CriterionCast

Episode 219: An Interview with Aaron West, Author of The A24 New Wave

Aaron West's upcoming book covers the rise of A24 from its first releases in 2012 up to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.

The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 66 – Abbas Kiarostami: Early Shorts and Features [Part 3]

David and Trevor discuss five films shot between 1978-1984 that offer Kiarostami's insight and indirect critique of Iranian politics and culture.

February 2026 Programming on the Criterion Channel Announced

For February, the Channel will feature films from Mervyn LeRoy, Héctor Babenco, John Woo, and more!

Criterion Announces April 2026 Lineup

An incredible array of titles for April.

Criterion to Release Joachim Trier’s SENTIMENTAL VALUE, Jafar Panahi’s IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, and Kleber Mendonça Filho’s THE SECRET AGENT

Fresh off their Golden Globe wins, Neon announces home video releases in partnership with the Criterion Collection.

Episode 218 – Criterion Collection Favorites of 2025

David Blakeslee, Aaron West, and Brad McDermott got together to keep our annual "favorites of the year" podcast tradition going for Year 16!

The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 65 – Abbas Kiarostami: Early Shorts and Features [Part 2]

David and Trevor continue their conversation, focusing on two medium-length narratives about adolescence and poverty: Experience and A Wedding Suit.

The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 64 – Abbas Kiarostami: Early Shorts and Features [Part 1]

The Eclipse Series is back! And so is our podcast dedicated to each of the excellent box sets released under this sideline of the Criterion Collection. Trevor and David begin a multi-part series that will...

Joshua Reviews Mamoru Oshii’s Angel’s Egg [Theatrical Review]

Oshii's 1985 classic returns in a gorgeous new 4k restoration.