David Blakeslee
Daisuke Beppu, Robert Taylor and Richard Doyle join David to discuss this strange diversion from the usual form that made Merchant Ivory Productions an Oscar-winning powerhouse in 80s and 90s cinema.
Podcasts
Criterion Reflections – Episode 122 – Alan Gibson’s Dracula A.D. 1972
We discuss a late entry in Hammer Films' Dracula series at a time when the beloved studio's reign of terror perilously approached the breaking dawn of a new era in cinematic horror.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 121 – Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
David and guests discuss Fassbinder's emotionally intense and visually compelling chamber piece, exquisitely crafted and impeccably performed, a superb artistic achievement for everyone involved.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 120 – Larry Hagman’s Beware! The Blob
David and guests discuss this mixed bag of schlock comedy, drippy sci-fi, goopy horror and vintage early 70s kitsch. Don't say we didn't warn you!
Criterion Reflections – Episode 119 – Gordon Parks’ Shaft’s Big Score!
David and guests talk about the second installment in the SHAFT franchise and also discuss TOP OF THE HEAP, both currently featured in the Criterion Channel's "Beyond Blaxploitation" bundle.
Criterion Now – Episode 144 – July 2022 Announcements, David Lynch, Truffaut
Jill and Aaron get into June announcements, a lot of David Lynch news, and speculate about François Truffaut.
Aaron West