The Films That Got Overlooked This Oscar Season

This year's Oscar nominees are fairly decent, but I'd like to take a moment to recognize 10 superb films we won't hear mentioned at all during Sunday's telecast. The voters forgot about these movies, but I have not.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: The Best Films of the First Half of 2024

We're already halfway through the year, which means it's time for each of us to offer up our picks for the best films of 2024 (so far). We also spend a little time reviewing the mediocre Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Check it all out below.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Horror Prequels, Yorgos Lanthimos Triptychs, 'Horizon' and 'Janet Planet'

Yup, this is a rare four-movie episode. But there was a lot to talk about, including the election. Check it out down below.

My Interview With Julianne Nicholson, Star of 'Janet Planet'

I've been raving about Janet Planet for about 10 months now. It opens in New York today. For the Los Angeles Times, I spoke to its radiant star Julianne Nicholson about motherhood, accepting oneself and Western Massachusetts. Hope you enjoy. 

(Photo by Justin Jun Lee.)

Telluride 2023: 'Janet Planet' Review

The last time I was in New York, pre-pandemic, I had a free day, and Susan and I decided to see The Flick, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play from Annie Baker. It was really good. (I suddenly realized this is how I first became aware of Matthew Maher, who has gone on to be excellent in Funny Pages and Air.) Baker has now made her feature debut, and it's wonderful. For Screen International, I reviewed Janet Planet.