My Interview With David Dastmalchian, Star of 'Late Night With the Devil'

You recognize him from tons of films, but you may not know his name. For RogerEbert.com, I spoke with character actor David Dastmalchian, who's the star of the new horror movie Late Night With the Devil. We talked about anxiety, addiction and being a lifelong horror fan. Hope you enjoy.

Hurray for the Riff Raff - "Hourglass"

Try as I might, I've never fully gotten into any Hurray for the Riff Raff album. Will The Past Is Still Alive turn things around for me? Here's hoping.

'Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World' Review

The title is a mouthful, but the movie's so damn good. For the Los Angeles Times, I rhapsodized about Radu Jude's latest satire, the superb Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World.

'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Review

At least it's not as bad as the last one. For Screen International, I reviewed Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

Looking Back at Paul Simon's 'One-Trick Pony'

In 1980, Paul Simon wrote and starred in a film that few saw. One-Trick Pony bombed at the time, but in honor of the new documentary about the singer-songwriter, I decided to revisit it. You can read my thoughts here.

My Interview With Jessica Hausner, Director of 'Club Zero'

I have now seen two Jessica Hausner films at Cannes, both of which got poor receptions. Nonetheless, I enjoyed Little Joe and her latest, Club Zero. (And I think her 2009 film Lourdes is really something.) It was a pleasure to talk to her about being a provocateur. Read on.

World Party - "And I Fell Back Alone"

Rest in peace, Karl Wallinger. "How can two souls still eat together / When life has lost its taste?" is a lyric that has stayed with me for more than 30 years.

Robert De Niro and 'Analyze This,' 25 Years Later

Want to pinpoint the moment Robert De Niro pivoted to being a comedy superstar? It's actually not Meet the Parents, it's Analyze This, which came out 25 years ago this month. I talk about the transition here.

'Arthur the King' Review

It's Mark Wahlberg! It's a dog! I reviewed Arthur the King.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Let's Talk About the Oscars (and 'Love Lies Bleeding' and 'Ricky Stanicky')

How was your Oscars? We review the show on this week's episode. Then we dig into the latest from Kristen Stewart and Peter Farrelly. (There are many comments about John Cena as well.) Check it all out down below.

My Review of the 2024 Academy Awards

I will always love the Oscars. And I was generally very happy with what won last night. So why did I find the show so underwhelming? Here are my thoughts.

Cibo Matto - "Sugar Water"

Happy Oscar weekend.

'Cabrini' Review

The name Alejandro Monteverde may not be familiar to you, but he was the director of Sound of Freedom, one of the most controversial (and successful) films of last year. Now, he's back with a new movie, Cabrini. Here's my review.

Glasgow 2024: 'Bucky F*cking Dent' Review

David Duchovny isn't just an actor, of course: He's a musician and a novelist as well. And he also directs. For Screen International, I caught up with Bucky F*cking Dent, which is based on his book. Unfortunately, I think it's a misfire.

Glasgow 2024: 'The Home Game' Review

The Home Game is a lighthearted documentary about a tiny community in Iceland that really wants to host its first home soccer game in the town's history. This underdog story is very pleasant.

'Kung Fu Panda 4' Review

We haven't had a Kung Fu Panda film in eight years. I'm not sure we needed this new one. My review is up at Screen International.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: The New 'Dune,' 'Spaceman' and Our Oscar Predictions

Two outer-space films are reviewed on this week's podcast. But the real excitement comes during our deep dive into the Oscars, where we make our picks in all the major categories. Hope you enjoy.

I Talked to Danny Boyle About Cillian Murphy

The Oppenheimer star is favored to win Best Actor next Sunday at the Oscars. So I decided to talk to a director who worked with him very early in his career. For RogerEbert.com, I had a quick chat with Danny Boyle, the man behind the terrific 28 Days Later and Sunshine. Hope you enjoy.

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Talking About 'Dune: Part Two,' 'Shayda' and 'Problemista'

Very happy to be back on KCRW talking new movies. I was joined by Alison Willmore to review the Dune sequel, Adam Sandler's sci-fi drama Spaceman, the underwhelming Problemista and the moving Shayda. Hear our segment down below.

Max Richter (featuring Sparks) - "Don't Go Away"

Here's a pair-up I wasn't expecting.