'The Screen Podcast': Praising Cannes' Hidden Gems

I was back on Screen International's podcast, hosted by the delightful Wendy Mitchell, to discuss three movies that I feel were overlooked at Cannes. (In a separate segment, my colleague Wendy Ide offers three different picks from the festival.) You can check out our recommendations below.

'Breakfast All Day': Talking 'Ella McCay'

One last Breakfast All Day appearance before the end of the year. I was very happy to join Christy to discuss James L. Brooks' misfire, which has had me thinking about Megalopolis recently. I explain in this segment. 

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke, 'The Perfect Neighbor' and 'After the Hunt'

Two phenomenal performances lead this week's podcast. First up, we look at If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, starring Rose Byrne. Then we have Blue Moon, with Ethan Hawke. Later, we sing the praises of The Perfect Neighbor and debate After the Hunt. Really good episode, which you can listen to below.

The Film Comment Podcast: Debating 'After the Hunt,' 'No Other Choice' and 'Cover-Up'

A pleasure to be back on Film Comment's podcast. There wasn't a lot of consensus, however, when Devika Girish, Katie McCabe and I got together to discuss some of the bigger movies that have played thus far in Venice. You can hear me defend After the Hunt, admit my reservations about Park Chan-wook's latest, and then go long on the Sy Hersh documentary. Check out the conversation down below.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Debating 'Magazine Dreams,' Raving About 'Black Bag'

After a week off, we're back, and we're reviewing four new movies. Want to hear our thoughts on Snow White? No problem. Interested in what we make of Opus? You're in luck. Curious about Black Bag and Magazine Dreams? We're on 'em. Check out the episode down below.

The Film Comment Podcast: Talking About 'Opus' and 'Misericordia'

Very happy to be back on Film Comment's podcast, alongside Devika Girish and Clinton Krute, to discuss new and upcoming releases. We chatted about Opus, Mickey 17, Misericordia and Eephus. Hear our wise words down below.

Sundance 2025: 'Opus' Review

In Opus, Ayo Edebiri plays a frustrated young music journalist who gets a rare opportunity when she's invited to attend an exclusive listening party for the new album from a brilliant but reclusive pop star (John Malkovich). Unfortunately, this horror-thriller is pretty underwhelming, as I explain in my Screen International review.