The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Evil Foster Moms and Tech Bros, and 'Pi'

Two reviews of new movies in this episode. We got creeped out, in different ways, from watching Bring Her Back and Mountainhead. Then, in our Reboot segment, we revisit Darren Aronofsky's 1998 debut. Check it all out down below.

'Bring Her Back' Review

The Philippou brothers previously made Talk to Me. They're back with a new horror movie that features a terrific performance from Sally Hawkins as a foster mother with something to hide. You can read my review of Bring Her Back here.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Godzilla, Elton John and 'Animal House'

Folks, I have a confession to make: I hate Animal House. I talk about that on this week's podcast, as well as review Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Rocketman. Hear the whole thing down below.

Telluride 2016: 'Maudie' Review

If you know me, or read my reviews, you're probably not surprised that I'm susceptible to love stories about impossible characters or scenarios -- especially if they're based on true stories. I have no idea how others will respond to Maudie, but I was willing to get on its wavelength.

It stars Sally Hawkins as Maud Lewis, an arthritic painter who fell in love with an ornery fishmonger (Ethan Hawke), becoming a celebrated Nova Scotian artist in the process. As the movie portrays them, they were difficult, socially awkward people who stumbled toward some version of romantic bliss together. Deeply imperfect, Maudie still worked for me. My review is up at Screen International.

'Blue Jasmine' Review

Blue Jasmine is Woody Allen's best movie since Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Cate Blanchett is just terrific in it, but so is Andrew Dice Clay, which might surprise you. I reviewed the film for Deadspin.