Ryan is joined by Keith and Aaron once again to chat about some Criterion Collection news.
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Ryan Gallagher
The Criterion Completion Hour 4
Join Keith for a bit more insight into his completionist history and a fine conversation with Adam Glass and Pat Dorgan of Lost in Criterion.
Keith Enright
CriterionCast Chronicles – Episode 7 – August 2016 Criterion Collection Line-up
Ryan is joined by David and Scott to chat about the five releases from the Criterion Collection in August.
Rialto Unveils New Poster and Trailer for the 4K Restoration and Theatrical Tour of Gillo Pontecorvo’s The Battle of Algiers
Gillo Pontecorvo's film is celebrating its 50th anniversary this fall with a theatrical tour from Rialto and Janus Films.
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 49 – Twilight Time Appreciation Show
We change things up by focusing on a boutique label, Twilight Time, that has found success through a unique business model.
Aaron West
Criterion Reflections – Beyond the Law (1968) – ES 35
David endures a dutiful rewatch of Norman Mailer's turgid cop drama, so that you don't have to.
David Blakeslee
Joshua Reviews Steve Mims’ Starving The Beast [Theatrical Review]
What this new documentary lacks in style it makes up for in insight into one of the major issue plaguing modern education.
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Marcin Wrona’s Demon [Theatrical Review]
Marcin Wrona's final film is a haunting possession thriller that's heavy on mood and atmosphere.
Joshua Reviews Kirsten Johnson’s Cameraperson [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary is not only a groundbreaking achievement in non-fiction filmmaking, but it has a date with The Criterion Collection very soon.
Scott Reviews Arrow Video’s Nikkatsu Diamond Guys: Vol. 2 [Blu-ray Review]
The studio gets a little silly. We all go a little silly sometimes.
Scott Nye
Off The Shelf – Episode 102 – New Blu-ray Releases for the Week of September 6th, 2016
Ryan and Brian catch up on the week's new releases.
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 48 – Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Mark and Aaron are joined by Dave Eves to evaluate the massive Zatoichi serial starring Shintaro Katsu.
Criterion Reflections – L’enfance nue (1968) – #534
This unvarnished meditation on the life of a foster child in France was Maurice Pialat's first feature film.
Criterion Reflections – The Immortal Story (1968) – #831
Orson Welles' late career anomaly lands somewhere between an rumbling earthquake and a chorus of chirping crickets. David faithfully follows to see where that noise came from.
Joshua Reviews Fritz Lang’s Destiny [Blu-ray Review]
One of the earliest films from director Fritz Lang, this 1921 epic is the director's first masterpiece and a touchstone in silent film craft.