The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: The New Avengers, 'Pavements' and My Preview of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Long episode this week, for obvious reasons. For one thing, we had a lot to say about both Thunderbolts* and Pavements. Also, I went long offering a list of the films I'm most excited to see at Cannes, including Mirrors No. 3 (pictured above). And then, hey, we're gonna be on a bit of a break while I'm in France, which tends to make it hard for us to wrap up a show in a succinct manner. Enjoy all of it down below.

'Thunderbolts*' Review

How is the new Marvel movie? And why does the title have an asterisk in it? I answer all your questions over at Screen International.

Toronto 2024: 'We Live in Time' Review

We Live in Time stars Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield as a couple dealing with a cancer diagnosis. That's not a novel idea for a romantic drama, but the film's narrative structure is ... kind of. I explain more in my Screen International review.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: The New 'Dune,' 'Spaceman' and Our Oscar Predictions

Two outer-space films are reviewed on this week's podcast. But the real excitement comes during our deep dive into the Oscars, where we make our picks in all the major categories. Hope you enjoy.

'Dune: Part Two' Review

I'm not sure I love Part Two as much as I loved Part One. But the new Dune is sure something. My review is up at Screen International.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Oppenheimer,' 'Barbie' and the New 'Mission: Impossible'

We were off last week, so there's a lot to discuss in our latest episode. Three big movies, and we tackle them all in depth. Have a listen.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: John Wick, Zach Braff and 'Tori and Lokita'

We don't see eye-to-eye on John Wick: Chapter 4, but we agree A Good Person is the pits. And then we dig into the latest from the Dardenne brothers. Check out the whole episode down below.

'A Good Person' Review

Zach Braff hasn't made a movie in six years. Some people wish it had been longer. I liked his first two films, so I walked into A Good Person with an open mind. But this thing is a real debacle. My review is up at Screen International.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Raving About 'She Said'

On our latest episode, we review three new movies, including The Menu and The Wonder. But the movie I spent extra time discussing was She Said, which I think is fairly wonderful. Hear the whole thing down below.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Moonage Daydream' and Disagreeing About 'Athena'

Three new movies on this week's podcast. Not a surprise, we both disliked Don't Worry Darling (although we have lots nice to say about Florence Pugh). But the more interesting conversations revolved around the new David Bowie documentary and the divisive Athena. Hear the whole episode down below.

Toronto 2022: 'The Wonder' Review

Florence Pugh's other movie this awards season is the superior one. For Screen International, I reviewed the 19th-century psychological drama The Wonder.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Previewing the 2022 Toronto Film Festival

Guess where I am? On this week's episode, I offered a preview of some of the movies I'm curious to see here in Toronto. Hear the conversation down below.

Venice 2022: 'Don't Worry Darling' Review

Before its Venice premiere, Don't Worry Darling had to deal with a lot of bad buzz, which all started in earnest after I saw the film a few weeks ago. I bring that up only to mention that my review doesn't take any of that into account. Over at Screen International, I lament a fairly disappointing sophomore effort from director Olivia Wilde.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Space Jam: A New Legacy,' 'Pig' and My Cannes Report

Lots of movies to cram in this week. We reviewed Black Widow, Space Jam: A New Legacy, No Sudden Move and Pig. Then I asked Will about The Tomorrow War. But first, I talked about my time at Cannes. Hear the whole thing down below.

'Black Widow' Review

People are being entirely too kind to Black Widow, which I think is one of the weaker installments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I get into it over at Screen International.

Five Replacements for 'Black Widow'

I can't comprehend that, if not for this pandemic, Black Widow would be out right now. There hasn't been a Marvel movie in forever. But in the meantime, we offer five films that might address your MCU craving. Enjoy our insights over at Vulture.

What Genre Movie Was 2019's Finest?

Will and I have the answers.

2019's Best Genre Films

For SyFy, I ranked this year's best genre movies -- which means fantasy, horror, sci-fi films, etc. I covered a wide gamut, everything from Avengers: Endgame to Shadow, from Us to Little Joe. Hope you enjoy.

Some Thoughts on 'Little Women'

I love Little Women. I get into why over at MEL.

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.