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.
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Criterion Reflections – Episode 152 – Peter Bogdanovich’s Paper Moon
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.
Episode 216 – Criterion Collection Favorites of 2024
Our 15th annual survey of Criterion's new releases, featuring David Blakeslee, Josh Hornbeck, Brad McDermott, and Aaron West.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 151 – Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye
David is joined by Richard Doyle and Robert Taylor to discuss this skewed reworking that situates Raymond Chandler's 50s noir classic in early 70s L.A.
David Reviews Peter Bogdanovich’s Paper Moon [Criterion 4K/Blu-ray Review]
A brief essay and short video look at the packaging of this beloved tale about road-tripping con artists in Depression-era Kansas.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 150 – Lina Wertmüller’s Love and Anarchy
David is joined by Richard Doyle to discuss this timely tale of radical resistance and romantic folly in fascist Italy of the 1930s.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 149 – Roger Vadim’s Don Juan (or if Don Juan Were a Woman)
The podcast returns after a long break featuring David in a solo episode talking about Brigitte Bardot's acting career with a focus on this, her final feature performance.
Joshua Reviews Lucy Kerr’s Family Portrait [Theatrical Review]
Kerr makes her directorial debut with this quietly unsettling family drama led by another astounding performance from Deragh Campbell.
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David Reviews Chen Kaige’s Farewell My Concubine [Criterion 4K/Blu-Ray Review]
Criterion's long-awaited release of this Chinese epic is now available in a splendid uncut restoration.
David Reviews Glauber Rocha’s Black God, White Devil [Criterion Blu-Ray Review]
A few thoughts and three video clips about the exciting new release of a landmark Brazilian film from 1964.
David Reviews Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes [Janus Contemporaries Blu-Ray Review]
David shares his thoughts on this 2022 documentary about two brothers carrying out their mission of rescuing injured birds in Delhi, India.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 148 – The Game of Clones
David talks with Michael Worth about the excellent new Bruceploitation box set from Severin Films.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 147 – Charles Nichols’ and Iwao Takamoto’s Charlotte’s Web
David is joined by musical theater enthusiast Robert Cioffi to discuss this Hanna-Barbera animated adaptation of E.B. White's all-time best-selling youth fiction novel.