'Michael' Review

Sight unseen, there were reasons to dread Michael. And, indeed, the movie is a stinker, both in terms of what it shows and what it leaves out about Michael Jackson's life. My review is up at Screen International. 

The Legacy of 'Leaving Neverland'

It has now been seven years since I saw Leaving Neverland. I've never forgotten it. Sadly, curious viewers will be unable to track the film down. For the A.V. Club, I wrote about a stunning documentary that has been buried. 

Massive Attack and Tom Waits - "Boots on the Ground"

I've thus far been mostly unmoved by the well-meaning but strained protest songs that have been written this year in response to Trump's myriad crimes and indecencies. But this Massive Attack and Tom Waits collaboration is just the right amount of snarling and sour. Maybe it works so well because it was actually written a while ago.

'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Review

I liked Lee Cronin's Evil Dead Rise. But I did not care for Lee Cronin's The Mummy. I explain why over at Screen International. 

'Lorne' Review

Does the world need another movie about Saturday Night Live? Lorne, a documentary about SNL creator Lorne Michaels, thinks so. I disagree: My review is up at the A.V. Club. 

My Interview With Werner Herzog, Director of 'Cave of Forgotten Dreams'

Cave of Forgotten Dreams is back in theaters, now in IMAX. It seemed like the perfect time to talk to Werner Herzog, who gave me his thoughts on art, 3D, ghosts and albino mutant crocodiles. Always enjoy speaking with him: You can read our conversation here.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'The Drama,' 'Outcome' and 'Exit 8'

After a week off, we're back! And we're here to talk about how terrible Outcome is. Also, we differ on The Drama and get lost in Exit 8. You can hear all our thoughts down below.