The band will get back together as director Stephen Frears, writer Peter Prince and producer Jeremy Thomas look to remake their Criterion-approved gangster flick.
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Joshua Brunsting
Episode 109 – Eclipse Series Wrap-Up For 2011
In this episode, Ryan is joined by David Blakeslee to discuss the Eclipse Series, as well as the various individual releases from 2011. They also discuss the potential releases for 2012, and where they'd like to see the...
Ryan Gallagher
Iconic Producer Bert Schneider Dies At 78
Legendary producer Bert Schneider, the man behind films like 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Picture Show', has died at the age of 78.
Joshua Reviews The Warner Archive’s ‘What! No Beer?’ [DVD Review]
Joshua reviews the Buster Keaton talkie 'What! No Beer?' and it's DVD release via The Warner Archive
Jafar Panahi Was Slated To Helm An Adaptation Of ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ For Steve Zaillian And Sony
The jailed Iranian auteur was set to make his Hollywood debut with this adaptation of a novel from the author of 'The Kite Runner'.
Robert Nishimura’s Top Ten Criterion Collection Covers For 2011
Noted "Fake Criterion Cover" artist Robert Nishimura takes a look back at the covers of 2011, and picks his top 10.
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.
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...
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.