Everybody's Got One: The Home of Tim Grierson
Monday, March 25, 2024
My Interview With Tig Notaro
Tig Notaro's superb new special, Hello Again, hits Prime Video on Tuesday. It was an absolute pleasure to speak with her about motherhood, health issues, music and happiness. You can check out our conversation here.
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comedians,
cracked,
interviews,
music,
stand-up,
tig notaro
The Greatest Low-Low-Budget Films
How could a movie be made for less than $50,000? And how could that movie be any good? For RogerEbert.com, I pay tribute to the 10 finest films that were shot on a shoestring. Hope you enjoy.
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Doug Liman: Is This Any Way to Conduct a Career?
In January, Doug Liman announced he wasn't going to attend the SXSW premiere of his new movie, the remake of Road House. It was just the latest example of a filmmaker who often causes headaches for studios, producers and his stars. I wrote about an idiosyncratic director for RogerEbert.com.
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directors,
doug liman,
essays,
jake gyllenhaal,
roger ebert,
sxsw,
tom cruise
'Breakfast All Day': Debating 'Immaculate'
Is Immaculate fun or frustrating? I guested on Breakfast All Day to discuss the Sydney Sweeney horror film. Christy Lemire and I had different takes, which you can check out down below. (There are no spoilers.)
Labels:
breakfast all day,
horror movies,
movie reviews,
podcast,
sydney sweeney
Friday, March 22, 2024
My Interview With Karen Gillan, Star of 'Sleeping Dogs'
She's one of the stars of Guardians of the Galaxy and Jumanji. Yet, she's so good at hiding in plain sight, like she does in her new thriller, Sleeping Dogs. I talked to her about growing up as an anxious kid and why she swears she's not a scene-stealer. You can check out our conversation here.
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actors,
comic book movies,
interviews,
james gunn,
marvel,
roger ebert,
russell crowe
My Interview With David Dastmalchian, Star of 'Late Night With the Devil'
You recognize him from tons of films, but you may not know his name. For RogerEbert.com, I spoke with character actor David Dastmalchian, who's the star of the new horror movie Late Night With the Devil. We talked about anxiety, addiction and being a lifelong horror fan. Hope you enjoy.
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actors,
comic book movies,
gunn,
horror movies,
interviews,
roger ebert
Hurray for the Riff Raff - "Hourglass"
Try as I might, I've never fully gotten into any Hurray for the Riff Raff album. Will The Past Is Still Alive turn things around for me? Here's hoping.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
'Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World' Review
The title is a mouthful, but the movie's so damn good. For the Los Angeles Times, I rhapsodized about Radu Jude's latest satire, the superb Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World.
'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Review
At least it's not as bad as the last one. For Screen International, I reviewed Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Looking Back at Paul Simon's 'One-Trick Pony'
In 1980, Paul Simon wrote and starred in a film that few saw. One-Trick Pony bombed at the time, but in honor of the new documentary about the singer-songwriter, I decided to revisit it. You can read my thoughts here.
Friday, March 15, 2024
My Interview With Jessica Hausner, Director of 'Club Zero'
I have now seen two Jessica Hausner films at Cannes, both of which got poor receptions. Nonetheless, I enjoyed Little Joe and her latest, Club Zero. (And I think her 2009 film Lourdes is really something.) It was a pleasure to talk to her about being a provocateur. Read on.
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cannes,
directors,
interviews,
jessica hausner,
lea seydoux,
mia wasikowska,
roger ebert
World Party - "And I Fell Back Alone"
Rest in peace, Karl Wallinger. "How can two souls still eat together / When life has lost its taste?" is a lyric that has stayed with me for more than 30 years.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Robert De Niro and 'Analyze This,' 25 Years Later
Want to pinpoint the moment Robert De Niro pivoted to being a comedy superstar? It's actually not Meet the Parents, it's Analyze This, which came out 25 years ago this month. I talk about the transition here.
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billy crystal,
essays,
harold ramis,
robert de niro,
roger ebert,
the '90s
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