The Best Movies of the 21st Century (So Far)

Rolling Stone asked a bunch of its contributors to work on a massive list of the best films of the 21st century. Remarkably, we're already 25 years into this new century, which means a lot of good movies. As always, I didn't have any say in the final rankings, but I did some of the write-ups, including Y Tu Mama Tambien, Inside Llewyn Davis, Dogville, Burning, Uncut Gems, I Am Not Your Negro, The Souvenir and others. Dive in. 

SXSW 2025: 'Holland' Review

Nicole Kidman is trapped in suburbia in Holland, a psychological thriller that doubles as a prickly character study. My review is live over at Screen International.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: So Many Movies, So Little Time

It's become an annual tradition I really enjoy: On the podcast right before we record our "Best of the Year" episode, we do a lightning round in which we review a bunch of end-of-the-year films in quick succession. This year, that meant rapid reactions to A Complete Unknown, Nosferatu, Nickel Boys, Babygirl, The Seed of the Sacred Fig and The Order. Check it all out down below.

What's the Best Movie From 1999?

Rolling Stone created a list of the 99 best movies from 1999. Then, the editors asked regular contributors to write capsules for the films. I got to write about Eyes Wide Shut, Three Kings, The Wind Will Carry Us and others. Check out the whole list here.

'Spellbound' Review

In Spellbound, a princess (Rachel Zegler) has to help her parents, the king (Javier Bardem) and queen (Nicole Kidman), after a curse transforms them into monsters. Will she be successful? And how familiar is this animated fairy tale? I answer some of those questions over at Screen International.

2024 Gotham Awards Nominees

It has been an annual tradition I am very proud to be a part of. The folks at the Gotham Film & Media Institute invited me to once again join the committee that selects the nominees for the Gothams' acting categories. Alongside Monica Castillo, Robert Daniels, Tomris Laffly and Brian Tallerico, I helped pick this year's best Lead, Supporting and Breakthrough performances. You can see our choices here, along with the nominees in other categories.

Venice 2024: 'Babygirl' Review

Venice has its first critically-acclaimed sensation: Babygirl, the new film from the writer-director of Bodies Bodies Bodies. I have to admit: I was pretty mixed on it. My review is here.

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.

'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Review

Jason Momoa returns as the man who can talk to fish. For Screen International, I reviewed Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: The Best Films of the First Half of 2022

There are several movies I wasn't able to catch in time for this week's episode, which I'm not happy about, but nonetheless: Will and I both list our six favorites of 2022 so far. Hope you enjoy.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Vikings, Nic Cage and 'Le Samourai'

Two new movies, one fantastic reboot: That's the story of this week's episode. Come for the reviews of The Northman and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, stay to hear me gush about Le Samourai.

'The Northman' Is a Lot of Viking Movie

Robert Eggers loves immersing us in long-ago worlds. He does the same with his third feature, The Northman, which is about a Viking seeking vengeance. My piece is up at MEL.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: The End-of-the-Year Lightning Round

Totally forgot to post our second-to-last podcast of 2021, our annual quick-hit rundown of December films. We reviewed Licorice Pizza, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Nightmare Alley, Cyrano and Being the Ricardos. You can hear the whole thing down below.

'Extra Hot Great': Talking About 'Being the Ricardos,' 'Insecure' and 'How To With John Wilson'

Well, this was a treat: I got to be on Extra Hot Great with David T. Cole, Tara Ariano and Sarah D. Bunting to review Aaron Sorkin's new movie. And then I talked about some TV I've been watching, and we all discussed an episode of The Simpsons, "Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie," which a listener think is an all-timer. Did we agree? Listen below.

Thinking of 'Eyes Wide Shut' as a Christmas Movie

I still remember seeing Eyes Wide Shut opening night. Funny enough, my future wife was at the same screening. This article is not about that, though: It's about how Kubrick's final film has been embraced as a holiday film. Read on.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Minari,' 'The Prom' and Everything in Between

On this week's episode, we dive into four new releases. We've got musicals (The Prom), we've got family dramas (Minari), we've got Soderbergh flicks (Let Them All Talk) and we've got the latest in the Small Axe anthology (Alex Wheatle). Check out all the fun below.

The Four Kinds of Christmas Movies You See During the Summer

It's rare, but Hollywood sometimes releases Christmas-themed films at the multiplex during the warm weather months. I did a taxonomy over at MEL.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'The Hunt,' 'Bloodshot,' 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' and 'Moulin Rouge'

The podcast must go on. This week, we both review The Hunt, and then I solo on the new Vin Diesel vehicle and Eliza Hittman's acclaimed Sundance drama. Finally, we flash back to 2001 for Moulin Rouge. We'll keep doing new episodes each week -- we talk about that a little, too.

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.

Some Thoughts on 'Bombshell'

Is calling a movie "timely" actually a compliment?

Just how important is it to play a real person if you're gunning for an Oscar?

And what do "Peace in L.A" and "Let's Roll" have in common?

I answer those questions, and more, in my piece on Bombshell for MEL.