AFI Fest 2024: 'Juror #2' Review

Clint Eastwood is 94 years old, and he's still making movies. Good movies. For Screen International, I reviewed Juror #2.

'The Colin McEnroe Show': Talking About 'The Sixth Sense'

As you probably know, Halloween is just around the corner. The fine folks at The Colin McEnroe Show invited me to be on this week for an episode devoted to horror. I talked about the 25th anniversary of The Sixth Sense and my piece in the Los Angeles Times. You can hear the whole episode down below. (I come on at about the 35:10 mark.)

Let Toni Collette Be Funny

Toni Collette has been terrific in dramas, but Hollywood has failed her as a comedic actor. I lament her wasted genius over at Cracked.

'Mafia Mamma' Review

Toni Collette almost makes this fish-out-of-water mob comedy work. Almost. My review of Mafia Mamma is up at Screen International.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Oscar Recap, 'Mortal Kombat' and 'Stowaway'

A strange Academy Awards, huh? We talk about it on this week's podcast. And then we make fun of Mortal Kombat and lament that Stowaway isn't better. Hear the whole thing down below.

'Stowaway' Review

Stowaway stars Anna Kendrick and Toni Collette as part of a small crew heading to Mars. One problem: As they begin their journey, they discover that there's an accidental stowaway (Shamier Anderson) on board. But they don't have enough oxygen for an extra person. What do they do? It's an interesting ethical debate that doesn't prove to be a great movie. My review is up at Screen International.

The Best Genre Performances of the 1990s

We had certain restrictions put on us for this list: Namely, that we limit it to performances in sci-fi and horror films. But that also gave us the opportunity to honor the kinds of acting that often get overlooked. Our picks are over at SyFy.

Best Genre Movies of 2018

We pick the five best for SyFy.

What's the Best Horror Film of the 21st Century?

That's the question we pose on this week's Debate Club over at SyFy. We rank the five best. Check 'em out here.

When CinemaScore Gets It Wrong

CinemaScore is a polling service that gauges audiences' reactions to new movies. Most films get decent grades, but occasionally a movie really angers viewers. For this week's Debate Club, we shine a light on five great films that got terrible CinemaScore grades. Sometimes, you just can't trust people, I guess. (The piece is right here.)

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Heists, Horror and 'Artemis Hotel'

I always have a lovely time hanging out with Madeleine. Today, April Wolfe and I were on KCRW to review Ocean's 8, Hereditary and Artemis Hotel. You can hear the whole thing here.

Sundance 2018: The Festival's Best Performances

A little bit of Sundance wrap-up: For Paste, I highlighted 10 great performances from the festival. I can hardly wait to watch Hereditary again. Read the whole list here.

Sundance 2018: 'Hereditary' Review

Toni Collette gave one of the best performances at Sundance this year in Hereditary, a rich family drama that just so happens to also be a very chilling horror film. The movie hits theaters this summer. My review is live now at Screen International.

Toronto 2013: 'Lucky Them' Review

There are some people who will watch anything just because Toni Collette is in it. These people are going to like Lucky Them, a disposable but fun comedy where she plays an aging music critic in search of the long-missing rock star who broke her heart. She's great in the film, as is Thomas Haden Church. I reviewed Lucky Them for Screen International.