These are just a handful of gems from what is another banner year for New Directors/New Films.
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Joshua Brunsting
Arik Reviews Felipe Cazals’ Canoa: A Shameful Memory [Criterion Collection Blu-ray review]
A phenomenally well-made film that creates an interesting, and potent, mix of different styles. It was a revelation for me.
Arik Devens
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 53 – Nikkatsu Noir [Part 2]
David, Trevor and Pablo are back, taking aim at a pair of shoot 'em ups starring Joe Shishido.
David Blakeslee
Joshua Reviews Bill And Turner Ross’ Contemporary Color [Theatrical Review]
Contemporary Color thrusts its viewer headlong into the world of color guard in one of 2017's most beautiful, if slight, documentaries.
Joshua Reviews Evgeny Afineevsky’s Cries From Syria [Theatrical Review]
Urgent and visceral, Cries from Syria is one of the year's toughest and most important documentaries.
Criterion Now – Episode 7 – Before Sunrise, The Oscars, Kevin MacDonald
Aaron is joined by Martin Kessler and Andrea West (Aaron's wife!), and we talk about the latest going on in the Criterion universe.
Aaron West
David Reviews Andrew Haigh’s 45 Years [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray Review]
Andrew Haigh's self-proclaimed sequel to Weekend is a remarkably self-assured conversation starter for couples from all walks of life.
Criterion Reflections – Mr. Freedom – ES 9
David takes his third critical swing at William Klein's heavy-handed comic satire, sadly as relevant as ever in the Age of Trump.
Rendez-Vous With French Cinema Runs March 1-12, includes Films By Ozon, Bonello and Dumont
Highlights include a new film by Sebastien Betbeder and an auspicious debut from Julia Ducournau.
Criterion Now – Episode 6 – Ugetsu, Lone Wolf & Cub, Seijun Suzuki
Aaron is joined by Matt Gasteier, who participates in our first game show and shares his insights on the latest from Criterion.
Scott Reviews Robert Altman’s That Cold Day in the Park [Masters of Cinema Blu-ray Review]
Altman's slow-boil thriller looks tremendous on Blu-ray.
Scott Nye
Episode 181 – Peter Weir’s Picnic at Hanging Rock
In this episode, Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee discuss Peter Weir's 1975 film Picnic at Hanging Rock.
Trevor Berrett
Criterion Reflections – Short Films of 1968
David concludes his blogging coverage of 1968 with several short reviews of short movies.
Masters of Cinema Cast – Episode 55 – Vampyr
Joakim is joined by Adam Gonet from The Art Shelf to discuss this spooky classic. Enjoy.
Tom Jennings
Criterion Now – Episode 5 – May 2017 Announcements, Flash Sales, Wooden Clogs
Aaron is joined by David Blakeslee and Robert Taylor to talk about that massive May haul that Criterion announced and plenty more.