Grierson & Leitch
by Grierson & Leitch
Tim Grierson and Will Leitch are lifelong best friends who have been writing and talking about the movies for 25 years. Grierson is vice president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Leitch is doing his absolutely best to pretend. Read their work everywhere. But listen to this show for the pure juice, straight on tap.
Episodes
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"The Only Living Pickpocket in New York," "Gentle Monster," Spoiler Discussion of "You Can See Everything"
Two new movies this week! First, it's John Turturro in "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York," and then Lea Sedoux in "Gentle Monster." Then, as many of you requested: It's a big spoiler-filled discussion of "You Can See Everything." Obviously do not listen until you've seen the film! Thanks to...
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"Possible Love," "Wildwood," "Fatherland"
Three fascinating movies this week, we're getting into the good season. First, it's "Possible Love," Lee Chang-dong's first movie since "Burning." Then it's the Laika animated film "Wildwood." And we close with Paweł Pawlikowski' "Fatherland." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of…
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"You Can See Everything," "Musk," "Once Upon a Time in Harlem"
The most anticipated documentary of ... all time? ... hits theaters this weekend, with Nathan Fielder's and Lance Oppenheim's "You Can See Everything" about Elizabeth Holmes, and so much more. It's an all doc week: We follow with Alex Gibney's "Musk" and the Harlem Renaissance reunion "Once Upon…
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"The Social Reckoning," "My Undesirable Friends: Part Two -- Exile," "Animals"
Hey, there's a new Facebook movie out from Aaron Sorkin! It's "The Social Reckoning." Also, we have the much-awaited documentary sequel "My Undesirable Friends: Part Two -- Exile." And we close with Ben Affleck's Netflix movie "Animals." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are...
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"Digger," "Verity," "Fjord"
We apologize in advance: We had a very long show! But we had a lot to dig into. We start with Tom Cruise's "Digger," which, whatever you think about it, certainly provides plenty to chew on. Then it's Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson in "Verity." And we close with Cristian Mungiu's "Fjord," with...
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"Primetime," "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother," "Heart of the Beast"
Hey hey, our third show in a week, you have to be sick of us. Three new movies this week, only two of which Leitch has seen. First, it's Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen in "Primetime." Then it's Mahershala Ali in "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother." And then Brad Pitt and a dog in "Heart of…
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The 500th Episode of Grierson & Leitch: Our Favorite Ten Movies Since Starting This Show in January 2016
Yep, we've done 500 episodes! Thank you for listening to all (some?) of these! Here is our 500th episode, in which we each give our 10 favorite movies of the last 10 years. Enjoy. And seriously: Thank you. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We…
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"Resident Evil," "The History of Concrete," "The Uprising"
Hey, we're back! We missed you! Grierson is back from Venice and Toronto, and he tells us about all the movies he saw and all the people he met. And then we talk about Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" movie, which was a big hit. Then we dig into John Wilson's "The History of Concrete" and Paul...
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2026 Venice Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival and Oscar Season Preview
It's film festival season! Grierson is going to be at all of them, so he and Leitch preview all the big movies that will be coming out this fall. Fall is an actual season that will happen! It won't be 1,000 degrees forever! Enjoy your Labor Day, we will be back September 20. Thanks to Dylan Mayer...
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"Coyote Vs. Acme," "The Dog Stars," "Tony"
Hey, we're back, we missed you! We've got three new movies. First, it's the long-delayed Looney Tunes comedy "Coyote Vs. Acme." Then it's Ridley Scott's "The Dog Stars." And we close with the Anthony Bourdain origin story, "Tony." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are...
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"The End of Oak Street," "The Rivals of Amziah King," "Union County"
We've got another week off next week but we'll be back for Labor Day, so we hope these hold you off until then. First, it's the Anne Hathaway Fights Dinosaurs movie "The End of Oak Street." Then it's Matthew McConaughey in "The Rivals of Amziah King." Then it's the addiction drama "Union County."...
