Tim Grierson
@timgrierson.bsky.social
Senior U.S. Critic for Screen International. Member: LAFCA and NSFC. Frequently in the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Vulture, the A.V. Club and RogerEbert.com. Author of "This Is How You Make a Movie." Q&A moderator. Contact: [email protected]
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Tim Grierson
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· Sep 14
Venice/Telluride/Toronto 2025: The Wrap-Up and the Rankings
When I was younger, I assumed I would never go to a film festival. That was something other critics did — it felt too far away for me to eve...
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I put together a ranking of every movie I saw that screened in Venice, Telluride or Toronto. And I wrote a little bit about going to fall festivals during a time of great uncertainty about the future of film criticism.
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Fair to each side of its afterlife love triangle, Eternity still skirts its sharpest and most interesting questions about love. Our review: www.avclub.com/eternity-rev...
A slight comedy takes its love triangle into the afterlife's Eternity
In the surface-level romantic comedy Eternity, Elizabeth Olsen must choose between Miles Teller and Callum Turner in the afterlife.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Fair to each side of its afterlife love triangle, Eternity still skirts its sharpest and most interesting questions about love. Our review: www.avclub.com/eternity-rev...
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“What were any of us doing at that age that was comparably heroic or meaningful? What are we doing now?” The great @timgrierson.bsky.social on one of the year’s great films, MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS: PART I — LAST AIR IN MOSCOW. Opens Nov. 28 in L.A.: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Review: 'My Undesirable Friends' puts us front row as a real-life Russian TV channel unravels
Filmmaker Julia Loktev was in Moscow following her journalist friends as Russian forces invaded Ukraine. She captured a changing media climate for reporters.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
“What were any of us doing at that age that was comparably heroic or meaningful? What are we doing now?” The great @timgrierson.bsky.social on one of the year’s great films, MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS: PART I — LAST AIR IN MOSCOW. Opens Nov. 28 in L.A.: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS: PART I opens this weekend in Los Angeles, Seattle, Oklahoma City and Cleveland. For the @latimes.com, I made the case for one of the year's singular films.
Review: 'My Undesirable Friends' puts us front row as a real-life Russian TV channel unravels
Filmmaker Julia Loktev was in Moscow following her journalist friends as Russian forces invaded Ukraine. She captured a changing media climate for reporters.
www.latimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM
MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS: PART I opens this weekend in Los Angeles, Seattle, Oklahoma City and Cleveland. For the @latimes.com, I made the case for one of the year's singular films.
I reviewed ZOOTOPIA 2, which is a lot clunkier than the original. But the bond between that bunny and that fox remains charming.
‘Zootopia 2’ review: Jason Bateman and Ginnifer Goodwin return for underpowered animated sequel
Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster and Andy Samberg also join the cast of this animal adventure
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November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I reviewed ZOOTOPIA 2, which is a lot clunkier than the original. But the bond between that bunny and that fox remains charming.
If we're ranking KNIVES OUT films, WAKE UP DEAD MAN is No. 2 on my list -- but, also, the franchise's darkest and most emotional installment.
‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ review: Daniel Craig returns in crowd-pleasing sequel
Craig is joined by an all-star cast including Glenn Close, Josh Brolin and Mila Kunis for Rian Johnson's third 'Knives Out' instalment
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November 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
If we're ranking KNIVES OUT films, WAKE UP DEAD MAN is No. 2 on my list -- but, also, the franchise's darkest and most emotional installment.
HAMNET movingly explores how art can address (but never fully heal) the pain we carry around with us.
‘Hamnet’ review: Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal power Chloe Zhao’s potent Shakespeare drama
'The Rider' and 'Nomadland' director confidently adapts Maggie O'Farrell's novel about the genesis of 'Hamlet'
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November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
HAMNET movingly explores how art can address (but never fully heal) the pain we carry around with us.
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Some photos from our MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS: PART I — LAST AIR IN MOSCOW (2024) + Q&A with filmmaker Julia Loktev & journalist Ksenia Mironova Saturday at LF3.
Thank you to Tim Grierson for moderating.
Thank you to Tim Grierson for moderating.
