The film that first served to introduce Oshima to Western viewers in the late 1960s finally gets a solid Blu-ray release in 2016.
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David Blakeslee
Joshua Reviews Alexander Sokurov’s Francofonia [PIFF 2016]
Sokurov's latest is both a perfect example of his experimental style and yet arguably his most accessible work to date.
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Alex van Warmerdam’s Schneider Vs. Bax [PIFF 2016]
With this new film, Alex van Warmerdam proves once again he's one of world cinema's most interesting voices.
Scott Reviews Chantal Akerman’s No Home Movie [PIFF 2016]
The value of their conversations, typically involving old stories and new mundanities, is only truly understood in retrospect, enlivened by the wit of both women and how keenly many in the audience feel their own...
Scott Nye
Matthias Reviews Pablo Larraín’s The Club [PIFF 2016]
Pablo Larraín’s latest once again brings a deeply political lens to his native Chile.
Matthias Ellis
Aaron Reviews Christian Desmares and Franck Ekinci’s April and the Extraordinary World [PIFF 2016]
A uniquely French animated tale, with elements of steampunk and Jules Verne.
Aaron West
Joshua Reviews Jia Zhang-ke’s Mountains May Depart [Theatrical Review]
The latest film from director Jia Zhang-ke may be both his most accessible and uneven.
PIFF 39: Five Films Criterion Collection Fans Should See at the Portland International Film Festival
The 39th Portland International Film Festival kicks off today, and here are five films that all Criterion geeks should seek out.
Ryan Gallagher
Joshua Reviews Tobias Lindholm’s A War [Theatrical Review]
This Oscar-nominated war drama is one of the best looks at the real morality of modern war to date.
Off The Shelf – Episode 77 – New DVD & Blu-ray Releases for Tuesday, February 10th 2016
Ryan and Brian chat about a few news items, and the new releases for the week.
Scott Reviews Michal Marczak’s All These Sleepless Nights [Sundance 2016]
The party scene documentary plays like a narrative without a plot.
Episode 170 – The Flowers of St. Francis
Scott and David discuss faith, simplicity, nature, joy, and realism in Rossellini's don't-call-it-a-biopic.
Scott Reviews Ira Sachs’ Little Men [Sundance 2016]
A tale of gentrification takes a remarkably generous, human viewpoint.
Criterion Close-Up 27 – Canadian Close-Up
We head north to explore Canadian media, culture, and a couple of Criterions.
Scott Reviews Joshua Marston’s Complete Unknown [Sundance 2016]
If only they'd left their story more unknown.