The second outing from this directing duo is a wonderfully esoteric take on class dynamics through the lens of a modern-day fable, and it's an absolute winner.
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Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Akiyuki Shinbo And Nobuyuki Takeuchi’s Fireworks [Fantasia 2018]
Fireworks is an animated film that is as gorgeously made as it is upsettingly plotted.
Criterion Channel on FilmStruck Calendar: August 2018
This August the Criterion Channel on FilmStruck will feature films from John Waters, Hal Ashby, Stanley Kubrick, and more!
Ryan Gallagher
Joshua Reviews Joseph Kahn’s Bodied [Fantasia 2018]
Joseph Kahn returns with one of the year's most controversial, and brazenly hilarious, films.
Criterion Now – Episode 61 – Bergman Box, October 2018 Announcements, The Confession
Doug and Josh join to discuss the big news about the Bergman box set, October 2018 announcements and one of the biggest news weeks in a long time.
Aaron West
Batman: The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition Details Released
The box set will be available on October 16th.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 25 – Věra Chytilová’s Fruit of Paradise
David and Jordan discuss the Czech director's follow-up to Daisies.
David Blakeslee
Joshua Reviews Lisa Bruhlmann’s Blue My Mind [Fantasia 2018]
A coming of age film unlike any before, Blue My Mind is a thrilling and beautiful look at the experience of one coming into their own adulthood and all the horrors that go with it.
A Home Video Geek’s Guide To San Diego Comic Con 2018
From panels to pre-orders to exclusives, there is a lot to find at Comic Con 2018 if you're into collecting physical media for your shelves.
Comic Con 2018 Preview Podcast
Ryan is joined by Matt Patterson to preview the Comic Con 2018 panels and events that they're looking forward to.
Joshua Reviews Joel Potrykus’ Relaxer [Fantasia 2018]
Polarizing indie wunderkind Joel Potrykus returns with a look at an existential crisis in the face of the end of the world.
Joshua Reviews Xavier Gens’ Cold Skin [Fantasia 2018]
The Hitman director returns with arguably his best film to date.
Trevor Reviews Ingmar Bergman’s The Virgin Spring [Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review]
The Criterion Collection's new Blu-ray of Ingmar Bergman's The Virgin Spring is a shimmering presentation that makes the film -- a dark exploration of faith, murder, and revenge -- new again.
Trevor Berrett
Trevor Reviews John Schlesinger’s Midnight Cowboy [Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review]
John Schlesinger's Midnight Cowboy is always going to be remembered as the first and only X-rated film to win the Best Picture Academy Award. But beyond this bit of trivia, and despite some of its flaws, Midnight Cowboy...
Joshua Reviews Nobuhiko Obayashi’s Hanagatami [Fantasia 2018]
Legendary Japanese auteur Nobuhiko Obayashi returns with a passion project par excellence.