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"Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," "One Night Only," "The Last House"
This show goes on a journey! We start with Jane Schoenbrun's "I Saw the TV Glow" followup, "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" with Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson. And then two very, very strange movies: "One Night Only" and "The Last House." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary…
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day," "All the President's Men"
We hope you enjoyed our week off, but we're back, baby, with another massive hit: It's the fourth Tom Holland Spider Man movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." We also go back to 1976 and discuss the classic "All the President's Men." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are...
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"The Odyssey," "Office Space"
All right, the biggest movie of the year is here: It's Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey." We have a very long deep dive on it after you've seen it. We hope you enjoy. Also, we have a Reboot this week, but just one: It's 1999's "Office Space." You may have heard of it. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My...
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"Evil Dead Burn," "The Invite," "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass"
We've got three new movies this week, and they're very different. First, it's the horror anthology segment "Evil Dead Burn." Then it's Olivia Wilde's A24 sex comedy "The Invite," with Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz. And then an actual sex comedy about having sex with Jon Hamm, "Gail...
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The Best Movies of the First Half of 2026
It's our annual show, every July 4th, when we look back at the best movies of the first half of the year. Grierson gives his six best, and Leitch does as well. And enjoy America's 250th birthday, we guess! Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We…
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"Supergirl," "Jackass: Last and Best," What the Success of "Obsession" and "Backrooms" Means
There's a new DC movie out, from the James Gunn stable, it's "Supergirl." Also, there's a very very very different movie out, the final (probably) Jackass movie, "Jackass: Best and Last." But the real discussion is a long overdue one: We dig into, deeply, the success of "Obsession" and…
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"Toy Story 5," "The Death of Robin Hood," "The Last Temptation of Christ"
They made another "Toy Story!" Can "Toy Story 5" live up to the legacy? Meanwhile, the guy who directed "Pig" made a movie called "The Death of Robin Hood" with Hugh Jackman. And we have a Reboot too: It's Martin Scorsese's infamous "The Last Temptation of Christ." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My...
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"Disclosure Day," "Dazed and Confused"
Not much bigger than a new Steven Spielberg movie. Tim and Will dig into "Disclosure Day." It's our only new movie this week. Then, in our Reboot segment, we go back to 1994 and look at Richard Linklater's "Dazed and Confused." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are…
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"Scary Movie," "Masters of the Universe," "Power Ballad'"
Three new movies this week, all comedies, kind of. First it's the Wayans Brothers' return to the "Scary Movie" franchise. Then it's the long-gestating "Masters of the Universe" movie. And we close with John Carney's "Power Ballad" with Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. And Go Knicks. Thanks to Dylan…
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"Backrooms," "The Breadwinner," "Exotica"
The new A24 horror film is "Backrooms," and it's a huge hit AND made by a 20-year-old. Is it good? We discuss. We also dig into Nate Bargatze's feature debut "The Breadwinner." Then, in our Reboot segment, we talk about Atom Egoyan's 1994 hit "Exotica." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary,...
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2026 Cannes Wrapup, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," "I Love Boosters"
Grierson is back from Cannes, even if his bags aren't. He wraps up Cannes 2026 for us, and then we discuss the first Star Wars movie in seven years, "The Mandalorian and Grogu." And then we talk about Boots Riley's "I Love Boosters." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are...
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"Is God Is," "Obsession," Grierson Reports From Cannes
Grierson is still in Cannes, and he briefly joins us for a report, but there were two sort of high-profile movies that Leitch wanted to weigh in on, so here we are. Leitch solos on the adaptation of "Is God Is," as well as the horror hit "Obsession." It's never quite the same when it's just one…
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"The Sheep Detectives," 2026 Cannes Preview
Hey, there are Sheep Detectives! Let's discuss them! And then Grierson previews his trip to the Cannes Film Festival. We're off next week while he's there, we'll miss you. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you...
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"The Devil Wears Prada 2," "Hokum," "Animal Farm"
It's a sequel 20 years in the making: How does "The Devil Wears Prada 2" hold up? We're split! We also discuss the Adam Scott horror film "Hokum" and the very, very strange animated version of "Animal Farm." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We...
