The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'The Banshees of Inisherin,' 'Causeway' and "Weird Al" Yankovic

We're in agreement on all three movies this week, which I wasn't necessarily expecting. You can hear us dig into Oscar-contenders and bizarre biopics down below.

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Talking About 'Bardo' and 'Weird'

Alejandro G. Iñárritu's divisive new film opened in select cities on Friday. I was happy to be on KCRW to discuss Bardo. Elsewhere, Amy Nicholson and I review Next Exit, Causeway and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. You can hear us below.

Toronto 2022: 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story' Review

Who doesn't love "Weird Al" Yankovic? So why didn't I love the spoof biopic he co-wrote about himself that stars Daniel Radcliffe? I work through my mixed feelings about the film over at Screen International.

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.

Keep Daniel Radcliffe Weird

Since saying goodbye to Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe has decided to follow his instincts, choosing roles he's described as "weird." I think that's a very good thing. For MEL, I wrote about a fascinating, strangely endearing second act.

SXSW 2022: 'The Lost City' Review

The Lost City features two very likeable stars who give their all to a script that I think lets them down. For Screen International, here's my review.

The Boys' Club of 'Swiss Army Man'

I've seen Swiss Army Man twice, and while I appreciate the film's audacity, I find the big ideas behind its oddball leanings not particularly compelling. Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe are both good, but they're at the service of a movie that moans too much about sensitive guys' problems. My review is up at The New Republic.

'Now You See Me 2' Review

Folks, I thought the original Now You See Me was dumb, dumb, dumb and smug, smug, smug. The sequel is a bit better, but I still find its maniacal self-confidence and giddy pleasure at fooling us pretty annoying. I reviewed it for Screen International.