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Tim Grierson

Tim Grierson is a contributing editor at MEL. He writes about film and pop culture for Screen International, Rolling Stone and Vulture.

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Bruce Willis Was One of Us

The ‘Die Hard’ star announced he’s retiring due to an aphasia diagnosis. It’s hard to say goodbye to an actor whose relatability and appealing ordinariness made him such a Hollywood anomaly

For 25 Years, We’ve Reduced ‘G.I. Jane’ to Demi Moore’s Shaved Head

Chris Rock’s disastrous Oscar joke about the 1997 drama reinforced its status as a cultural punchline. But at the time, the film was a flawed but fervent feminist statement — and its star’s attempt to gain some respect as an actress

The Long, Complicated Shadow of ‘Stan’

Eminem’s 2001 duet with Elton John remains one of the Grammy’s greatest moments, capturing the rapper at the height of his popularity. But the song’s meaning, and the reasons behind the two artists’ collaboration, has resonated even longer