David is joined by Richard Doyle to discuss this timely tale of radical resistance and romantic folly in fascist Italy of the 1930s.
David Blakeslee
Joshua Brunsting
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 55: The Films of Carlos Saura – Part 1
Friend-of-the-show Michael Hutchins returns for a deep dive into the Criterion Channel’s permanent, streaming-only library, and a conversation about three films from Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura.
Josh Hornbeck
Criterion Reflections – Episode 132 – Éric Rohmer’s Love in the Afternoon
David is joined by Matthew Gasteier to talk about the final installment of Rohmer's film series Six Moral Tales.
Doc Fortnight 2023 [Film Festival Preview]
Doc Fortnight 2023 runs February 22-March 6 at the Museum of Modern Art
A Conversation with Cyberexboyfriend
David Blakeslee interviews internet creator Cyberexboyfriend to talk about the Criterion Collection and its influence on the culture and canon of cinema.
Joshua Reviews Albert Serra’s Pacifiction [Theatrical Review]
The cult filmmaker returns with one of his most ambitious works to date, and also one of his very best.
Joshua Reviews Christopher Smith’s Consecration [Theatrical Review]
Director Christopher Smith returns with a brooding, if disappointing, horror/mystery film.
Criterion Now – Episode 148 – Criterion 2022 Top 3, Sight & Sound, February and March 2023 Announcements
We are pleased to have Dave Eves back on the show. We talk best of 2022, February and March announcements, and the Sight & Sound list.
Aaron West
Sundance 2023 Dispatch Three: Cassandro, Magazine Dreams, More
In this third dispatch, we look at films from Deborah Stratman, a new drama about modern relationships and two top tier character studies with great lead performances.
February 2023 Programming on the Criterion Channel Announced
For December, the Channel will feature films from Douglas Sirk, Derek Jarman, Robert Siodmak, and more!
Ryan Gallagher