'Breakfast All Day': What Went Wrong With 'The School for Good and Evil'?

I was very happy to be on Breakfast All Day with Christy Lemire to talk about Paul Feig's deeply disappointing Netflix fantasy film. You can watch the segment below.

'The School for Good and Evil' Review

Paul Feig has a new movie out today on Netflix. You probably didn't know that. Don't feel bad: It's terrible. For Screen International, I reviewed The School for Good and Evil.

Ranking the 'John Wick' Team's Non-'John Wick' Movies

Now that the folks who came up with John Wick have started branching out into other films, Will and I decided to put together a little guide to these non-John Wick properties. Not surprisingly, these movies often ... feel like John Wick movies, except with some small differences. Our rankings are live over at Vulture.

'F9' Review

F9 is so big and so dumb and so silly and I enjoyed a lot of it. But I'm sorry, it's just so dumb. My review is up at Screen International.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: We Review 'The Old Guard,' 'Palm Springs' and 'Greyhound'

Three new movies this week, so there's plenty to discuss. (I also talk briefly about Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets.) Hear the whole thing down below.

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Dive Bars, Time Loops and Immortal Beings

I was back on KCRW this week to discuss new movies. Alongside Roth Cornet, I reviewed Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets and also Palm Springs and The Old Guard. Hear our segment down below.

'The Old Guard' Review

Charlize Theron is an immortal warrior in The Old Guard, a superhero movie that's least interesting when it's trying to be a superhero movie. I explain over at MEL.

Five Replacements for 'Wonder Woman 1984'

In another world, Wonder Woman 1984 would have come out today. For Vulture, we offered up five streaming alternatives, including two very different films from Charlize Theron.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Little Women,' 'Just Mercy' and Our Lightning Round of December Releases

This week, we celebrate our 200th episode. Thanks to all who have listened and enjoyed what they heard. We go through five films in quick fashion: Uncut Gems, Little Women, Richard Jewell, Bombshell and Just Mercy. Hear the whole thing down below.

Some Thoughts on 'Bombshell'

Is calling a movie "timely" actually a compliment?

Just how important is it to play a real person if you're gunning for an Oscar?

And what do "Peace in L.A" and "Let's Roll" have in common?

I answer those questions, and more, in my piece on Bombshell for MEL.

'Bombshell' Review

Bombshell has rich subject matter -- the toxic misogyny of Fox News' offices -- but it's only so-so in its execution. Thankfully, the three leads help sell the film. My review is up at Screen International.

Some Thoughts on 'Long Shot'

Why is Hollywood fixated on stories in which beautiful women and regular guys hook up?

What's a Roxette?

And can you come down fast from molly?

I answer those questions, and more, in my deep dive of Long Shot over at MEL.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Charlize Theron, Ted Bundy and Your 2019 Summer Movie Preview

On this week's episode, we agree that Long Shot is bad (but that Charlize Theron is great in it). We differ on Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. And then we preview summer movie season, including the film we're both worried about. Hear the whole thing down below.

'Long Shot' Review

Long Shot got good reviews out of South by Southwest. I didn't see it there. I wrote about this mediocre comedy for Paste.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Tully,' Summer Movie Season and 'American History X'

A little earlier than normal, here's this week's episode. We discuss Tully. We preview some summer movies that most intrigue us. And we look back at American History X, which I loathed. (If anything, Will hates it even more than I do.) You can hear the entire episode down below.

'Tully' Review

Charlize Theron and Jason Reitman have now made two movies together. I prefer Young Adult, but Tully is a pretty affecting film as well. As a portrait of exhausted motherhood, it'll resonate with a lot of people. My review is up at Paste.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'The Boondock Saints' Is Terrible

On this week's episode, we review A Wrinkle in Time, Gringo and The Death of Stalin. (I promise to catch up with Thoroughbreds soon.) And in our Reboot segment, we look back at The Boondock Saints, which I never saw back in the day. I did, however, live through the time and place of its inception. You can hear the whole thing down below.

'Gringo' Review

Good actors drowning in forced bad-ass attitude: That's Gringo in a nutshell. My review is up at Screen International.

What's Charlize Theron's Best Movie?

Will and I set about answering that question for Vulture, where we ranked every one of her performances. As always, we had such fun putting this together. You can check out the list here.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Detroit,' 'Atomic Blonde' and 'Delicatessen'

Lots to cover in this week's episode. We review Detroit and Atomic Blonde. Then, we quickly discuss Brigsby Bear, The Last Face and The Emoji Movie. And finally, we rewatch Delicatessen for our Reboot segment. Hear the whole thing below.