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"Michael," "Mother Mary," "Over Your Dead Body"
Oh, boy, the "Michael" discourse has landed at Grierson & Leitch. We apologize in advance. We also discuss David Lowery's "Mother Mary" and the dark comedy "Over Your Dead Body." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know...
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"The Christophers," "Lee Cronin's The Mummy," "Normal"
Happy anniversary, Tim and Susan! Grierson and his wife are celebrating their 20th anniversary this week, so our recording was a bit piecemeal this week, but we still hit the big movies. We start with Steven Soderbergh's 37th film, "The Christophers." Then we talk "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" and the...
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"The Drama," "Outcome," "Exit 8"
Will is back from vacation and, amazingly, the world is still here. Will and Tim dig into A24's "The Drama," with Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, as well as Jonah Hill's Apple TV movie "Outcome" and the Japanese video game-inspired thriller "Exit 8." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both…
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"They Will Kill You," "Alpha," "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice"
Will's about to go on vacation for a week, and is obsessed with the Illini right now anyway, so we dig into three movies the best we can. First, it's the hipster horror flick "They Will Kill You." Then the French body horror thriller "Alpha." And we close with Vince Vaughn/James Marsden Hulu…
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"Project Hail Mary," "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come," "Two Prosecutors"
It's the biggest hit of the year so far, and it's original (or at least based on an original book): It's Ryan Gosling in "Project Hail Mary." One of us likes it more than the other. Also, we discuss the horror sequel "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" as well as the Ukranian historical drama "Two...
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2026 Oscars Wrapup, "undertone," "Casino"
The Oscars happened! Tim and Will wrapup "One Battle After Another"'s big night, right after the show ended. Also, we discuss the new A24 horror film "undertone." Then, in our Reboot section, we dig into Martin Scorsese's "Casino," for 1995. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which...
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"The Bride!" "Hoppers," 2026 Oscar Night Predictions
We've got two pretty big new movies this week: It's the wild Jessie Buckley-Christian Bale mashup "The Bride!" and then the new Pixar movie, "Hoppers." Lots going on there! In both! And then, because the Oscars are Sunday, we make our predictions in each of the major categories. We don't remember…
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"Scream 7," "In the Blink of an Eye," "EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert"
We're back in our regular homes, and apparently we're all at war. Great. We've got three new movies to talk about to distract us. First, it's the sequel "Scream 7." Then it's the Andrew Stanton Hulu drama "In the Blink of an Eye." And we close with the Baz Luhrmann Elvis concert movie, "EPIC…
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"How to Make a Killing," "Get Shorty," "The Taking of Pelham 123"
It's an in-person show! After watching Leitch's Illinois Fighting Illini destroy Grierson's USC Trojans on Wednesday, they got together for one of the always-special Look At Each Other's Faces While Talking shows. We had one new movie: The Glen Powell A24 film "How to Make a Killing." Then, two...
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"Wuthering Heights," "Crime 101," "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"
Next week, we'll be in person in Los Angeles, but for now, we've got two new movies and a Reboot. First, it's the Emerald Fennell adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Then it's the crime thriller "Crime 101." Then it's a Reboot, fun times with the 2008 comedy...
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2026 Mailbag Show, "Rocky"
It's our (mostly) annual mailbag show! We answer questions about politically abhorrent movies, our hometown, terrible casting decisions, if we'd vaporize any more from existence, and more! It's a fun show, we love getting to hear your awesome questions. You are the greatest listeners, and we love...
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"Send Help," "Sexy Beast," 2026 Sundance Wrapup
Grierson is back from Sundance! We recap his experience, and also go over our Oscar predictions, and then we dig into: Sam Raimi's new movie with Rachel McAdams, "Send Help." And then we reboot Jonathan Glazer's first film, "Sexy Beast." Also: Next week is a mailbag show! Email us...
