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Joshua Brunsting
The Newsstand – Episode 57 – The July 2016 Criterion and Cannes Classics Line-ups
Ryan is joined by Arik and Scott to discuss the July titles from Criterion.
Ryan Gallagher
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 17 – Wild Strawberries
My guest for this month is Patrick Gibson, and he’s joined me to discuss the film I chose for him, the 1957 drama film Wild Strawberries..
Arik Devens
Joshua Reviews Nicolas Steiner’s Above And Below [Theatrical Review]
In a new age of alt-documentaries, this stands above many as one of the very best in recent memory.
Joshua Reviews Stephane Brize’s The Measure Of A Man [Theatrical Review]
Stephane Brize returns with not only one of her best films to date, but also a towering performance from Vincent Lindon.
Joshua Reviews German Kral’s Our Last Tango [Theatrical Review]
While the story of two tango dancers may not seem like the grounds for a profound and emotional documentary, German Kral proves it's ground for one of the year's very best non-fiction features.
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 35 – Lady Snowblood, Don Hertzfeld, 4K TVs
Mark and Aaron change things up by talking about a variety of topics, such as Don Hertzfeld, Lady Snowblood, recent purchases, and 4K TVs.
Aaron West
Off The Shelf – Episode 86 – New Blu-ray & DVD Releases for Tuesday, April 12th 2016
Ryan and Brian chat about the week's news and new releases.
Criterion Reflections – Three Resurrected Drunkards (1968) – ES 21
David revisits - yet again! - this odd little throwaway political satire whipped out by Nagisa Oshima in the spring of 1968.
David Blakeslee
CriterionCast Chronicles – Episode 2 – March 2016 Criterion Collection Line-up
The team is back to discuss the March 2016 Criterion Collection releases.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 41 – Carlos Saura’s Flamenco Trilogy
David and Trevor discuss three films focused on the Spanish fusion of dance, music and passionate, disciplined melodrama.
Criterion Reflections – The Producers (1968) – LD #35
David reviews the directorial debut of Mel Brooks, released on Criterion Laserdisc back in 1988.
Joshua Reviews Joachim Trier’s Louder Than Bombs [Theatrical Review]
Joachim Trier makes his English-language debut with one of his best efforts yet.
Joshua Reviews Gabriel Mascaro’s Neon Bull [Theatrical Review]
One of the year's best films comes from one of world cinema's most interesting young voices.
Joshua Reviews Ada Ushpiz’s Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary looks at the life and work of one of the great 20th Century thinkers, whose work is still relevant to this day.