Here we take deep dive into the lineup for PIFF 2021.
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Joshua Brunsting
Criterion Reflections – Episode 93 – William Greaves’s Nationtime
David is joined by Jim Tudor from Zekefilm.org to discuss this recently restored document of the National Black Political Convention of 1972, now showing on the Criterion Channel.
David Blakeslee
Criterion Now – Episode 118 – May 2021 Announcements, Eric Rohmer, Satyajit Ray
Josh Wilson joins the podcast for the first time and we talk May 2021 Announcements, Eric Rohmer's Four Seasons, and more.
Aaron West
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 39: February 2021 New and Expiring Titles
Josh is joined by Becky D’Anna, frequent guest of Criterion Now, Film Baby Film, Flixwise, and Wrong Reel, to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of February. Plus, Michael Hutchins...
Josh Hornbeck
Inside the Box – Episode 5 – The Koker Trilogy
In this episode of Inside the Box, Trevor and David look into The Koker Trilogy, featuring Where Is the Friend's House, And Life Goes On, and Through the Olive Trees.
Trevor Berrett
Joshua Reviews Tali Yankelevich’s My Darling Supermarket [Theatrical Review]
Yankelevich's debut documentary is a fascinating, deeply felt portrait of life within the walls of a Brazilian supermarket.
March 2021 Programming on the Criterion Channel Announced
For March, the Channel will feature films from Federico Fellini, Charlie Chaplin, Elaine May, and more!
Ryan Gallagher
Criterion Now – Episode 117 – COVID-19, Movie Theaters
Aaron's father, Gary West, joins to discuss the pandemic. Gary is a public health expert that is currently teaching a class on COVID-19.
Joshua Reviews Shatara M. Ford’s Test Pattern [Theatrical Review]
Ford's debut feature is a taut, powerful rumination on sex, power and prejudice in the healthcare system.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 92 – Francesco Rosi’s The Mattei Affair and Lina Wertmüllers The Seduction of Mimi
David is joined by Jason Beamish to discuss two Italian films of 1972 with a decidedly leftist political tilt.
Joshua Reviews Mona Fastvold’s The World To Come [Theatrical Review]
Mona Fastvold's latest is one of 2021's first truly essential viewing experiences.
Joshua Reviews Madeline Sims-Fewer And Dusty Manicelli’s Violation [Sundance 2021]
This haunting revenge thriller, driven by a phenomenal lead performance, is one of Sundance 2021’s best films.
Joshua Reviews Rodney Ascher’s A Glitch In The Matrix [Theatrical Review]
Room 237 director Rodney Ascher returns with this often haunting, occasionally humorous, rumination on one of the internet's most bizarre conspiracy theories.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 38: The Masters on Other Streaming Services
Josh is joined once again by critic Britt Coundiff to finish their conversation on “The Masters” – this time focusing on films from some of the greatest filmmakers in cinema that are available on other streaming...
Joshua Reviews Theo Anthony’s All Light, Everywhere [Sundance 2021]
Theo Anthony returns with his much-anticipated follow-up to Rat Film, this time taking on the very idea of sight and how the building of perception can become a weapon for those in power.