What's the Best Comedy to Ever Premiere at Sundance?

 

I put on my thinking cap for Cracked.

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.

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 Undeserving Comedy Oscar Winners

Comedies so rarely win big prizes at the Oscars. And when they do, well, they're not always great picks. For Cracked, I ran down some of the more egregious examples.

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 Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Thor, 'Both Sides of the Blade' and 'The Sea Beast'

Lots of disagreement this week: We differ on the latest from both Marvel and Claire Denis. But we're aligned on Netflix's latest animated film. Hear the whole episode down below.

'Thor: Love and Thunder' Review

Hi, I liked Thor: Love and Thunder. My review is up at Screen International.

If I Had an Oscar Ballot for Best Picture

In case you forgot, the Academy uses a preferential ballot to vote for Best Picture. (My buddy Glenn Whipp explained the process perfectly a few years ago.) So if I had a vote, here's how it would look:

1. Parasite
2. Little Women
3. The Irishman
4. Marriage Story
5. Joker
6. Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood
7. 1917
8. Ford v Ferrari
9. Jojo Rabbit

It is very possible that Parasite is going to pull off the upset. Think how remarkable that would be. First non-English-language film to win. First film from Neon to win. Only the second Palme d'Or winner to do it. (The first was Marty about 65 years ago.) But I still think it's going to be 1917's night. And in case you're curious, here's my list of 2019's actual best pictures.

Enjoy the Oscars, everybody.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Race Cars, Spies, 'The Report' and 'Waves'

On this week's episode, we both review Ford v Ferrari and Charlie's Angels. Then, I go solo on The Report and Waves. And Will talks to me about Jojo Rabbit now that he's seen it. Hear the whole thing down below.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Nazis, Lighthouse Keepers, Zombies and 'The Laundromat'

On this week's episode, I review the two big art-house releases, Jojo Rabbit and The Lighthouse. Then, Will and I differ on The Laundromat and equally lament Zombieland: Double Tap. Hear the whole thing down below.

Toronto 2019: 'Jojo Rabbit' Review

Last night was the world premiere of Toronto's most highly-anticipated title, the "anti-hate satire" Jojo Rabbit. It's certainly ambitious and well-intentioned. However...