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.
Tired of reading about the Oscar nominations? Here are about 40 links that will take you on a tour of today's indie and arthouse film stories.
Joshua reviews the Blu-rays of five classic thrillers from director Jean Rollin.
'Tree Of Life' and 'Pina' among the list of nominees this year.
Start off your week with about 40 links to Criterion related stories from around the internet. And quasi-Criterion-related links too!
In this 1967 film, Japanese tough guy Joe Shishido warmed up for his role in Branded To Kill as a steely-nerved hitman running for his life from the gang that betrayed him.
A collection of links from around the web that I think will make for some interesting reading on your ride to work on Monday morning. Enjoy!
On this short Disc 2 following the recording of the River episode, Ryan and James discuss the new releases for the 17th, as well as what they've been watching.
And spoiler: it's a kick-ass piece of work from the director of 'Schizopolis' and 'Traffic.'
I found a lot of links for your reading enjoyment today.
This week on the podcast, Ryan and James continue their month-long arc of Technicolor films by discussing Jean Renoir's 1951 film, The River.
David Blakeslee
Ryan Gallagher
Joshua Brunsting