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.
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David Blakeslee
Episode 220 – An Interview with Thomas Golianopoulos, Author of The Life of Singleton: From Boyz n the Hood to Snowfall
An in-depth conversation about director John Singleton, the subject of Criterion's new Hood Trilogy box set.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 69 – Lubitsch Musicals [Part 2]
David, Trevor and guest William Remmers wrap up their coverage of the set to talk about THE SMILING LIEUTENANT and ONE HOUR WITH YOU.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 68 – Lubitsch Musicals [Part 1]
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.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 67 – Abbas Kiarostami: Early Shorts and Features [Part 4]
David and Trevor wrap up their coverage with a conversation about six "school films" shot between 1975 and 1989.
Episode 219: An Interview with Aaron West, Author of The A24 New Wave
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.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 66 – Abbas Kiarostami: Early Shorts and Features [Part 3]
David and Trevor discuss five films shot between 1978-1984 that offer Kiarostami's insight and indirect critique of Iranian politics and culture.
February 2026 Programming on the Criterion Channel Announced!
For February, the Channel will feature films from Mervyn LeRoy, Héctor Babenco, John Woo, and more!
Ryan Gallagher
Peter Hujar’s Day to Get Streaming Exclusive Premiere on the Criterion Channel on January 27th
Ira Sach's latest will stream later this month.
Criterion to Release Joachim Trier’s SENTIMENTAL VALUE, Jafar Panahi’s IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, and Kleber Mendonça Filho’s THE SECRET AGENT
Fresh off their Golden Globe wins, Neon announces home video releases in partnership with the Criterion Collection.
Episode 218 – Criterion Collection Favorites of 2025
David Blakeslee, Aaron West, and Brad McDermott got together to keep our annual "favorites of the year" podcast tradition going for Year 16!
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 65 – Abbas Kiarostami: Early Shorts and Features [Part 2]
David and Trevor continue their conversation, focusing on two medium-length narratives about adolescence and poverty: Experience and A Wedding Suit.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 64 – Abbas Kiarostami: Early Shorts and Features [Part 1]
The Eclipse Series is back! And so is our podcast dedicated to each of the excellent box sets released under this sideline of the Criterion Collection. Trevor and David begin a multi-part series that will cover all 17...
Joshua Reviews Mamoru Oshii’s Angel’s Egg [Theatrical Review]
Oshii's 1985 classic returns in a gorgeous new 4k restoration.
Joshua Brunsting