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"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," "The Rip," 2026 Oscar Nomination Predictions
Welcome back to new movies! We dig into the first two big movies of 2026: *** The horror sequel "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." *** The Netflix Matt Damon-Ben Affleck movie "The Rip." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let…
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Sundance 2026 Preview, "Avatar: Fire and Ash"
Hey, we are back! 2026 really sucks so far! We discuss all the madness, and then, before Grierson heads off to Sundance, he gives us a Sundance preview. And then we circle back and have our "Avatar: Fire and Ash" discussion. We hope you are holding up the best you can. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and…
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Dorkfest 2025: The Best Ten Movies of 2025
It's Dorkfest! Dorkfest 2025 is here! This is our annual countdown of our favorite 10 movies of 2025. It was a great, GREAT movie year. We can't wait to talk to you about it. Have a great holiday, everyone. We'll see you in 2026. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are...
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"The Testament of Ann Lee," "Song Sung Blue," "My Undesirable Friends: Part One -- Last Air in Moscow," "No Other Choice," "Father Mother Sister Brother," "Dead Man's Wire"
We have reached Dorkfest week! Wednesday is our annual Best Movies of the Year show, but before then, we have to do our Lightning Round show, wrapping up all the big releases late in the year. They are: The epic musical "The Testament of Ann Lee." The musical comedy "Song Sung Blue." The…
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"Marty Supreme," "Jay Kelly," "Is This Thing On?"
We have only TWO shows left--including this one--before Dorkfest: We are almost there. Three big ones this week. First, it's the Josh Safdie Timothee Chalamet epic "Marty Supreme." Then it's George Clooney and Adam Sandler in Noah Baumbach's "Jay Kelly." And we finish with the Bradley...
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"Hamnet," "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," "The Secret Agent"
We have only three shows left--including this one--before Dorkfest: It is getting very serious now. This week, we look at Chloe Zhao's Shakespeare drama "Hamnet." Then we dramatically shift gears to discuss Rian Johnson's third Knives Out film, "Wake Up Dead Man." And we close with the Cannes hit...
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"Wicked: For Good," "Train Dreams," "Sirat"
You waited a year for it, here's the second half of the smash hit "Wicked: For Good." Also, two movies of a slightly smaller scale. It's Netflix's "Train Dreams" and the Portuguese techno desert thriller "Sirat." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the…
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"Sentimental Value," "Nouvelle Vague," "The Running Man"
Joakim Trier is back with a new movie! It's the family showbiz drama "Sentimental Value." We also dig into ANOTHER nostalgic Richard Linklater movie, "Nouvelle Vague," and then it's the Edgar Wright remake of "The Running Man." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are…
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"Die My Love," "Predator: Badlands," "Bugonia," "The Mastermind"
Leitch is back from the marathon! It went great! He survived! We're back, and with weekly shows the rest of the year. Too much to do: No more time off. Four big ones this week. Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in "Die My Love." The monster actioner "Predator: Badlands." Yorgos Lanthimos and...
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"Frankenstein," "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere," "It Was Just an Accident," "A House of Dynamite"
Another big show, with four big movies before Leitch takes yet another week off because he's running the NYC marathon. Lots to dig into! Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein." The Boss biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere." The Cannes winner "It Was Just an Accident." The Kathryn Bigelow...
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"If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," "Blue Moon," "The Perfect Neighbor," "After the Hunt"
OK, we took a week off, Leitch turned 50, let's not make a thing of it. We've got four meaty movies this week: Rose Byrne's tour de force in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" (with Conan O'Brien!) Richard Linklater's and Ethan Hawke's "Blue Moon" The Netflix documentary "The Perfect Neighbor" The…
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"The Smashing Machine," "The Lost Bus," "Steve"
Leitch is about to turn a big round number, so there's no show next week, sorry: Lots of moving parts in Athens. But we've got three big movies to discuss before we leave you for a fortnight. First off, it's Benny Safdie's '90s UFC story "The Smashing Machine," with The Rock. Then, Paul…
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"One Battle After Another," "The Limey"
This is the movie a lot of us have been waiting for: It's Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." We dig in deep on this one. To say the least. We also have a Reboot, in honor of the late Terence Stamp, it's Steven Soderbergh's "The Limey." Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary…
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About this show
Tim Grierson and Will Leitch are lifelong best friends who have been writing and talking about the movies for 25 years. Grierson is vice president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Leitch is doing his absolutely best to pretend. Read their work everywhere. But listen to this show for the pure juice, straight on tap.
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