The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Paul Schrader, 'Malignant' and 'Queenpins'

I like when I like all three new movies we discuss on the podcast. Hear the whole episode down below.

Venice 2021: 'The Card Counter' Review

Alas, I'm not at Venice this year. But that will not stop me from writing about movies playing there, like the latest from Paul Schrader, which I think is really good.

Venice 2017: 'First Reformed' Review

And just like that ... fall film festival season begins. A couple weeks ago, I saw First Reformed, the new movie from writer-director Paul Schrader. It's a demanding character drama about a minister who is wrestling with his faith. The minister is played by Ethan Hawke, who gives one of his finest performances. In First Reformed's opening reels, I thought I might be watching something magnificent. The film runs out of gas a bit, unfortunately, but I still liked it enough to recommend it in my Screen International review.