An Indonesian import, The Raid: Redemption has been billed as the best action film in years. And boy, does this sucker know how to live up to the hype.
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Joshua Brunsting
On The Hulu Channel: Two By Bergman
Scott takes a look at two Hulu-exclusive Ingmar Bergman films coming soon to DVD and Blu-ray.
Scott Nye
James Reviews Chad Schaffler’s Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin’ [DVD Review]
No babies will be thrown at you during this review. But even if you aren't into the world of professional wrestling, you will fall in love with the people that inhabit it.
James McCormick
Joshua Reviews Guy Maddin’s Keyhole [SXSW 2012 Review]
New film from Canadian auteur Guy Maddin is his take on the haunted house film.
The Newsstand – Episode 1
We discuss the latest Apple announcements, the June Criterion rumors and teases, as well as a handful of other news stories from this past week.
Ryan Gallagher
Joshua Reviews Scott Derrickson’s Sinister [SXSW 2012]
New film from 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' helmer Scott Derrickson.
Joshua Reviews Neil Berkeley’s Beauty Is Embarrassing [SXSW 2012 Review]
This new documentary takes a look at the life of one of the founding fathers of 'Pee-Wee's Playhouse.'
Joshua Reviews Carol Morley’s Dreams Of A Life [SXSW 2012 Review]
Film is one of many experimental documentaries hitting Austin this year.
Joshua Reviews A. Sabin And David Redmon’s Girl Model [SXSW 2012 Review]
Film looks into the rough world of modeling through the eyes of those smack dab in the middle of it.
Joshua Reviews Paco Plaza’s [Rec] 3: Genesis [SXSW 2012]
Film tries something new within the beloved horror film franchise.
Joshua Reviews Patrick Forbes’ Wikileaks: Secrets And Lies [SXSW 2012]
Film takes a look into the controversy surrounding Wikileaks.
Joshua Reviews Amir Bar-Lev’s Re:Generation [SXSW 2012]
Re:Generation is the new film from beloved documentarian Amir Bar-Lev.
On The Screen – Episode 1
We've rebooted our On The Screen segment as its own show, and this week we discuss all sorts of films and shows that we've been watching. From Breaking Bad to John Carter, we've had a lot of stuff on our screens.
James Reviews Jannicke Systad Jacobsen’s Turn Me On, Dammit! [PIFF 2012 Review]
James takes a look at this Norwegian coming of age tale of a 15 year old girl who is a bit obsessed with sex.
For Criterion Consideration: JÅ«zÅ Itami’s The Funeral
Robert makes the case for Izumi's 1984 directorial debut.
Robert Nishimura