'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Rob Reiner's Impact on Movies and Politics

When someone in the film industry passes, Madeleine Brand will often ask me to come on the show to talk about that person's legacy. I was touched to go on Press Play to eulogize Rob Reiner, both as a filmmaker and as an activist. My segment was up first, if you'd like to listen below.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: My Venice/Toronto Recap, 'The Long Walk' and 'Spinal Tap II'

It's nice to be home after the fall festivals, and it's nice to be back doing the podcast. On this week's episode, I offer my big takeaways from Venice and Toronto. Then, we review two movies of varying quality. I was impressed by The Long Walk, but disappointed by Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. Enjoy our expert analysis and dumb jokes down below.

My Interview With Spinal Tap

They're back, and they're louder and dumber than ever. For the Los Angeles Times, I sat down with Spinal Tap to talk about politics, doves and their new movie, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. Check it out. 

(Photo by Jason Armond.)