The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Digger,' 'Verity' and 'Fjord'

We've now entered awards season, so the podcast is gonna be jam-packed with Oscar hopefuls and the occasional fall blockbuster for the next few months. This week, we debate Tom Cruise's risky satire but are much more aligned on the hit thriller Verity and Christian Mungiu's Palme d'Or winner. You can check out the conversation down below. 

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Supergirls, Jackasses and the 'Obsession'/'Backrooms' Phenomenon

On this week's episode, we review two franchises that didn't have a great showing at the box office. First up is the disappointing Supergirl. Then we giggle over Jackass: Best and Last. Finally, since we never had a conversation about the unexpected twin horror hits Obsession and Backrooms, we talked about what their success means. I really enjoyed this episode, and I hope you do, too.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Backrooms,' 'The Breadwinner' and 'Exotica'

I return home from Cannes and immediately watch the worst movie of the year. On the podcast, we talk about The Breadwinner and dig deep into the A24 horror sensation Backrooms. Then, we go back to 1994 to reconsider Exotica and the once-promising career of Atom Egoyan. Check out the latest episode down below.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Talking About Sheep Detectives and Previewing the 2026 Cannes Film Festival

Greetings from Cannes. I just got into town, but before I left, I recorded this week's episode of the podcast, in which I preview five films playing here that I am very excited to see, including Fjord. Also, we review The Sheep Detectives. Check it all out down below.

My Interview With Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Star of 'Sentimental Value'

When people heard that Worst Person in the World filmmaker Joachim Trier was reuniting with his star Renate Reinsve for Sentimental Value, most weren't familiar with the actor who would be playing Reinsve's sister, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. Well, she's now probably going to get an Oscar nomination for her role, so it seems like a good time to learn a little about her. 

That's where I come in: I hung out with Lilleaas on a rainy November afternoon to talk about the film, her career and what comes next. A delightful conversation, which you can read here. 

(Photo by Evelyn Freja.) 

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Joachim Trier, 'Nouvelle Vague' and 'The Running Man'

Three major directors have big movies on this week's episode. We were both fans of Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value and Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague. But, man oh man, did we dislike Edgar Wright's sci-fi flick. You can check out all our thoughts down below.

Cannes 2025: 'Sentimental Value' Review

Renate Reinsve reunites with Joachim Trier for Sentimental Value. It's not quite to the level of The Worst Person in the World, but it's a very touching family drama. My review is here.