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Grierson & Leitch
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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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"Toy Story 5," "The Death of Robin Hood," "The Last Temptation of Christ"
4d ago02:07:21Tap to summarizeThey 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 Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter or Bluesky, or griersonleitch@gmail.com.
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"Disclosure Day," "Dazed and Confused"
2w ago01:44:53Tap to summarizeNot 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 wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter or Bluesky, or griersonleitch@gmail.com.
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"Scary Movie," "Masters of the Universe," "Power Ballad'"
3w ago01:54:50Tap to summarizeThree 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 Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter or Bluesky, or griersonleitch@gmail.com.
Transcribe →"Backrooms," "The Breadwinner," "Exotica"
4w ago02:06:13Tap to summarizeThe 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, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter or Bluesky, or griersonleitch@gmail.com.
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2026 Cannes Wrapup, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," "I Love Boosters"
May 2501:53:56Tap to summarizeGrierson 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 wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter or Bluesky, or griersonleitch@gmail.com.
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"Is God Is," "Obsession," Grierson Reports From Cannes
May 1700:33:20Tap to summarizeGrierson 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 of us, but at least the show is shorter! Grierson will be back next week for a normal (and long) show. 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 think @griersonleitch on Twitter or Bluesky, or griersonleitch@gmail.com.
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"The Sheep Detectives," 2026 Cannes Preview
May 1701:26:52Tap to summarizeHey, 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 think @griersonleitch on Twitter or Bluesky, or griersonleitch@gmail.com.
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"The Devil Wears Prada 2," "Hokum," "Animal Farm"
May 401:44:39Tap to summarizeIt'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 hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter or Bluesky, or griersonleitch@gmail.com.
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"Michael," "Mother Mary," "Over Your Dead Body"
Apr 2701:49:42Tap to summarizeOh, 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 what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter or Bluesky, or griersonleitch@gmail.com.
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"The Christophers," "Lee Cronin's The Mummy," "Normal"
Apr 1902:02:56Tap to summarizeHappy 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 Bob Odenkirk actioner "Normal." 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 think @griersonleitch on Twitter or Bluesky, or griersonleitch@gmail.com.
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