Film and music critic Tim Grierson talks about the craft of writing reviews.

Tim’s review of BIRDMAN for Deadspin

Tim’s review of SPY for Screen Daily

Tim’s review of SPY Deadspin

Tim’s review of ALOHA for Deadspin

Tim in conversation about animation director Don Hertzfeldt

Tim in conversation about WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP

Tim discusses filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul

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