The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Joachim Trier, 'Nouvelle Vague' and 'The Running Man'

Three major directors have big movies on this week's episode. We were both fans of Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value and Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague. But, man oh man, did we dislike Edgar Wright's sci-fi flick. You can check out all our thoughts down below.

The Best Horror-Comedies

Happy Halloween: Here are the best horror movies filled with laughs. Please enjoy.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Last Night in Soho,' 'Antlers' and 'The Souvenir Part II'

One very good movie, two very mediocre ones in this week's episode. You can hear all our thoughts down below.

'The Sparks Brothers' Is Now on Netflix

When The Sparks Brothers came out this summer, I (and others) commented on the fact that the documentary doesn't really delve into the personal lives of Ron and Russell Mael. Now that the film has hit streaming, I considered that question a little deeper. My thoughts are over at MEL.

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Singing the Praises of 'Passing'

I was very happy to be on KCRW alongside Amy Nicholson to review this weekend's new movies, including Last Night in Soho, Antlers and The Souvenir: Part II. But I was especially pleased to get to rhapsodize about Rebecca Hall's feature directorial debut. You can hear our conversation down below.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Pixar, Bad Sequels, Sparks and 'Fatherhood'

We dig into four new movies on this week's podcast. We both discuss Luca and Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. Will asks me about The Sparks Brothers, and I ask him about Kevin Hart's latest, Fatherhood. You can hear the whole thing down below.

Hot Docs 2021: 'The Sparks Brothers' Review

I can't say I'm the biggest Sparks fan. I know their music, but I'm far from a devotee. But several days of intense listening followed up with Edgar Wright's new documentary about the band helped turn me around. Here's my review of The Sparks Brothers.

Some Thoughts on 'Avengers: Endgame'

I like Avengers: Endgame, but I don't like how it deals with death. Or, rather, how it doesn't deal with death. I wrote about that for MEL, but I also dig into Marvel's unsuccessful history of approaching some directors, why Endgame doesn't have an intermission, and which people on the internet actually correctly predicted the film's ending. (Spoilers, obviously.) Hope you enjoy.

Chris Evans, Non-Captain America Edition

Chris Evans has spent almost a decade playing Steve Rogers. For this week's Debate Club, we look at his best films away from the MCU.

What's the Best Horror Film of the 21st Century?

That's the question we pose on this week's Debate Club over at SyFy. We rank the five best. Check 'em out here.

Film Geeks Turned Filmmakers

For this week's Debate Club, we spotlighted five filmmakers who are, above all else, film lovers. You can see it in every frame of their movies. The list is here.

What's the Best Comedy of the 21st Century?

Rolling Stone tapped a group of talented writers, including yours truly, to write about the 21st century's 50 best comedies. I had no say over the rankings, but I was happy to discuss Shaun of the Dead, Step Brothers, Anchorman, The Lego Movie and The Lobster. You can read the whole list here.

The Popular Mechanics Incredibly Special Effects Awards

It's become a wonderful annual tradition: For Popular Mechanics, I interview a bunch of effects people to learn the behind-the-scenes secrets on the making of the year's coolest films. My work is now on newsstands, but it's also online. This year's installment includes tidbits about Dunkirk, The Shape of Water, Baby Driver, Blade Runner 2049 and Mother! Check it out here.

What's Better: '28 Days Later' or 'Shaun of the Dead'?

Let's talk zombie movies. Over at SyFy, Will and I debate the merits of 28 Days Later and Shaun of the Dead. What's the better film? Our answer is here.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Nobody Speak,' 'Inside Moves' and 'Baby Driver'

Will and I tackled six movies on the most recent podcast. I talked about The Big Sick and The Beguiled. We both reviewed Transformers: The Last Knight and Baby Driver. We sorted out our personal feelings to discuss Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press. And, in our Reboot section, we looked back at Inside Moves. An epic episode, and you can hear it all below.

'Baby Driver' Review

I think I've made peace with the fact that Edgar Wright is a filmmaker for other people. Baby Driver, like many of his movies, is very entertaining and innovative. But there's nothing underneath the whiz-bang exterior. I reviewed the film for Screen International.

'Ant-Man' Review

No great fan of Edgar Wright, I didn't burst into tears when it was announced that he was stepping aside from Marvel's Ant-Man project. Replaced by Peyton Reed, the film stars Paul Rudd but never has much comedic momentum. To be fair, its third act goes a long way toward making for an exciting theatrical experience, but it's not enough. All in all, I just feel very blah about Ant-Man: I prefer the studio's other heroes far more. I reviewed Ant-Man for Screen International.

'The World's End' Review

Since Shaun of the Dead, director Edgar Wright's movies have been decent but haven't done that much for me. His latest, The World's End, is his best since Shaun -- and for some of the same reasons. I reviewed the film for Deadspin.

'scott pilgrim vs. the world' review

Is Edgar Wright ever going to make a movie as brilliant and heartfelt as Shaun of the Dead again? I'm starting to worry, although I had a blast watching Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. My review is up at Screen International.

hot fuzz

I loved Shaun of the Dead, but Edgar Wright's new film, Hot Fuzz, isn't up to the same level. Also in Consumables, I review Jindabyne, Red Road and the Shins live.