Toronto 2026: 'Misty Green' Review

Chris Rock takes on the sexism and racism of Hollywood in Misty Green, which stars Rosalind Eleazar as a next-big-thing actress who never really panned out. Can she get her big comeback? My review is live at Screen International. 

What 'Dogma' Did to Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith's controversial 1999 comedy Dogma returns to theaters tomorrow. For Cracked, I looked back at the film's legacy, and why he never made as interesting a movie afterward. Hope you enjoy.

When 'Saturday Night Live' Stars Get Serious

For Cracked, I picked the finest dramatic work from several high-profile SNL cast members. I imagine some will disagree with my choices, but that's part of the fun, right? Hope you enjoy.

My 2023 Comedy Preview

What funny TV shows, movies and live events are worth getting excited about this year? Over at Cracked, I highlighted 10 intriguing possibilities. 

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Tar,' 'Black Adam,' 'Descendant'

This week's episode features three very different movies, but I liked all of 'em, especially Margaret Brown's wonderful documentary Descendant. You can hear our conversation down below.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Let's Talk About the Oscars

On this week's podcast, we reviewed The Lost City and Everything Everywhere All at Once ... but, let's be honest, that really doesn't matter. Last night's Academy Award ceremony sure was something, and we chatted about it ... about 30 minutes after the whole thing went down. Listen below.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'The Woman in the Window' and Other Stinkers

Three new movies on this week's podcast, and I think they're all bad. First, we differ on Those Who Wish Me Dead. Then, we lament Amy Adams' decision to be in The Woman in the Window. Finally, we try to figure out why Chris Rock is so bad in Spiral: From the Book of Saw. Hear the whole bloody thing down below. 

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': 'The Killing of Two Lovers' Is the Highlight of This Weekend's Movies

I was on KCRW today to discuss Spiral, Those Who Wish Me Dead and Oxygen. But my colleague Shawn Edwards and I most enjoyed Robert Machoian's minimalist drama. You can hear our segment down below.

'Spiral: From The Book Of Saw' Review

Chris Rock came up with an idea for a Saw movie. And so we now have Spiral. The idea isn't bad but Rock, surprisingly, is. You can read my review here.

Misleading Men: Jude Law

I'm bringing back my regular feature Misleading Men, which looks at actors who, for a moment, were a big deal in Hollywood. First up: Jude Law ... and how his career shifted after a Chris Rock joke. My essay is over at MEL.

Pop Culture and Politicians

For MEL, I spent a little time scouring through movies, TV and music to find some of the best/weirdest/funniest political ephemera. The Simpsons! Spitting Image! Mermaid Avenue! The Candidate! It's all here.

'Chris Rock: Tamborine' Review

For MEL, I wrote about Chris Rock's new stand-up special, his first in nine years. As always, Tamborine demonstrates what a talented, sharp comic he is. But it also illustrates why his women problems are such a chore to listen to. You can read my take right here.

'Top Five' Review

Chris Rock is the man behind Top Five, serving as writer, director and star. And he's come up with his best film, a very funny, very shrewd romantic comedy about a Hollywood A-lister who's trying to be taken seriously with his next project, a super-solemn historical drama. I reviewed the film for Deadspin.