This April, the Criterion Channel will highlight films from Blake Edwards, Les Blank, Michael Winterbottom, and More!
March 2017
Ryan Gallagher
Joshua Reviews Francois Ozon’s Frantz [Theatrical Review]
One of French cinema's most underrated filmmakers, Francois Ozon returns with arguably his greatest, and most mature, work to date.
Joshua Brunsting
Criterion Now – Episode 10 – Being There, Before Midnight, Samurai Films
Aaron is joined by Dave and Matt, where they engage in a samurai duel, discuss Being There and Before Midnight, and many other Criterion topics.
Aaron West
David Reviews Hal Ashby’s Being There [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray Review]
Criterion's new release confirms the forecast that there will indeed be growth in the spring.
David Blakeslee
Mark Reviews John Waters’ Multiple Maniacs [Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review]
Mark considers John Waters’ low-budget second full-length feature film and first in the Criterion Collection. He discusses Waters’ filmic influences, his Cavalcade of Characters, his audience, and why he makes filthy...
Mark Hurne
Icarus Films Releases Two DVDs Looking At The Early Days Of Non-Fiction Cinema
These engaging, if only skin deep, documentaries look at one legendary artist and the broader history of the medium he would help change.
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 59 – Late Spring and the Films of Yasujiro Ozu
Mark, Aaron and Matt Gasteier explore the filmmaking world of Yasujirō Ozu, centering on his pivotal masterpiece Late Spring (1949).
Joshua Reviews Mamoru Oshii’s Ghost In The Shell [Blu-ray Review]
One of the greatest anime pictures of all time gets the steelbook treatment for a gorgeous, but thin, new Blu-ray release.
Joshua Reviews Hirokazu Kore-eda’s After The Storm [Theatrical Review]
The Japanese auteur is one of world cinema's true greats, and this may be his best film yet.
Criterion Now – Episode 9 – June 2017 Announcements, Ingmar Bergman, Canoa
Aaron, Arik Devens, Scott Nye and Travis Trudell dig into the June Criterion announcements, Ingmar Bergman on FilmStruck, and more.
Scott Reviews Robert Aldrich’s Twilight’s Last Gleaming [Masters of Cinema Blu-ray Review]
Aldrich's nuclear thriller mourns last gasp of freedom and democracy.
Scott Nye
Criterion Now – Episode 8 – Assassination of Jesse James, Before Sunset, Mildred Pierce
Aaron, Doug and Jamieson talks Jesse James, Before Sunset, Mildred Pierce, and Criterion news and rumors.
New Directors/New Films 2017 Runs March 15-26, And Here Are The Films You’ll Be Hearing About
These are just a handful of gems from what is another banner year for New Directors/New Films.
Arik Reviews Felipe Cazals’ Canoa: A Shameful Memory [Criterion Collection Blu-ray review]
A phenomenally well-made film that creates an interesting, and potent, mix of different styles. It was a revelation for me.
Arik Devens
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 53 – Nikkatsu Noir [Part 2]
David, Trevor and Pablo are back, taking aim at a pair of shoot 'em ups starring Joe Shishido.