The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Ari Aster, Eva Victor and 'The Muppet Movie'

Will was in town but we did not record this episode in person. We talked about that, as well as reviewed two A24 films: Eddington and Sorry, Baby. Then, in our Reboot segment, we looked back at 1979's The Muppet Movie. Check it out down below.

Sundance 2025: 'Sorry, Baby' Review

Eva Victor's remarkable Sorry, Baby, in which they star, is about a twentysomething writer who goes through something terrible. (I won't say what.) How do people cope with trauma? How does it change them on a molecular level? This delicate film offers some answers. I reviewed the movie for Screen International.

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Daniel Kaluuya, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Yeun and 'Barb & Star'

I was on KCRW alongside Carlos Aguilar to review Judas and the Black Messiah, French Exit, Minari and Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar. A fun time was had by all. Hope you enjoy.

'Let Them All Talk' Review

Steven Soderbergh takes to the high seas for Let Them All Talk, which follows three old friends (Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest) as they reunite and pick at old scabs. My review is up at Screen International.

Sundance 2019: 'Honey Boy' Review

As a Shia LaBeouf fan, I was curious about Honey Boy, which is based on his own contentious relationship with his father. Alas, the movie doesn't quite work.

My Interview With Lucas Hedges

For Screen International, I chatted with the very talented, very young Lucas Hedges. We talked Boy Erased, Ben Is Back and learning how to deal with downtime. (He's as bad with it as I am.) Hope you enjoy.

Toronto 2018: 'Boy Erased' Review

Boy Erased suffers from an excess of good intentions. This story about a young man (Lucas Hedges) shipped off to a gay conversation therapy center has its heart in the right place. But I just don't think the film works. I explain why over at Screen International.

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Let's Chat About 'Fantastic Beasts' and 'Manchester by the Sea'

I was back on KCRW today with fellow critic Miri Jedeikin to discuss Fantastic Beasts, Manchester by the Sea and The Edge of Seventeen. I like two of the three movies. You can hear the whole thing here.

'Manchester by the Sea' and Grief's Bumpy Road

For The New Republic, I turned my attention to Manchester by the Sea, focusing on the way Kenneth Lonergan's new movie portrays the messiness of grief. Really happy with how this one turned out -- you can read it here.

Sundance 2016: 'Manchester by the Sea' Review

I loved You Can Count on Me. I remain baffled by the acclaim around Margaret. So what did I think of writer-director Kenneth Lonergan's latest? My review of Manchester by the Sea is up at Paste.