David and Trevor are joined by Aaron West to begin a three part series exploring early films from the great but under-appreciated French director.
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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.
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.
David Reviews Andrew Haigh’s 45 Years [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray Review]
Andrew Haigh's self-proclaimed sequel to Weekend is a remarkably self-assured conversation starter for couples from all walks of life.
Criterion Reflections – Mr. Freedom – ES 9
David takes his third critical swing at William Klein's heavy-handed comic satire, sadly as relevant as ever in the Age of Trump.
Criterion Reflections – Short Films of 1968
David concludes his blogging coverage of 1968 with several short reviews of short movies.
David Reviews Michael Curtiz’s Mildred Pierce [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray Review]
This fascinating blend of film noir, melodrama and classic Hollywood glamour marks Joan Crawford's debut in the Criterion Collection.
Criterion Reflections – Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One (1968) – #360
David tumbles over the cliff in his review of a film about the filming of a film being filmed.
Criterion Reflections – Samaritan Zatoichi (1968) – #679
David reviews the last Zatoichi film of the 1960s and the last one of the series to be released by the Daiei Film studio.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 52 – Nikkatsu Noir [Part 1]
David and Trevor join forces with Pablo Knote for a quick hit on Japanese gangster films of the 50s and 60s.
Criterion Reflections – Monterey Pop (1968) – #168
David comes back down from the love-in, with a few flowers still stuck in his hair.
Episode 180 – Criterion Collection Favorites of 2016
The crew talks about the past year in Criterion, including their favorite three Criterion releases of 2016.
Criterion Reflections – If…. (1968) – #391
David keeps his head while all about him are losing theirs.... and blaming it on him.
David Reviews Howard Hawks’ His Girl Friday [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray Review]
Criterion continues to successfully hawk Hawks, while also marking an important milestone for Milestone.
Criterion Reflections – Faces (1968) – #252
David opens a new year of blogging with this aptly timed display of drunken discord and debauchery.