Toronto 2025: 'Bad Apples' Review

Saoirse Ronan is such an excellent actor, it seems like she can do just about anything. But, sadly, after watching Bad Apples, I am forced to concede even she can't make this potentially provocative dark comedy fly. You can read my review here. 

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Sean Baker, Steve McQueen and Hugh Grant

Two auteurs and a horror movie make up this week's reviews. But, first, we had to talk about the election. Hear the whole episode down below.

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Reviewing 'Here,' 'A Real Pain,' 'Blitz' and 'Emilia Perez'

Amy Nicholson and I had some big movies to dig into this week on KCRW, including one of my favorite films of the year. You can hear us down below.

2024 Gotham Awards Nominees

It has been an annual tradition I am very proud to be a part of. The folks at the Gotham Film & Media Institute invited me to once again join the committee that selects the nominees for the Gothams' acting categories. Alongside Monica Castillo, Robert Daniels, Tomris Laffly and Brian Tallerico, I helped pick this year's best Lead, Supporting and Breakthrough performances. You can see our choices here, along with the nominees in other categories.

Sundance 2024: 'The Outrun' Review

There have been plenty of addiction dramas, and while The Outrun (based on a true story) isn't an especially unique one, it does have Saoirse Ronan, which helps a lot. My Sundance review is here.

What's the Funniest Movie to Win the Golden Globe for Best Musical/Comedy?

I offer my rankings over at Cracked.

'See How They Run' Review

Who doesn't love a good whodunit? The 1950s-set See How They Run actively calls out the cliches and conventions of the genre, resulting in a film that's way too proud of its own cleverness. My review is up at Screen International.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Hillbillies, 'Ammonite,' Bromances and 'Freaky'

On this week's episode, we have four new movies. Two I quite liked, one I gave a halfhearted recommendation, and one is Hillbilly Elegy. Hear the whole thing down below.

Five Replacements for 'The Woman in the Window'

The Amy Adams thriller was supposed to open this weekend. Thanks to the pandemic, that didn't happen. Over at Vulture, we provide you with some good streaming alternatives, including her breakthrough role (and first Oscar nomination). The list is here.

Some Thoughts on 'Little Women'

I love Little Women. I get into why over at MEL.