Taking a look at Ugetsu Monogatari, Uwasa no Onna, Chikamatsu Monogatari, and Oyu-sama.
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Scott Nye
U.S. Release Date for Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac Announced
Four whole hours, two separate films, one nymphomaniac.
Sean Hutchinson
Martin Scorsese-Curated Series of Polish Films to Screen at Film Society
Andrzej Wajda, Krzysztof Kieslowski, and more.
Joshua Reviews Joe Swanberg’s All The Light In The Sky [Theatrical Review]
The ever-prolific indie auteur is back with what may be his best film to date.
Joshua Brunsting
Armchair Vacation: Five Films To Watch At Home This Weekend [December 6-8]
Here are five intriguing choices for what to watch this weekend.
A Brief Defense Of WWE Monday Night Raw As A Definitive Part Of Television Canon
Or How I Stopped Worrying And Learned To Love Pro-Wrestling.
Joshua Reviews Elio Petri’s Investigation Of A Citizen Above Suspicion [Blu-ray Review]
Criterion's saving the best for last, as this is one of their best releases of the year.
Joshua Reviews Roberto Rossellini’s General Della Rovere [Blu-ray Review]
One of Rossellini's most profitable films finally arrives on Blu-ray.
Disc Deals For The Week Of Cyber Monday 2013
Collecting the best DVD and Blu-ray deals on the web for the week of Cyber Monday.
Ryan Gallagher
Joshua Reviews Sini Anderson’s The Punk Singer [Theatrical Review]
New documentary looks at the life of Kathleen Hanna, legendary punk icon and Riot Grrrl movement leader.
Joshua Reviews Abdellatif Kechiche’s Blue Is The Warmest Color [Theatrical Review]
This film is so much more than just a controversy starter. It may be the year's best drama.
Scott Reviews Maurice Pialat’s Van Gogh [Blu-ray Review]
The 1991 film uses a slice of the painter's life to represent his life's journey.
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.
David Blakeslee
For Criterion Consideration: Robert Drew’s Primary
The iconic cinema verite masterpiece is even more unforgettable now 50 years after the death of John F. Kennedy.
David Reviews Yasujiro Ozu’s Tokyo Story [Blu-ray Review]
The long-awaited upgrade is a feast for which Ozu devotees and novices alike should give bountiful thanks.