Criterion Close-Up – Episode 35 – Lady Snowblood, Don Hertzfeld, 4K TVs

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Mark and Aaron change things up by talking about a variety of topics. We delve into Don Hertzfeldt, Lady Snowblood, our recent purchases, films we’ve seen lately, Criterion news, and a strange story about a trolling incident.

Episode Links & Notes

0:00 – Intro & Show Preview

2:15 – Show Format Changes

5:55 – The “Troll” Incident

14:00 – Don Hertzfeld

19:25 – Recent Purchases

31:05 – Lady Snowblood

38:35 – A Little Bit of Criterion News

51:15 – 4K TV Discussion

57:00 – Short Takes (A Poem is a Naked Person, The Miracle Worker, The Swimmer, Embrace of the Serpent, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Crimson Peak)

• Wrong Reel: Episode 119
• Don Hertzfeldt Kickstarter
• CCU 23.5 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
• Clouds of Sils Maria
• Movie Mezzanine. No Home Video: On Women-Directed Films.
• Criterion Response to Movie Mezzanine
• Criterion Forum Women Filmmakers Thread

Episode Credits

• Mark Hurne: Twitter | Letterboxd
• Aaron West: Twitter | Blog | Letterboxd
• Criterion Close-Up: Facebook | Twitter | Email

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