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Some photos from our MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS: PART I — LAST AIR IN MOSCOW (2024) + Q&A with filmmaker Julia Loktev & journalist Ksenia Mironova Saturday at LF3.
Thank you to Tim Grierson for moderating.
Thank you to Tim Grierson for moderating.
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A couple of minutes of the Q&A with REBUILDING writer-director Max Walker-Silverman, moderated by Tim Grierson.
November 23, 2025 at 7:19 AM
A couple of minutes of the Q&A with REBUILDING writer-director Max Walker-Silverman, moderated by Tim Grierson.
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Great review. One of many fine O'Connor performances this year; this one almost seems to be in conversation with The Mastermind--these guys just can't get it together, but one eventually finds a way--and also a film that serves as a reminder of Amy Madigan's range, especially coming after Weapons.
For the @latimes.com, I reviewed REBUILDING, a film about trying to hold onto something after you’ve lost everything.
Review: Josh O'Connor, ever fascinating, continues to roam a lonesome range in 'Rebuilding'
A story singed by disaster in a way that might be triggering for Angelenos, Max Walker-Silverman’s drama handles the aftermath of a wildfire with sensitivity.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Great review. One of many fine O'Connor performances this year; this one almost seems to be in conversation with The Mastermind--these guys just can't get it together, but one eventually finds a way--and also a film that serves as a reminder of Amy Madigan's range, especially coming after Weapons.
For the @latimes.com, I reviewed REBUILDING, a film about trying to hold onto something after you’ve lost everything.
Review: Josh O'Connor, ever fascinating, continues to roam a lonesome range in 'Rebuilding'
A story singed by disaster in a way that might be triggering for Angelenos, Max Walker-Silverman’s drama handles the aftermath of a wildfire with sensitivity.
www.latimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
For the @latimes.com, I reviewed REBUILDING, a film about trying to hold onto something after you’ve lost everything.
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A fine review. Tim is one of the rare critics who is intelligent without being dismissive of a film's emotional heft. So many critics show how smart they are by having a closed hearted approach to a work and it really bothers me more and more.
COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT, which is now on Apple TV, movingly portrays Andrea Gibson's battle with cancer and their love affair with longtime partner Megan Falley.
‘Come See Me In The Good Light’ review: Affecting doc follows US poet Andrea Gibson’s cancer battle
'Good Night Oppy' director Ryan White spends time with terminally ill Gibson and their partner Megan Falley
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November 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A fine review. Tim is one of the rare critics who is intelligent without being dismissive of a film's emotional heft. So many critics show how smart they are by having a closed hearted approach to a work and it really bothers me more and more.
Now that this year's Neon box set is out, here's the piece I wrote last year about award season's most coveted bit of swag.
Inside Oscar voters' most coveted piece of swag: the Neon DVD box
The indie distributor based in New York began creating DVD box sets during the company's early days. The annual disc sets have become highly anticipated in the years since.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Now that this year's Neon box set is out, here's the piece I wrote last year about award season's most coveted bit of swag.
COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT, which is now on Apple TV, movingly portrays Andrea Gibson's battle with cancer and their love affair with longtime partner Megan Falley.
‘Come See Me In The Good Light’ review: Affecting doc follows US poet Andrea Gibson’s cancer battle
'Good Night Oppy' director Ryan White spends time with terminally ill Gibson and their partner Megan Falley
www.screendaily.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT, which is now on Apple TV, movingly portrays Andrea Gibson's battle with cancer and their love affair with longtime partner Megan Falley.
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I promise Sissy Spacek gushing about Shelley Duvall and Robert Altman will soothe your weary soul
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Sissy Spacek Answers Every Question We Have About 3 Women
The Oscar winner broke a bone on set and may or may not have thrown up after chugging a beer, but she also shared a special bond with Shelley Duvall.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I promise Sissy Spacek gushing about Shelley Duvall and Robert Altman will soothe your weary soul
www.vulture.com/article/siss...
www.vulture.com/article/siss...
For the @latimes.com, I hung out with Odessa A’zion, who curses up a storm and is a big hugger. In other words, she's my kind of person.
