picked up Christgau's Record Guide: The '80s in 1990, I have been a fan of the man who calls himself the Dean of American Rock Critics. So I was delighted that a documentary about Robert Christgau, The Last Critic, premiered at SXSW. Even better, the film is quite good, winning a special jury prize at the festival. For Documentary Magazine, I interviewed Matty Wishnow, who directed the film. We talked about Christgau's famous surliness, the future of music criticism, and the Dean's abiding love affair with his wife (and fellow writer) Carola Dibbell. Hope you enjoy.

Faces - "Ooh La La"

Enjoy the tournament.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Our Oscar Recap, 'Undertone' and 'Casino'

The Oscars happened on Sunday: What did we think of the broadcast? We talk about it on this week's podcast. Plus, we review the new horror film Undertone and revisit 1995's Casino. A fun show, which you can hear below.

My Review of the 2026 Academy Awards

It was a night billed as One Battle After Another versus Sinners. The show itself reflected those films' visionary qualities. Here's my review of last evening's Oscars. 

The Killers - "Smile Like You Mean It"

I was never much of a Killers guy. All I could hear were the better bands they were referencing. But "Smile Like You Mean It" is my kind of nasty/dark pop song. 

'The Screen Podcast': Praising Sundance's Hidden Gems

Now that the early 2026 festivals are over, what under-the-radar films are worth keeping an eye out for down the road? I was on The Screen Podcast to discuss some of my Sundance favorites. (My colleagues Nikki Baughan and Wendy Ide appeared in a separate segment to share their picks from Berlin and elsewhere.) You can watch our episode below.

'Reminders of Him' Review

Tragic pasts. Forbidden love. Hunky guys. Pretty blondes. Rainstorms. Reminders of Him has everything. My review is live at Screen International.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'The Bride!' and 'Hoppers' and Our Final Oscar Predictions

We have a big disagreement about The Bride! on this week's episode. Elsewhere, we look at the latest from Pixar. And then we try to figure out what's gonna win what at the Oscars. Lots of tough calls! Hear the whole show down below.

'Project Hail Mary' Review

Project Hail Mary is Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's first film since they were fired from Solo. Is it a return to form? My review is up at Screen International. 

Mylo - "In My Arms"

Might as well dance.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Another 'Scream,' 'In the Blink of an Eye' and 'EPiC'

We are less than two weeks away from the Oscars. On our latest episode, though, we focus on new movies. We both disliked Scream 7 and In the Blink of an Eye. And then we got down with EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert. Check out our lively banter down below.

'Hoppers' Review

Hoppers is a nice course correction for Pixar, which hasn't had much luck with its original films in recent years. But I found this one funny, charming and touching. My review is here.