David is joined by Derek J. Power and new contributor Richard Doyle to discuss Jack Nicholson's ballsy (in every sense of the word) directorial debut.
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David Blakeslee
Criterion Reflections – Episode 51 – Nagisa Oshima’s The Ceremony
David is joined by Grant Douglas Bromley, Josh Hornbeck and Trevor Berrett to analyze this tormented family saga, a ritualized encapsulation of 25 years of Japanese history.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 50 – Melvin Van Peebles’s SWEET SWEETBACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG
David is joined by Jason Beamish and first-time guests Brad McDermott and Mark Repp to discuss this "blaxploitation classic", originally issued on Laserdisc by Criterion in 1997.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 49 – Jacques Tati’s Trafic
David talks with Derek J. Power about the last appearance of M. Hulot, and Arik Devens provides a few thoughts on the film as well.
Episode 198 – A Conversation About DIANE, with Director Kent Jones
David Blakeslee interviews director and film critic Kent Jones about his new film Diane, starring Mary Kay Place.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 48 – Jan Troell’s The Emigrants
David is joined by Trevor Berrett and Josh Hornbeck to discuss the first part of this epic saga of a poor Swedish family's relocation to North America in the mid-19th century.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 47 – Barbara Loden’s Wanda
David is joined by Robert Taylor to discuss this remarkably radical, unvarnished exploration of an impoverished woman's experience in rural America.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 46 – Luchino Visconti’s Death in Venice
David is joined by Josh Hornbeck, William Remmers and Robert Taylor as they strive to escape the mediocrity that lies at the bottom of the mainstream.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 45 – Pierre Etaix’s Land of Milk and Honey
David and guests Jason Beamish, Jordan Essoe and Meedo Taha discuss the last feature film directed by Pierre Etaix.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 44 – Kimiyoshi Yasuda’s Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
David and guests Dave Eves, Josh Hornbeck and Michael Worth discuss this epic crossover of samurai and wuxia cinematic styles.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 43 – Season 3: 1971 Preview
David provides a brief look ahead at the films he plans to talk about in the upcoming season of his podcast.
David Reviews Elaine May’s Mikey and Nicky [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray Review]
Dynamic performances by Peter Falk and John Cassavetes ignite Elaine May's long-awaited entry into the Criterion Collection.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 42 – A Ten-Year Retrospective
David reminisces about his past 10 years of blogging and podcasting about the Criterion Collection.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 41 – 1970 Short Films/Season Finale
David and guests wrap up Season 2 of the podcast with conversations about 1970 films from Stan Brakhage, Hollis Frampton, David Lynch, Stuart Cooper and Ingmar Bergman.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 40 – Norman Mailer’s Maidstone
David and William punch their way through Mailer's improvised apocalyptic tour de force.