A self-tape audition landed Odessa A'zion 'Marty Supreme.' She's still pinching herself
With standout roles in both the highly anticipated 'Marty Supreme' and HBO's buzzy new comedy 'I Love L.A.,' Odessa A'zion is enjoying the moment. That doesn't mean she expects it to last.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
For the @latimes.com, I hung out with Odessa A’zion, who curses up a storm and is a big hugger. In other words, she's my kind of person.
The fine folks at @ebertvoices.bsky.social are collecting different critics' thoughts on the legacy of SISKEL & EBERT. I wrote about how the show taught me how to argue.
Their Show Cracked Open the World: Siskel & Ebert Memories | Roger Ebert | Roger Ebert
Our contributors weigh in on the impact of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert on the 50th anniversary of their hit TV show, "At the Movies."
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November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The fine folks at @ebertvoices.bsky.social are collecting different critics' thoughts on the legacy of SISKEL & EBERT. I wrote about how the show taught me how to argue.
I really dug SISU. Unfortunately, the sequel is more of the same overkill. Here's my review of ROAD TO REVENGE.
‘Sisu: Road To Revenge’ review: The vengeful Finnish soldier returns in gory, underwhelming sequel
Jorma Tommila's grieving commando goes up against Stephen Lang's Red Army commander to muted results
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November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I really dug SISU. Unfortunately, the sequel is more of the same overkill. Here's my review of ROAD TO REVENGE.
Incredible news.
November 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Incredible news.
WICKED: FOR GOOD is so big big big big it barely has time to let its characters breathe.
‘Wicked: For Good’ review: Cynthia Erivo sparkles, but musical sequel fails to hit the high notes
John M. Chu's follow-up to 2024 box office hit 'Wicked' also stars Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey
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November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
WICKED: FOR GOOD is so big big big big it barely has time to let its characters breathe.
If you have a moment, I'd like to tell you about how much I hated Brendan Fraser's new movie FAMILY RENTAL.
There's schmaltz for sale in Rental Family and business is booming
An American actor in Tokyo forges white-lie connections through a rent-a-family agency in the cloying, smug Rental Family.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
If you have a moment, I'd like to tell you about how much I hated Brendan Fraser's new movie FAMILY RENTAL.
Happy birthday, Martin Scorsese. Earlier this year, I paid tribute to the underrated actor.
A guide to Martin Scorsese, actor: The 6 performances you need to know
The legendary filmmaker is also an indelible onscreen presence in his work and others'. Here's our field guide to Scorsese's most memorable performances.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Happy birthday, Martin Scorsese. Earlier this year, I paid tribute to the underrated actor.
This issue was foundational for me as a young person. I started getting a subscription to Rolling Stone because of it. (I still have one.) And it introduced me to so many artists who became so important to me. Over the years, I have thanked writers who worked on the issue for changing my life.
Spotted this tiny book (collecting a significant RS listicle for me) on one of my shelves yesterday. At TIFF this year I had lunch with @kphipps3000.bsky.social and @timgrierson.bsky.social and Tim wowed me and Keith by reeling off the Top 20 from this list, mostly in order, from memory.
November 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This issue was foundational for me as a young person. I started getting a subscription to Rolling Stone because of it. (I still have one.) And it introduced me to so many artists who became so important to me. Over the years, I have thanked writers who worked on the issue for changing my life.
Rest in peace, Todd Snider, who wrote the greatest, most enraging song about George W. Bush ever.
You Got Away with It (a Tale of Two Fraternity Brothers)
YouTube video by Todd Snider - Topic
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November 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Rest in peace, Todd Snider, who wrote the greatest, most enraging song about George W. Bush ever.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Aero on Friday for a free screening of THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR (2025) + Q&A with director Geeta Gandbhir + producers Alisa Payne & Nikon Kwantu, moderated by Tim Grierson.
You can watch THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR out now on Netflix.
You can watch THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR out now on Netflix.
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Aero on Friday for a free screening of THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR (2025) + Q&A with director Geeta Gandbhir + producers Alisa Payne & Nikon Kwantu, moderated by Tim Grierson.
You can watch THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR out now on Netflix.
You can watch THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR out now on Netflix.