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.

'Black Bag' Review

Steven Soderbergh's best in a good long while? I sure think so. My review of Black Bag is up at Screen International.

A History of Hit Men at the Movies

In honor of Hit Man, which comes to Netflix on Friday, I wrote about cinematic hit men. We think of them as impervious and super-cool, but very often these characters fail to live up to our lofty impression of them. Why is that? My thoughts are here.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Reviewing 'May December,' 'Rustin' and 'Next Goal Wins'

On the latest podcast, we review three new movies, one great, one OK, one bad. Please enjoy!

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Talking About 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,' 'Fallen Leaves' and 'Saltburn'

Been a busy stretch, so I'm only now posting this from last week. Amy Nicholson and I were on KCRW to review The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Next Goal Wins, Fallen Leaves, May December and Saltburn. Please enjoy.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'The Killer,' 'Anatomy of a Fall' and 'Pain Hustlers'

On this week's episode, we tackle two good new films ... and also a crummy Netflix flick. Which are which? Listen here and find out.

What Upcoming Comedies Have a Shot at the Oscars?

Dramas usually get the bulk of the Oscar nominations, but could some funny movies sneak in as well? For Cracked, I looked at possible contenders.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Our Big Fall Film Festival Preview and 'Dr. Strangelove'

On this week's episode, we select the films playing in Venice, Telluride and Toronto that we're most excited about. Then, we go back to 1964 to discuss Dr. Strangelove. Where does it rank among my favorites of Stanley Kubrick? Listen here:

My 2023 Comedy Preview

What funny TV shows, movies and live events are worth getting excited about this year? Over at Cracked, I highlighted 10 intriguing possibilities. 

The Sequels That Destroyed Their Franchises

Hollywood will just keep pumping out sequels until audiences have had enough. For this week's edition of my MEL Ultimate Summer Movie Guide, I paid tribute to the franchise installments that turned viewers off, sometimes for good. Hope you enjoy.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Blow Out,' 'The Counselor' and Looking Back at 1982

On this week's episode, we look at the movie year 1982, when E.T. and Tootsie ruled the box office. Then, we have two Reboots. I rave about Brian De Palma's Blow Out and stick up for Ridley Scott's The Counselor. Enjoy!

A Salute to the Best X-Men Actors

This piece was written when The New Mutants was set to arrive at the beginning of next month. Well, that's not happening now. Regardless, here's a look at the franchise's finest performances.

Marvel's Best Bad Guys (Who Aren't Thanos)

Thanos is the king of MCU villains. But the franchise's bench is actually pretty deep. Please enjoy the latest Debate Club.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: X-Men's Finale, 'Late Night,' 'Last Black Man in San Francisco' and 'Pontypool'

On this week's podcast, we lament Dark Phoenix. Then, we disagree on Late Night, while I go solo for the Sundance smash The Last Black Man in San Francisco. Finally, in our Reboot segment, we debate whether or not Pontypool is good. Hear the whole thing below.

Ranking the Best and Worst of the X-Men Films

With Dark Phoenix now in theaters, we took the opportunity to revisit the X-Men filmography, including the Deadpool movies. For Vulture, we ranked all 12 movies, an exercise that will only make people mad at you. Nonetheless, we gave it a shot.

'Dark Phoenix' Review

Dark Phoenix is the final Fox film for the X-Men, which will soon be absorbed into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (Disney's acquisition of Fox will see to that.) Unfortunately, that's more of a business story than a creative one, as the new movie's subpar execution only further illustrates. My review is up at Screen International.

What's the Best Video Game Movie?

That's the question we try to answer on this week's Debate Club. Our list is now live on SyFy.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Sacred Deer,' 'Wonderstruck' and 'The Fugitive'

This week's episode is jam-packed with films. First, Will and I dig into The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Then, I go solo on Wonderstruck and Only the Brave, two movies I liked for very different reasons. After that, I ask Will some questions about The Snowman, a film that seems too ridiculous to be believed. Finally, we revisit The Fugitive in our Reboot segment. I'll admit it: I've never loved that movie. You can hear the whole thing here.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Alien: Covenant,' 'The Big Chill' and 'Game 6'

I have yet to see Alien: Covenant. So for this week's podcast, I asked Will some questions about it. Then, in our Reboot segment, we dive into The Big Chill and Game 6. One's a Baby Boomer classic, the other is barely remembered. Which one did I like better? Check it out below:

'Song to Song' Review

Song to Song is Terrence Malick's weakest film, which won't be a surprise to the people who have written him off after his last few movies. But as a true disciple, I'm here to tell you that I still liked Song to Song, although I see all the reasons why most people won't. I reviewed it for Screen International.