On Emma Stone's Incredible 2023

I'm here to talk about Poor Things and The Curse, both of which are remarkable in their own way. But those are only two things that have recently demonstrated Emma Stone's creative dexterity. Read on.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Ethan Coen Solo, Christopher Nolan Reappraised and 'His Girl Friday'

On this week's podcast, there's only one new movie, which is Drive-Away Dolls. Then, we give Tenet a second look in honor of its re-release and go back to 1940 for His Girl Friday. Dive in!

Martin Scorsese's 10 Best Director Nominations

With Killers of the Flower Moon, Martin Scorsese has now been nominated 10 times for the Oscar for Best Director. Which film is the best? I have the answers.

The Comeback of Robert Downey Jr.

For RogerEbert.com, I took a moment to appreciate that, 25 years ago, Robert Downey Jr. was at his lowest point, battling drug addiction and facing a prison sentence. Much has changed since, happily. Hope you enjoy.

The Forgotten Movies of This Oscar Season

Every year, a collection of really good movies miss out on being nominated for Academy Awards. As a result, you never hear about them during the final stretch of Oscar campaigning. For RogerEbert.com, I sang the praises of 10 of those films. I haven't forgotten them.

When Real-Life Fathers and Daughters Star in the Same Film

In honor of Bleeding Love, which I didn't like back when it was called You Sing Loud, I Sing Louder, I wrote about other movies featuring fathers and their daughters. Check it out here.

Revisiting Russell Crowe in 'Les Miserables'

Tenet isn't the only major movie getting a re-release this weekend: There's also the Oscar-winning Les Miserables, which co-starred Russell Crowe, who was widely mocked for his singing. Was that fair? I talk about it here.

The Jayhawks - "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me"

Time to let the sunshine in.

'About Dry Grasses' Review

At Cannes last year, I missed Nuri Bilge Ceylan's three-hour-plus About Dry Grasses, but I caught up with it by the end of the year. (In fact, it made my Top 10 of 2023.) The film's official release kicks off Friday. I think it's a major film: My Los Angeles Times review is here.

I Talked to 'Tenet' Fans

Four years ago, at the height of the pandemic, Christopher Nolan released Tenet. It wasn't as well-received as his other films, and for obvious reasons, it didn't do as well at the box office. This Friday, the movie returns to theaters. The people most excited about that fact are the folks online who have been beating the drum for this movie since 2020. For RogerEbert.com, I talked to five of the most vocal, learning who they are and what the film means to them. This ended up being sweeter and more poignant than I was expecting. Hope you enjoy.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Madame Web, Bob Marley, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid

There's a wide range of characters in the three films we discuss on this week's podcast. You've got a reluctant superhero, a troubled reggae star, a conflicted sheriff and a brash outlaw. (Also, Bob Dylan.) Check out the full episode down below.

'Drive-Away Dolls' Review

Joel and Ethan Coen have been directing their own projects of late. Ethan's first narrative solo film is Drive-Away Dolls, which I know some people love. I ... did not. You can read my review here.

'Dune: Part Two' Review

I'm not sure I love Part Two as much as I loved Part One. But the new Dune is sure something. My review is up at Screen International.

My Interview With the Cast and Crew of 'Oppenheimer'

So, this was a massive undertaking, but I can't tell you how pleased I am with how it turned out. 

Over the last couple of weeks, I've been talking to different people in front of and behind the camera who were involved with Oppenheimer. Specifically, we've discussed Christopher Nolan's screenplay, which I've read and is a real wonder. Folks like Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Robert Downey Jr. gave me insights into how the script changed on set, and then Nolan and others shared tidbits regarding what was added and what was changed.

The design team did an incredible job with this piece -- hope you enjoy.

My Interview With Jimmy Kimmel

In a few weeks, he'll be hosting the Oscars. How is Jimmy Kimmel feeling? And is he serious about walking away from his talk show? I talked to the man for the Los Angeles Times.

My Interview With Dan Partland, Director of 'God & Country'

Dan Partland wants to sound the alarm on Christian Nationalism as the greatest threat to American democracy. He makes a convincing case with God & Country. I talked to him about preaching to the converted and the movement's obsession with a super-buff Jesus here.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Suncoast' and 'Up in the Air'

Super Bowl Weekend tends to be a little barren at the multiplex. On this week's episode, Will and I both reviewed Suncoast and then I asked him about Lisa Frankenstein. Plus, we made one Reboot requester happy by taking a look back at Up in the Air. Did the movie hold up? Check out our thoughts below.

Linda Ronstadt - "Blue Bayou"

Have a nice long weekend, everybody.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: 'Argylle,' 'How to Have Sex' and 'Ghost World'

Let the record show that we watched Argylle. And let the record also show we hated it. On the podcast, we review that stinker, but then we have a much better time discussing How to Have Sex, which I first saw at Cannes last year. Then, in our Reboot segment, we revisit Ghost World. Hope you enjoy.

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: My Sundance Recap and 'The Man in the Moon'

I am so behind on posting about the podcast. When I got back from Sundance, Will and I discussed my favorites from the festival. Plus, Will had actually seen one of the films, A Real Pain, so we reviewed it together. Then, in our Reboot segment, we looked back at California Split and The Man in the Moon. Check it all out down below.