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    The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 67 – Abbas Kiarostami: Early Shorts and Features [Part 4]

    David and Trevor wrap up their coverage with a conversation about six "school films" shot between 1975 and 1989.

    David Blakeslee
    February 7, 2026

    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.

    David Blakeslee
    January 28, 2026

    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.

    David Blakeslee
    January 24, 2026

    February 2026 Programming on the Criterion Channel Announced

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

    Ryan Gallagher
    January 20, 2026

    Criterion Announces April 2026 Lineup

    An incredible array of titles for April.

    Ryan Gallagher
    January 16, 2026

    Peter Hujar’s Day to Get Streaming Exclusive Premiere on the Criterion Channel on January 27th

    Ira Sach's latest will stream later this month.

    Ryan Gallagher
    January 15, 2026

    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.

    Ryan Gallagher
    January 15, 2026

    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!

    David Blakeslee
    December 31, 2025

    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.

    David Blakeslee
    December 15, 2025

    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...

    David Blakeslee
    November 25, 2025