Criterion Reflections – Episode 2 – Winter 1969 Part 2 We discuss six films from the Winter of 1969: The Joke, The Cremator, The Milky Way, Le Grand Amour, plus two shorts by Wim Wenders and Federico Fellini. David BlakesleeSeptember 20, 2017
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 31 – Pearls of the Czech New Wave [Part 1] David and Trevor discuss Pearls of the Deep, Daisies and A Report on the Party and Guests in the first of a two-part series. David BlakesleeJuly 23, 2015
A Journey Through the Eclipse Series: Jaromil Jires’ The Joke This adaptation of Milan Kundera's debut novel shows one man's futile quest for revenge for his persecution in a totalitarian state. David BlakesleeAugust 13, 2012
A Journey Through the Eclipse Series: Evald Schorm’s Return of the Prodigal Son A subdued contemplation of the choices forced upon individuals by a society indifferent to their dissatisfaction with what it has to offer. David BlakesleeJuly 27, 2012
A Journey Through the Eclipse Series: Jan Nemec’s A Report on the Party and Guests Fans of Kafka and Bunuel will enjoy this shrewd, surrealistic send-up of totalitarianism and conformity. David BlakesleeJuly 18, 2012
A Journey Through the Eclipse Series: Vera Chytilova’s Daisies There will always be a special place in my heart for sassy, disruptive Czech girls. David BlakesleeJuly 8, 2012
A Journey through the Eclipse Series: Pearls of the Deep An ideal sampler of the curious treasures waiting to be discovered in this new Eclipse Series set. David BlakesleeJune 25, 2012