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.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Reviewing 'Priscilla,' 'Nyad' and 'Fingernails'

We tackle three arthouse/indie/prestige films on this week's episode. I liked all three, Will liked only one. Give it a listen down below.

In Praise of 'Elvis: That's the Way It Is'

Now that Elvis is available for rental/purchase, I wanted to take a moment to spotlight an older, better film about the King. That would be Elvis: That's the Way It Is, the 1970 documentary about his Las Vegas residency, which is actually featured in Elvis. My thoughts are over at Decider.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Disagreeing About 'Elvis'

On this week's episode, we review The Black Phone and Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe. But we differ on Baz Lurhmann's latest. Hear the whole thing down below.

'Elvis,' 'Amadeus' and Our Fascination With Greatness

Elvis is told from the perspective of Colonel Tom Parker, not Elvis Presley. That got me thinking about other films that use a similar technique, and what they say about our relationship with supernaturally talented individuals. My latest for MEL is here.

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': The King, 'The Black Phone,' 'Marcel the Shell' and 'Beavis and Butt-Head'

Amy Nicholson and I were on KCRW on Thursday to review this weekend's new releases. (She and I are just about the only critics who don't love love love Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.) Hear our segment down below.

Cannes 2022: 'Elvis' Review

Whoops! Amidst all the Cannes runaround, I completely forgot to mention that I reviewed Elvis, which is very Baz Luhrmann-y, unfortunately. My review is up at Screen International.