A compilation of video and audio clips that David Blakeslee put together for his review, including a repurposed Criterion Reflections podcast episode from 2019 featuring Richard Doyle and Grant Bromley.
The film is now playing at The Metrograph, in a stunning new 2K restoration.
In this lengthy episode, David hosts four individual conversations about this emotionally searing and evocative TV miniseries of 1973 that was edited for theatrical release the following year.
David Blakeslee hosts director/screenwriter Matthew Gentile in a conversation about six films from Argentina's golden age of cinema, currently featured on the Criterion Channel.
David is joined by William Remmers to discuss an obscure Canadian documentary about 10 groovy teenagers who are granted 10 weeks of autonomy for the purpose of generating compelling cinematic moments, or at...
David is joined by Richard Doyle and David Seeley to provide intellectual gravitas as we contemplate the threat that atomic testing presents to the future of human civilization. Also: Jet Jaguar to the rescue!
David is joined by first-time guest Ethan Magnan to discuss Leigh's first made-for-TV film, and we also talk about Hard Truth's, his most recent release from 2024.
David shares a few short videos and an essay about this long-anticipated release of a highly acclaimed masterpiece from the late French nouvelle vague.
David is joined by Richard Doyle, Eric Grant, and Josh Wilson to talk about a recent release from the Criterion Collection. We had a fun conversation, that unresolved matter of $200 notwithstanding.
Our 15th annual survey of Criterion's new releases, featuring David Blakeslee, Josh Hornbeck, Brad McDermott, and Aaron West.
Angela Schanelec's latest film is one of her most personal, a touching and challenging rumination on grief that's maybe her greatest achievement yet.
The first feature to be shot at The Olympics, Olympic Dreams is a moving, tender take on the romantic comedy.
This year's series runs February 14-18 at Film At Lincoln Center.
David welcomes guests David Seeley and William Remmers in a conversation about this obscure but intriguing film that marked a transition point in the career of Sidney Poitier. Currently showing on the Criterion Channel.
Horace B. Jenkins' long-forgotten masterpiece returns to theaters in a glorious new new restoration from Oscilloscope.
Led by an incredible performance from Riley Keough, The Lodge is a gorgeous, if often frustrating, horror thriller.
Lewin's forgotten masterpiece is brought back to life thanks in no little part to a glorious new 4K restoration from Cohen Media.
This year's incredible Doc Fortnight runs February 5-19 at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Li Cheng's sophomore effort is an award-winning look into life as a young gay man in conservative Guatemala.
David is joined by Richard Doyle and David Seeley - listen in as the three comparitively clever sods discuss this influential British gangster classic, starring Michael Caine.
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