Ryan and Brian catch up on the past two weeks of releases, as well as the news about the FilmStruck launch.
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Ryan Gallagher
Joshua Reviews David Schisgall’s Theo Who Lived [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary tells the story of a journalist kidnapped by a terrorist cell, and held under false pretenses.
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Alex Lehmann’s Blue Jay [Theatrical Review]
Led by two top tier performances, this debut drama from director Alex Lehmann is an assured, if quiet, relationship drama.
Joshua Reviews Kim A. Snyder’s Newtown [Theatrical Review]
Snyder's new documentary is a profoundly moving journey through the grieving process with a small community devastated by an unthinkable tragedy.
Joshua Reviews Andre Techine’s Being 17 [Theatrical Review]
Driven by two star making lead performances, Being 17 is a genuine surprise from two of French cinema's great artists.
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 51 – Mystery Train & Jim Jarmusch
Mark and Aaron are joined by Marcus Pinn to explore the filmography of Jim Jarmusch, beginning with Mystery Train (1989).
Aaron West
Turner Reveals Pricing Levels for FilmStruck and The Criterion Channel
You'll be able to stream all of the Criterion Collection for $10.99 per month, or $99 per year.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 47 – Kenji Mizoguchi’s Fallen Women [Part 1]
David and Scott talk about Osaka Elegy and Sisters of the Gion, two contemporary films from prewar Japan.
David Blakeslee
Joshua Reviews Remi Chaye’s Long Way North [Theatrical Review]
This debut animated feature is a gorgeous, picture book-like adventure film.
Off The Shelf – Episode 104 – New Blu-ray Releases for September 27th 2016
Ryan and Brian catch up on the week's new Blu-ray releases.
Joshua Reviews Elite Zexer’s Sand Storm [Theatrical Review]
Zexer's debut feature is one of the year's great looks at the power dynamics within families and generations in a traditional Israeli village.
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 50 – French 1930s 1: Silent to Sound, Jacques Feyder, Jean Vigo
Mark, Aaron and Scott Nye kick off the first of a seven episode series about French cinema i the 1930s.
Joshua Reviews Rosemary Myers’ Girl Asleep [Theatrical Review]
This new Aussie import is a delightful, if twee, coming of age comedy.
Joshua Reviews Robert Cannan And Ross Adam’s The Lovers And The Despot [Theatrical Review]
Can a too-nuts-to-be-true story elevate a straight forward, talking head documentary?
Off The Shelf – Episode 103 – New Blu-ray Releases for September 13th and 20th
Ryan and Brian catch up on a couple of weeks worth of releases and news.