Criterion's long-awaited release of this Chinese epic is now available in a splendid uncut restoration.
Reviews
David Blakeslee
David Reviews Glauber Rocha’s Black God, White Devil [Criterion Blu-Ray Review]
A few thoughts and three video clips about the exciting new release of a landmark Brazilian film from 1964.
David Reviews Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes [Janus Contemporaries Blu-Ray Review]
David shares his thoughts on this 2022 documentary about two brothers carrying out their mission of rescuing injured birds in Delhi, India.
Top 10 Films Of DOC NYC 2023 [Part One]
With this year's DOC NYC coming to a close, we look at ten highlights from its impressive 2023 lineup.
Joshua Brunsting
David Reviews Bo Widerberg’s New Swedish Cinema [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray Review]
A collection of short video clips featuring a look at the packaging and brief reviews of four films from the 1960s.
David Reviews The Ranown Westerns: Five Films Directed by Budd Boetticher [Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Review]
Coverage of the new Criterion boxset in the form of short videos and a few added comments.
Prismatic Ground 2023 [Film Festival Preview]
This year's festival runs May 3-7, and here are a few highlights.
Joshua Reviews Laura Citarella’s Trenque Lauquen [Theatrical Review]
The new film from Laura Citarella stars a brilliant performance from Laura Paredes.
Joshua Reviews Daniel Goldhaber’s How To Blow Up A Pipeline [Theatrical Review]
This new heist thriller is a brilliant, incendiary new drama from Cam director Daniel Goldhaber.
Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema [Film Festival Preview]
This year's festival runs March 30-April 2 across theaters throughout New York including Metrograph, Roxy Cinema and DCTV's Firehouse Cinema.
First Look Festival 2023 [Film Festival Preview]
MoMI First Look returns to New York this week, and here are four highlight's from the ever-impressive lineup.
David Reviews John Woo’s Last Hurrah for Chivalry [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray Review]
This new release of an early film from the acclaimed director offers fascinating insights on the development of his signature themes of upholding honor and brotherhood in the midst of deadly serious action and danger.