David and Trevor discuss four films of the 1930s by a highly prolific and all-but-forgotten master of Japanese cinema.
The Eclipse Viewer
A monthly podcast, discussing a release from the Eclipse Series.
David Blakeslee
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 17 – Basil Dearden’s London Underground
David and Trevor dig deep into this box set of four films from late 50's/early 60's England.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 16 – Sabu!
David and Trevor are joined by Ryan Gallagher to discuss three adventure films of the 1930s starring one of the most charismatic child actors of his era.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 15 – Masaki Kobayashi Against the System
David and Trevor discuss four early films by one of Japan's most rigorous and ethically uncompromising directors.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 14 – Early Bergman [Part 2]
David and Trevor wrap up their discussion of Eclipse Series 1: Early Bergman, focusing on THIRST and TO JOY, the last two films in that set.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 13 – Early Bergman [Part 1]
David and Trevor discuss TORMENT, CRISIS and PORT OF CALL, the first three films in Eclipse Series 1: Early Bergman.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 12 – Lubitsch Musicals
David and Trevor are joined by guest Lauren LoGiudice to discuss four romantic comedy classics directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 11 – Aki Kaurismäki’s Proletariat Trilogy
In conjunction with this month's release of Kaurismaki's La Vie de Boheme, David and Trevor discuss three films that launched the Finnish director's career.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 10 – The Delirious Fictions of William Klein
David and Trevor discuss Klein's 1960s and 70s experiments in satire. Despite their flaws, they offer surprisingly relevant insight on some of today's most prominent cultural concerns.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 9 – Three Popular Films by Jean-Pierre Gorin
David Blakeslee and Trevor Berrett discuss Gorin's remarkable essay films that approach topics of cultural dislocation from a variety of angles.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 8 1/2 – Intermission
Launching Version 2.0 of this podcast dedicated to Criterion's Eclipse Series of DVD box sets.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 8 – 2012 In Review
David and Robert are joined by Ryan Gallagher in a conversation about last year's Eclipse Series releases.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 7 – The Actuality Dramas of Allan King [Part 2]
This episode covers two films released by Allan King toward the end of his career: Dying at Grace and Memory, For Max, Claire, Ida and Company.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 6 – The Actuality Dramas of Allan King [Part 1]
David and Robert are joined by Josh Brunsting to discuss the films of Canada's master of cinema verite.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 5 – Maidstone and Other Films by Norman Mailer
David and Robert discuss three experiments in radical low-budget cinema, written and directed by prize-winning author Norman Mailer.