My Interview With Cristian Mungiu, Writer-Director of 'Fjord'

Cristian Mungiu makes searing dramas. But what's he like to talk to? For the Los Angeles Times, I chatted with the director of Fjord about fatherhood, his brief time making comedies, and why he hopes his movies inspire a little debate. Hope you enjoy.

'You Can See Everything' Review

Since its secret premiere at Telluride, You Can See Everything has been roundly proclaimed the movie of the year. Is it? My review is up at Screen International.

Eva Marie Saint, 1924-2026

The star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront is gone. For Rolling Stone, I eulogized Eva Marie Saint. 

New York 2026: 'Artificial' Review

Wanna hate the people responsible for foisting AI on us? Then perhaps Artificial will do the trick, with Andrew Garfield playing controversial OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. My review is live. 

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. 

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Tom Cruise, Colleen Hoover, 'The Last First: Winter K2' and 'Atonement'

Lots to talk about on KCRW as Christy Lemire and I review the weekend's new releases. We discuss Digger, disagree about Verity and look at two smaller films: a documentary about a deadly mountain climb and an indie about the aftermath of the Iraq War. You can hear our conversation down below.

Kevin Morby - "Badlands"

I think I may be close to officially slotting Little Wide Open as "exceedingly melodic but not especially affecting," but I will continue to enjoy its title track. 

'Atonement' Review

It was on my second viewing of Reed Van Dyk's Atonement when its quiet power really got to me. I reviewed this sensitive, astute drama for the Los Angeles Times. 

'Verity' Review

The twisty, sexy thriller Verity is meant to be silly and trashy. But is it any good? My review is live at Screen International.

'Digger' Review

The wait is over: Is Tom Cruise's Digger a disaster, a masterpiece or somewhere in the middle? My review is up at Screen International.