Harry Nilsson - "You're Breakin' My Heart"

This is a love song.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Vampire Ballerinas, World War II Warriors and 'Some Like It Hot'

On this week's episode, we don't have much nice to say about Abigail or The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Then, in our Reboot segment, we take a look back at Billy Wilder's 1959 Oscar-winner. Check it out down below.

I Love Luca Guadagnino

Luca Guadagnino's latest is one of his best. In honor of the imminent release of Challengers, I wrote about the filmmaker's consuming commitment to chronicling love in all its forms. Hope you enjoy.

Why Aren't More Biopics Like 'Man on the Moon'?

For its 25th anniversary, the Jim Carrey film screened at Ebertfest. I explained why it still matters here.

What's Steve Martin's Best Film?

In honor of the new Steve Martin documentary, we ranked all of the man's films. Our No. 1 might not be most people's, but we're sticking with it.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'The People's Joker' and 'Sasquatch Sunset'

We discuss three major movies on the latest episode of the podcast. Will and I start things off with Civil War, and then we segue to a personal favorite from this year's Sundance ... and also a movie I wasn't sure we'd ever be allowed to legally see. Hear the whole thing down below.

The Power Station - "Some Like It Hot"

Cocaine!

The Women You Meet in Alex Garland's Films

Civil War is writer-director Alex Garland's fourth film, and his fourth to feature a woman as its principal character. For RogerEbert.com, I examined the different types of complicated, compelling female protagonists he writes ... and why Civil War is such a disappointment in that regard. Hope you enjoy.

'Abigail' Review

Some crooks kidnapped the wrong 12-year-old ballerina. My review of Abigail is here.

How Eleanor Coppola Helped 'Apocalypse Now'

For RogerEbert.com, I wrote about Eleanor Coppola, who died last week. My focus: her massive contribution to her husband's 1979 war epic, Apocalypse Now.

'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' Review

Henry Cavill has great facial hair in Guy Ritchie's latest. As for the rest of Ungentlemanly Warfare ... here's my Screen International review.

My Interview With John Early, Star of 'Stress Positions'

John Early worries about being pretentious. We talked about that -- and Britney Spears and millennials and his sharp new film Stress Positions -- for Cracked. (Also, there's a lot of conversation about Early's 2023 special Now More Than Ever, which connects to Stress Positions in interesting ways.)

My Interview With Wagner Moura, Star of 'Civil War'

Before he was an actor, Wagner Moura was a journalist. So he understands a little about the character he plays in Civil War. We talked about that, and trying to hold on to hope during dark times, for RogerEbert.com.

Your 2024 Cannes Competition Preview

This was very fun: For RogerEbert.com, I wrote about every film that will be screening in the Official Competition at Cannes. (A few more movies are expected to be added in the next couple weeks.) Which movie, sight unseen, do I think has the best chance of winning the Palme d'Or? Read on.

'Challengers' Review

Challengers is Luca Guadagnino's best film since Call Me by Your Name. My review is up at Screen International.

The Rapture - "House of Jealous Lovers"

It's so funny, 20-something years later, how clearly this sounds like a LCD Soundsystem song.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Reviews of 'Monkey Man' and 'Girls State'

The boys are back. This week, we agreed that Monkey Man is mediocre. I raved about The Beast. And then we dig into Girls State. Hope you enjoy.

How Kristen Stewart Became Kristen Stewart

The Criterion Channel is currently featuring the three most crucial movies in Kristen Stewart's post-Twilight career: Clouds of Sils Maria, Personal Shopper and Certain Women. I wrote about that remarkable run of superb films, and how they changed our perception of her, for RogerEbert.com.

The Movies That Got Sued Before They Got Released

In honor of this weekend's The People's Joker, I looked at six other films that had to deal with lawsuits before seeing the light of day. Whether it's the State of Massachusetts or Aretha Franklin, sometimes the powers that be have an issue with a movie, and they'll do whatever they can to stop its release. Hope you enjoy.

Kraftwerk - "Spacelab"

I'm not quite as high on La Chimera as many of my colleagues are, but I was very happy to hear some Kraftwerk in a movie theater.

'The Beast' Review

Is it a horror movie? A sci-fi drama? A love story? Yes, yes and yes. For the Los Angeles Times, I reviewed The Beast.

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Directorial Debuts From Dev Patel and Rudy Mancuso

I was on KCRW today talking about this weekend's new releases. Amy Nicholson and I reviewed The Beast, Monkey Man, Girls State and Musica. Check it all out down below.

'The First Omen' Review

While watching The First Omen, I thought, "This is like the Rogue One of horror prequels." I see others have already made that comment in their reviews, so I decided not to in mine. But you can read my thoughts over at Screen International.

'Breakfast All Day': A Spoiler-Heavy Conversation About 'Immaculate'

Now that more people have seen Immaculate, here's a detailed, spoiler-y review of the movie from Christy Lemire and me. (Yes, we discuss the ending in detail.)

Steve Martin, Auteur

 

I make the case over at RogerEbert.com.

