David and Trevor discuss LOVE LETTER and THE MOON HAS RISEN, the first of three episodes reviewing KINUYO TANAKA DIRECTS, new from the Eclipse Series from the Criterion Collection.
An in-depth conversation about director John Singleton, the subject of Criterion's new Hood Trilogy box set.
David, Trevor and guest William Remmers wrap up their coverage of the set to talk about THE SMILING LIEUTENANT and ONE HOUR WITH YOU.
David and Trevor are joined by William Remmers to discuss THE LOVE PARADE and MONTE CARLO, the first two films in this reissued set of classic Pre-Code musical comedies.
David and Trevor wrap up their coverage with a conversation about six "school films" shot between 1975 and 1989.
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 and Trevor discuss five films shot between 1978-1984 that offer Kiarostami's insight and indirect critique of Iranian politics and culture.
For February, the Channel will feature films from Mervyn LeRoy, Héctor Babenco, John Woo, and more!
Ira Sach's latest will stream later this month.
A handful of links that I found interesting today.
This silent film from 1933 firmly established Naruse in his genre, and delivers a potent Mothers Day message for past and present "wayward sons."
Malick's new film not only gets titled, but even gets a rating as it screens for domestic buyers.
This week on Off The Shelf, Ryan and James are joined by Justin Vactor and Rufus de Rham to take a look at the new DVD and Blu-ray releases for the week of May 15th.
New film gives a surreal spin on the Marilyn Monroe story.
If you care about cinema, about the right we have to tell stories and why we tell them, and about human rights, you must seek out This Is Not a Film.
This time around, Ryan and James are joined by Justin Vactor to discuss Joss Whedon's The Avengers.
Robert advocates for Murnau's 1926 film, Faust, and why it should join the Criterion Collection.
David Blakeslee
Ryan Gallagher
Joshua Brunsting
Catherine Stebbins
Scott Nye
Robert Nishimura