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Grierson & Leitch

Grierson & Leitch
Hollywood
Cannes Film Festival
Venice Film Festival
Toronto Film Festival
Los Angeles
Oscars
Challengers
Sundance Film Festival
Film Criticism
I Saw the TV Glow
Dorkfest
Darren Aronofsky
Movies
The Abyss
The Brutalist
Tampopo
Nickel Boys
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Superman
Fantastic Four

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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Latest Episodes

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 ... more

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 "Exotic... more

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 Dyla... more

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."... more

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Recent Guests

Mia Kershner
Actress
Episode: 2026 Cannes Wrapup, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," "I Love Boosters"
Evie Babich
In-house skeptic on Undertone
Undertone Podcast
Episode: 2026 Oscars Wrapup, "undertone," "Casino"
Tim Grierson
Film critic attending Cannes Film Festival
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Episode: "IF," "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," Grierson's 2024 Cannes Dispatch
Joanna Arnau
Writer, director, editor and star of 'The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed'
Episode: "Challengers," "The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed"
Matt Singer
Author of 'Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever' and main critic for ScreenCrush
ScreenCrush
Episode: Grierson and Leitch Conversations: Matt Singer, "Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed Movies Forever"

Hosts

Tim Grierson
Host of the show with a background in film criticism; associated with Grierson & Leitch.
Will Leitch
Co-host with strong banter and industry insights; long-running partner of Tim Grierson.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 621 ratings
  • Good film discussions, minus the excess commentary

    Your mileage may vary with this film podcast. Most episodes only review one or two new releases and they are pretty in depth. Unfortunately there are no longer time stamps to guide your listening experience.

    So much of the beginning and end of the podcast is discussions of their personal lives, politics (ugh) or the “discourse” around a film.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AATX1228
    United States3 months ago
  • My weekly movie fix from Japan

    I first found the Grierson and Leitch podcast thanks to a recommendation from the great Keith Law. I’ve listened every week since. I moved to Japan 10 years ago, and while I try to catch every non-dubbed movie I can, I miss too many of the movies I want to see. The podcast helps me enjoy all the films I can and can’t see on a whole other level. Listening each week feels like old times for me - watching a bunch of movies and then chatting about it over a beer with my buddies.

    It’s my weekly mov... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul in Kobe
    United States10 months ago
  • One of My Favorites

    I’ve been listening to Will & Tim talk about movies since the Deadspin days. It’s the only podcast I don’t skip because I always enjoy hearing them discuss that week’s new releases, and I really appreciate learning about smaller movies I’d otherwise miss.

    My movie request is 1997’s CURE by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. I saw it for the first time recently and became obsessed. A fascinating thriller that really rewards a rewatch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bigsmellybaby
    United States10 months ago
  • Reboot

    Please reboot review To live and die in LA

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meat sweats 1980
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing Podcast! Sexy Fun Hot!

    Gonna try to game the algorithm by hitting a bunch of random buzz words in my review:

    Great podcast! So sexy! Grierson and Leitch SLAM problematic discourse around Timothée Chalamet and Blake Lively. Five stars, so hot!

    (But seriously, this podcast is fantastic, and I’d love for them to reboot Bob Fosse’s All That Jazz)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Festive Trudy
    United Statesa year ago

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A few listeners wish for tighter structure or timestamping for easier navigation.
Audiences value the deep cinephile context and festival insights, though some dislike personal-life tangents.
Thoughtful film talk with lively banter and strong hosting chemistry.
Reboot segments and festival previews consistently attract loyal listeners and sponsors.

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Apple Podcasts
#215
Mexico/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#221
Ireland/TV & Film

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"Bring Her Back," "Mountainhead," "Pi"
Q: Did you watch this season's rehearsal?
No, I haven't had a chance to yet, and I'm trying to figure out a time that I can just sort of watch it in one fell swoop.
People Still Read Books: Will Leitch's "Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride"
Q: Do you have a real-world equivalent to the gentle edicts in your book?
I have a friend who records videos of himself giving advice to his kids for the future.
People Still Read Books: Will Leitch's "Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride"
Q: Where does a book start?
It starts with the character or the themes that I want to explore.
"A Quiet Place: Day One," "Kinds of Kindness," "Horizon: An American Saga -- Chapter One," "Janet Planet"
Q: Do you think he will win again?
I don’t think he’s going to win. I think the stakes are too high to risk a guy that can't prosecute the case against them.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grierson & Leitch

What is Grierson & Leitch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime film writers banter richly while delivering thoughtful, opinionated reviews of current releases and classics, mixing in festival chatter, industry observations, and personal stories. Episodes balance in-depth film critique with playful rapport, highlighting reboot segments, Cannes coverage, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that make the show feel like a cinephile hangout. A distinctive, long-running partnership and clear affection for cinema, plus frequent references to industry culture, set this apart for listeners who want smart, accessible movie conversations with personality.

Noteworthy: the hosts' deep industry ties and willingness to critique Hollywood dynamics offer useful context for sponsorships or guest appearances, a... more

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2. Evie Babich
3. Tim Grierson
4. Joanna Arnau
5. Matt Singer

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