Toronto 2023: 'American Fiction' Review

Jeffrey Wright is a great actor, of course, but how often does he get to be a leading man? That happens in American Fiction, which I reviewed for Screen International.

'Coastal Elites' Review

Five members of the so-called coastal elite tell their stories right into the camera in this HBO comedy-drama. It is ... a very mixed bag, which I get into in my MEL review.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'The Lovebirds,' 'The Trip to Greece' and 'Point Break'

Two new movies this week, folks. We both disliked The Lovebirds and enjoyed The Trip to Greece. Then, we head back to 1991 to talk about Kathryn Bigelow's Point Break. Surf's up, hang 10, etc.

'The Lovebirds' Review

Listen, I know the pandemic is a stressful, dispiriting time. I'm feeling it, too. But even in our current reality, The Lovebirds is a pretty mediocre comedy-thriller. My review is up at MEL.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Downhill,' 'The Photograph' and 'Sonic the Hedgehog'

This week on the podcast, we review a so-so relationship comedy, a darn good relationship drama and a movie about a hedgehog. (I also talk smack about Fantasy Island.) Hear the whole thing below.

'The Photograph' Review

The Photograph is a romantic drama with its share of flaws. But I actively tried to forget about them because I enjoyed Issa Rae and LaKeith Stainfield's chemistry so damn much. My review is up at Screen International.