'Dogman' Review

When Luc Besson's latest premiered at Venice, the reviews were pretty ruff. For the Los Angeles Times, I wrote about Dogman.

My Interview With David Krumholtz, Star of 'Lousy Carter'

You know him from The Santa Clause. Or 10 Things I Hate About You. Or Oppenheimer. I talked to David Krumholtz about going viral, having kids and his wry new comedy Lousy Carter for RogerEbert.com.

Keith Law and I Talk About Baseball Movies

Welcome to a new baseball season. To celebrate the occasion, I had a long Zoom talk with my buddy Keith Law to discuss the best and worst baseball films. We had a blast. (And, seriously, you should see Sugar and Everybody Wants Some!!)

Torres - "Collect"

Happy Easter, everybody. Baseball is back.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Fighting About 'Road House,' Lamenting the New 'Ghostbusters'

This week's podcast featured three new movies, all of which I didn't like. Will and I disagree about Road House, albeit rather mildly, and we also discuss Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and Immaculate. Check it all out down below.

'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Review

Monsters punch each other. Then, other monsters punch each other. You won't believe what happens next. For Screen International, I reviewed Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

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.

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.

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.

'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.)

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Arthur the King' Review

It's Mark Wahlberg! It's a dog! I reviewed Arthur the King.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Let's Talk About the Oscars (and 'Love Lies Bleeding' and 'Ricky Stanicky')

How was your Oscars? We review the show on this week's episode. Then we dig into the latest from Kristen Stewart and Peter Farrelly. (There are many comments about John Cena as well.) Check it all out down below.

My Review of the 2024 Academy Awards

I will always love the Oscars. And I was generally very happy with what won last night. So why did I find the show so underwhelming? Here are my thoughts.

Cibo Matto - "Sugar Water"

Happy Oscar weekend.

'Cabrini' Review

The name Alejandro Monteverde may not be familiar to you, but he was the director of Sound of Freedom, one of the most controversial (and successful) films of last year. Now, he's back with a new movie, Cabrini. Here's my review.

Glasgow 2024: 'Bucky F*cking Dent' Review

David Duchovny isn't just an actor, of course: He's a musician and a novelist as well. And he also directs. For Screen International, I caught up with Bucky F*cking Dent, which is based on his book. Unfortunately, I think it's a misfire.

Glasgow 2024: 'The Home Game' Review

The Home Game is a lighthearted documentary about a tiny community in Iceland that really wants to host its first home soccer game in the town's history. This underdog story is very pleasant.

'Kung Fu Panda 4' Review

We haven't had a Kung Fu Panda film in eight years. I'm not sure we needed this new one. My review is up at Screen International.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: The New 'Dune,' 'Spaceman' and Our Oscar Predictions

Two outer-space films are reviewed on this week's podcast. But the real excitement comes during our deep dive into the Oscars, where we make our picks in all the major categories. Hope you enjoy.

I Talked to Danny Boyle About Cillian Murphy

The Oppenheimer star is favored to win Best Actor next Sunday at the Oscars. So I decided to talk to a director who worked with him very early in his career. For RogerEbert.com, I had a quick chat with Danny Boyle, the man behind the terrific 28 Days Later and Sunshine. Hope you enjoy.

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Talking About 'Dune: Part Two,' 'Shayda' and 'Problemista'

Very happy to be back on KCRW talking new movies. I was joined by Alison Willmore to review the Dune sequel, Adam Sandler's sci-fi drama Spaceman, the underwhelming Problemista and the moving Shayda. Hear our segment down below.

Max Richter (featuring Sparks) - "Don't Go Away"

Here's a pair-up I wasn't expecting.

On Emma Stone's Incredible 2023

I'm here to talk about Poor Things and The Curse, both of which are remarkable in their own way. But those are only two things that have recently demonstrated Emma Stone's creative dexterity. Read on.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Ethan Coen Solo, Christopher Nolan Reappraised and 'His Girl Friday'

On this week's podcast, there's only one new movie, which is Drive-Away Dolls. Then, we give Tenet a second look in honor of its re-release and go back to 1940 for His Girl Friday. Dive in!

Martin Scorsese's 10 Best Director Nominations

With Killers of the Flower Moon, Martin Scorsese has now been nominated 10 times for the Oscar for Best Director. Which film is the best? I have the answers.

The Comeback of Robert Downey Jr.

For RogerEbert.com, I took a moment to appreciate that, 25 years ago, Robert Downey Jr. was at his lowest point, battling drug addiction and facing a prison sentence. Much has changed since, happily. Hope you enjoy.

The Forgotten Movies of This Oscar Season

Every year, a collection of really good movies miss out on being nominated for Academy Awards. As a result, you never hear about them during the final stretch of Oscar campaigning. For RogerEbert.com, I sang the praises of 10 of those films. I haven't forgotten them.

When Real-Life Fathers and Daughters Star in the Same Film

In honor of Bleeding Love, which I didn't like back when it was called You Sing Loud, I Sing Louder, I wrote about other movies featuring fathers and their daughters. Check it out here.