Tim Grierson

senior U.S. critic for Screen International, author of “This Is How You Make a Movie"

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Vice president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association; Senior critic for Screen International, chief film critic for Paste, and film critic for the New Republic 

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Actor Val Kilmer died Tuesday at age 65. His career included both “Top Gun” films, “Batman Forever,” “Heat,” and an iconic performance as Jim Morrison in “The Doors.”

Remembering actor Val Kilmer’s complicated and charismatic career

Actor Val Kilmer died Tuesday at age 65. His career included both “Top Gun” films, “Batman Forever,” “Heat,” and an iconic performance as Jim Morrison in “The Doors.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Alto Knights,” “Snow White,” “Misericordia,” and “Ash.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Alto Knights,’ ‘Snow White,’ ‘Ash’

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Alto Knights,” “Snow White,” “Misericordia,” and “Ash.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “Last Breath,” “My Dead Friend Zoe,” “Cold Wallet,” and “The Accidental Getaway Driver.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Last Breath,’ ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Last Breath,” “My Dead Friend Zoe,” “Cold Wallet,” and “The Accidental Getaway Driver.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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