Joshua Reviews Nicolas Pesce’s Piercing [Theatrical Review] Led by three ace performances, Pesce's sophomore effort is a gorgeous, if thin, giallo-influenced thriller. Joshua BrunstingFebruary 1, 2019
Home Video Releases for the Week of January 29th, 2019 Collecting the best Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week. Ryan GallagherJanuary 29, 2019
Criterion Reflections – Episode 43 – Season 3: 1971 Preview David provides a brief look ahead at the films he plans to talk about in the upcoming season of his podcast. David BlakesleeJanuary 28, 2019
Criterion Now – Episode 78 – April 2019 Announcements, New Year’s Drawing, Wong Kar Wai, Orson Welles Here to celebrate the first episode of the year and this new network are partner Cole Roulain and creative consultant, Matt Gasteier. Aaron WestJanuary 27, 2019
Watch the Trailer for Il Cinema Ritrovato’s Restoration of Vittorio De Sica’s Bicycle Thieves The trailer features a new restoration of the 1948 film. Ryan GallagherJanuary 25, 2019
Joshua Reviews Jean-Luc Godard’s The Image Book [Theatrical Review] The latest from iconic director Jean-Luc Godard sees the legendary filmmaker taking on revolutionary ideas through revolutionary means. Joshua BrunstingJanuary 25, 2019
First Wave of Films Announced for the 42nd Annual Portland International Film Festival The 42nd annual Portland International Film Festival kicks off on March 7th. Ryan GallagherJanuary 24, 2019
Scott Reviews Cristian Mungiu’s 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days [Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review] This is not just one of the great modern films, but one of the great films, period. I’m thrilled it finally made its way to the collection. Scott NyeJanuary 22, 2019
Scott Reviews Luciano Ercoli’s The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion [Arrow Blu-ray Review] Arrow assembles a characteristically stellar package for an early giallo that is a bit of a mixed bag. Scott NyeJanuary 22, 2019
David Reviews Elaine May’s Mikey and Nicky [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray Review] Dynamic performances by Peter Falk and John Cassavetes ignite Elaine May's long-awaited entry into the Criterion Collection. David BlakesleeJanuary 22, 2019
Home Video Releases for the Week of January 22nd, 2019 Collecting the best Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week. Ryan GallagherJanuary 22, 2019
Joshua Reviews Marcelo Martinessi’s The Heiresses [Theatrical Review] Marcelo Martinessi's debut film is a quiet, human portrait of connection in the face of a grand existential crisis in modern-day Paraguay. Joshua BrunstingJanuary 18, 2019
Joshua Reviews Franz Osten’s Shiraz: A Romance Of India This legendary 1928 Indian silent epic is hitting theaters in a gorgeous new restoration thanks to upstart distribution company Juno Films. Joshua BrunstingJanuary 18, 2019
Joshua Reviews Astra Taylor’s What Is Democracy [Theatrical Review] Taylor returns with this deeply compelling essay film about the roots and current state of democratic politics. Joshua BrunstingJanuary 18, 2019
The April 2019 Criterion Collection Line-up The Criterion Collection has announced their March 2019 line-up, featuring titles teased at in past email newsletter drawings and the New Year's drawing, and one long-rumored title. Ryan GallagherJanuary 15, 2019