Toronto 2021: 'The Humans' Review

When I walked out of the screening for The Humans, I heard some grumbling from colleagues, who didn't seem as taken by this adaptation of the Tony-winning play as I was. I make the case for a film I think is pretty great here.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Amy Schumer, Super Troopers and 'Lost in Translation'

On this week's episode, Will and I discuss I Feel Pretty. Then, we take turns soloing: He tells me about Kodachrome, and I tell him about Super Troopers 2. Finally, we look back at Lost in Translation. I have much to say about that film. You can hear the whole conversation down below.

'I Feel Pretty' Review

Amy Schumer has been struggling of late. Snatched wasn't funny, her most recent season of Inside Amy Schumer was a disappointment, and I thought her Netflix special stunk. So I am relieved that her new film, I Feel Pretty, is pretty decent. Still, I had some major issues with this comedy, which I talk about over at Screen International.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Amy Schumer, Charlie Hunnam and 'Billy Madison'

On the new episode of the podcast, we have some news. (Don't worry: It's all good. And, no, my vocal-cord nodule has not returned.) Then, we dive into two new movies. I try to muster up much enthusiasm for Snatched and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. It's more fun dissecting our Reboot movie, which is (heaven help us) Billy Madison. Enjoy!

'Snatched' Review

Hey, ladies, don't overreact: I didn't hate your movie that much. I actually found a lot of it pretty amusing. But Snatched only rises to the level of amusing: It's never quite uproarious, and it's rarely that inspired. My review is up at Screen International.

'Inside Amy Schumer' Review

Season Four of Inside Amy Schumer kicks off Thursday night. Today at The Wrap, I talk about the first two episodes -- and why this exemplary series is mostly competing with its own sterling reputation, which proves to be a good and bad thing. Read all about it here.

Oscars 2016: Predicting the Nominees

Tomorrow morning, the Oscar nominations are unveiled. Over at The New Republic, Will and I make our guesses about the eight major categories. I feel relatively good about them at the moment. We'll see how I feel in less than 24 hours.

'Saturday Night Live' Recap: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Are Funny Enough

Much like their new film Sisters, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's hosting job on Saturday Night Live didn't require much from them and was likable enough. Not amazing, not brilliantly funny -- but, hey, good enough. For Rolling Stone, I recapped last night's episode. (My wife laughed as much as I did over "Meet Your Second Wife.") You can read my thoughts here.

'What the Flick?!': Your Weekend Movie Options

I was very happy to guest on What the Flick?! this week, and I thank my pals Christy Lemire and Alonso Duralde for having me on. In the below clips, you can see me and the gang discuss Ant-Man...



...Trainwreck...



...The Stanford Prison Experiment...



...Irrational Man...



...and Do I Sound Gay?...

Defending the Conventionality of 'Trainwreck'

Of all the criticisms levied against Amy Schumer's very funny Trainwreck, the one that most surprised me was the accusation that it's somehow dishonest about being a progressive romantic comedy. Frankly, I don't think the movie is trying to be all that transgressive or daring: At its heart, it's an old-fashioned girl-meets-boy story. And what's wrong with that? Here's my piece for Deadspin.

Judd Apatow's Movies, Ranked

Writer/director/producer Judd Apatow has only helmed five films, but his influence stretches far beyond those movies: He's produced (and written) several others that further encapsulate his particular comedic brand. For Vulture, Will Leitch and I dove into his oeuvre to rank all his movies. Will our No. 1 be controversial? I'm not sure. Take a look at the list.

'Trainwreck' Review

Inside Amy Schumer is funny and smart, but I'm not sure I was quite prepared for what she'd bring to Trainwreck, which she wrote and also stars in. This romantic comedy finds her revealing new layers to her delightfully tart persona -- plus, it gives Bill Hader one of his best film roles. (LeBron James is a hoot, too.) This is the first film directed by Judd Apatow that he didn't write as well. I don't think it's a coincidence it's also one of his strongest. My review of Trainwreck is up at Screen International.

A Report From the 2015 MTV Movie Awards

The MTV Movie Awards began in 1992, with Terminator 2 winning Best Movie and Keanu Reeves winning Most Desirable Male for Point Break. For the first time, I attended the ceremony, which was held last night at the Nokia here in downtown Los Angeles. For Rolling Stone, I filed a report about all the things that happen inside the room that you don't get to see on TV. I had a fun time, and I hope you enjoy this wrap-up.

What's the Greatest Sketch-Comedy Show of All Time?

Over at Rolling Stone, a group of writers (including yours truly) did write-ups for 40 of the best sketch-comedy programs ever. I didn't have a say in the final rankings, but I made the case for my three entries: Portlandia, Inside Amy Schumer and The Muppet Show.