Lady Gaga - "Disease"

Yeah, dark synths are what I need right now.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Joker 2,' 'Will & Harper' and 'The Dead'

No surprise that we didn't like the Joker sequel, although it inspired some interesting conversation. On this week's episode, we also discussed the well-intentioned but flawed Netflix documentary Will & Harper and went back to 1987 to assess John Huston's The Dead. Hear the whole thing down below.

Venice 2024: 'Joker: Folie a Deux' Review

I loved Joker. Sadly, I did not love the sequel. For Screen International, I reviewed Joker: Folie a Deux.

My 2024 Venice Film Festival Preview

I'll be going to Venice for the first time since 2019. What I'm looking forward to seeing? Here's a look at the 10 most-intriguing films playing the festival.

Lady Gaga Gets Her 'Top Gun' On

Does "Hold My Hand" feel like a real Top Gun song? Kinda yes, kinda no. Over at MEL, I looked back at the original soundtrack to discuss its lasting legacy, and where Lady Gaga's latest fits in. Hope you enjoy.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Three Films About Families

I only now realized that this week's episode covered three films that deal with difficult families: House of Gucci, Encanto and The Humans. Guess which one I liked best.

Or you could just listen and find out.

'House of Gucci' Puts the Rich on Blast

There's no shortage of popular entertainment about how awful the wealthy are. But there's always room for one more. For MEL, I indulged in the seductive, tacky pleasures of House of Gucci.