David and Trevor discuss LOVE LETTER and THE MOON HAS RISEN, the first of three episodes reviewing KINUYO TANAKA DIRECTS, new from the Eclipse Series from the Criterion Collection.
An in-depth conversation about director John Singleton, the subject of Criterion's new Hood Trilogy box set.
David, Trevor and guest William Remmers wrap up their coverage of the set to talk about THE SMILING LIEUTENANT and ONE HOUR WITH YOU.
David and Trevor are joined by William Remmers to discuss THE LOVE PARADE and MONTE CARLO, the first two films in this reissued set of classic Pre-Code musical comedies.
David and Trevor wrap up their coverage with a conversation about six "school films" shot between 1975 and 1989.
Aaron West's upcoming book covers the rise of A24 from its first releases in 2012 up to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.
David and Trevor discuss five films shot between 1978-1984 that offer Kiarostami's insight and indirect critique of Iranian politics and culture.
For February, the Channel will feature films from Mervyn LeRoy, Héctor Babenco, John Woo, and more!
Ira Sach's latest will stream later this month.
David Blakeslee hosts director/screenwriter Matthew Gentile in a conversation about six films from Argentina's golden age of cinema, currently featured on the Criterion Channel.
David is joined by William Remmers to discuss an obscure Canadian documentary about 10 groovy teenagers who are granted 10 weeks of autonomy for the purpose of generating compelling cinematic moments, or at least trippy...
David is joined by Richard Doyle and David Seeley to provide intellectual gravitas as we contemplate the threat that atomic testing presents to the future of human civilization. Also: Jet Jaguar to the rescue!
David is joined by first-time guest Ethan Magnan to discuss Leigh's first made-for-TV film, and we also talk about Hard Truth's, his most recent release from 2024.
David shares a few short videos and an essay about this long-anticipated release of a highly acclaimed masterpiece from the late French nouvelle vague.
David is joined by Richard Doyle, Eric Grant, and Josh Wilson to talk about a recent release from the Criterion Collection. We had a fun conversation, that unresolved matter of $200 notwithstanding.
Our 15th annual survey of Criterion's new releases, featuring David Blakeslee, Josh Hornbeck, Brad McDermott, and Aaron West.
David is joined by Richard Doyle and Robert Taylor to discuss this skewed reworking that situates Raymond Chandler's 50s noir classic in early 70s L.A.
A brief essay and short video look at the packaging of this beloved tale about road-tripping con artists in Depression-era Kansas.
David is joined by Richard Doyle to discuss this timely tale of radical resistance and romantic folly in fascist Italy of the 1930s.
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