Showing posts with label movie marathons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movie marathons. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 01, 2022

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'The Godfather' and 'Brewster McCloud'


Two very different 1970s movies, but both so good. We talked about each of them on this week's episode. Plus, we discuss the future of theaters. Check out the whole thing down below.

Friday, March 03, 2017

Movie Marathons: Wild About Hairy


In honor of Logan, I decided to do a Movie Marathon over at MEL that celebrates other famous hairy movie characters. Some stuff I write is passionately argued and deeply considered. This was just silly fun. Hope you enjoy.

Monday, November 14, 2016

Trumpism at the Movies


In the fog and anger of the aftermath of Trump's victory, I wrote a piece for MEL that compiles a list of movies that seem to reflect the America we're now living in. Yes, Idiocracy is here. But so are several others. Read it and weep.

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Movies About First Dates


In honor of Southside With You, a drama about Barack and Michelle Obama's first date, I put together a list for MEL of the best movies about characters going on first dates. Everything from Certified Copy to Sunday to In Search of a Midnight Kiss made the cut. Hope you enjoy.

Saturday, August 13, 2016

A Salute to Dirty Cartoons


In honor of Sausage Party, I put together a little movie marathon at MEL of notable R-rated cartoons. (Actually, some of them are even more extreme than R.) Happy viewing.

Thursday, June 30, 2016

When Outsiders Make Movies About America


Over at MEL, we're celebrating the Fourth of July. That meant me picking some great movies about America that weren't made by American filmmakers. I realize that, in a few months, you'd be able to add American Honey to this list. But for now, dive into these six choices ... including a divisive Wong Kar-wai film that, hey, I like just fine.