Noted "Fake Criterion Cover" artist Robert Nishimura takes a look back at the covers of 2011, and picks his top 10.
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Robert Nishimura
Joshua Reviews D. W. Griffith’s ‘The Birth Of A Nation’ [Blu-ray Review]
Joshua reviews the new Blu-ray of D. W. Griffith's controversial masterwork, 'The Birth Of A Nation,' hitting shelves thanks to Kino.
Joshua Brunsting
Trailer For Lena Dunham’s HBO Series ‘Girls’ Debuts
Trailer for the 'Tiny Furniture' director's new TV series debuts.
Charlotte Gainsbourg Joining Lars Von Trier’s ‘Nymphomaniac’
The 'Antichrist' duo are set to re-team for this controversial flick.
Kubrick’s ‘Fear And Desire’ Debuting On TCM On Wednesday
Stanley Kubrick's 'Fear And Desire' makes its TV debut on Wednesday.
Joshua Reviews The Warner Archive’s ‘Sidewalks Of New York’ [DVD Review]
Joshua reviews an early talkie from Buster Keaton, 'Sidewalks Of New York', and its home video release thanks to The Warner Archive. Spoiler: it's a winner.
A Journey Through the Eclipse Series: Robert Flaherty & Zoltan Korda’s Elephant Boy
Criterion fans know Sabu's feisty charisma from The Thief of Bagdad and Black Narcissus. His screen debut in Elephant Boy shows that his transition from orphaned servant to international movie star was instinctive...
David Blakeslee
On Our New Layout
When I learned that I was going to have to switch audio hosts for the podcast, I thought it would be a nice opportunity to change things up on the site. We've used the same Wordpress theme and layout for the past two...
Ryan Gallagher
Catherine Reviews Michelangelo Frammartino’s Le Quattro Volte [Blu-Ray Review]
Part minimalist observations, part docudrama; it is a trancelike rumination that shows everything and tells nothing, allowing us to drift in and out of our own ponderous observations. Kino Lorber’s Blu-Ray release amply...
Catherine Stebbins
Episode 108 – Our Favorite Criterion Collection Releases Of 2011
In Episode 108, the crew discusses their favorite 3 Criterion Collection releases of 2011. We are joined by David Blakeslee, David Ehrlich, and Josh Brunsting.
Spike Lee’s ‘Red Hook Summer’ Heading To Sundance, More Premieres Announced
With the festival set to jumpstart in just a matter of weeks, Sundance has released their slate of films, now with the premieres portion of things, including films from Spike Lee and Stephen Frears.
Andrea Arnold’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Heading To Sundance
The festival has announced some of their lineup, and the most interesting addition is easily Andrea Arnold’s ”˜Fish Tank’ follow-up, ”˜Wuthering Heights.’ The film has found a bunch of great buzz after its premiere at...
National Board Of Review Gives ‘Hugo’ The Top Prize, Swinton Gets Love For Ramsay’s ‘We Need To Talk About Kevin’
Just a pair of days following the announcement of the New York Film Critics Circle’s choice for the best films and performances of the year, it’s the National Board Of Review’s turn, and they are going a much different...
Episode 107 – Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
This week on the podcast the crew is joined by Colin Marshall from The Marketplace Of Ideas to discuss Chantal Akerman's Jeanne Dielman. They also discuss the week's new releases, and some news stories.
NYFCC Announces Their Winners, The Artist Takes Top Prize And Cave Of Forgotten Dreams Finally Gets Some Love
Well, well, well. It’s about that time of the year now, no matter how uninterested one may or may not be in it. It’s awards season people, and this year it’s the New York Film Critics Circle’s turn to kick start the...