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Keith Enright
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 43 – The Player
Mark and Aaron welcome old friend, Doug McCambridge to talk about Robert Altman's "Don't call it a" comeback film.
Aaron West
Joshua Reviews Heidi Ewing And Rachel Grady’s Norman Lear: Just Another Version Of You [Theatrical Review]
This new film looks at the life and work of one of TV's most influential voices.
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Anne Fontaine’s The Innocents [Theatrical Review]
This new drama stars one of cinema's great young stars and is a contender for 2016's biggest surprise.
The Newsstand – Episode 61 – Pan’s Labyrinth, His Girl Friday and More!
Ryan and Scott chat about the passing of two filmmakers, Criterion's tease of a Howard Hawks release, and more!
Ryan Gallagher
The July 2016 Barnes & Noble 50% Off Criterion Collection Sale Has Begun!
The bi-annual sale has begun!
Criterion Reflections – Profound Desires of the Gods (1968) – Hulu
David sneaks away from the pit he's been digging to scratch out a few thoughts on Shohei Imamura's sadly neglected masterpiece.
David Blakeslee
Joshua Reviews Leslie Stevens’ Private Property [Theatrical Review]
This gritty and grimy thriller is the first lead performance in the legendary career of Warren Oates, and is an undeniable genre cinema gem.
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 22 – Bob Roberts
In which Arik and Herb van der Poll discuss how catchy bad ideas can be when presented in song
Arik Devens
Joshua Reviews Penny Lane’s Nuts! [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary looks at one of the strangest true stories from early 1900's America that speaks to today in more than a few ways.
Off The Shelf – Episode 95 – New Releases for the Weeks of June 21st & 28th, 2016
Ryan and Brian catch up on the last two weeks of new releases.
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 42 – Silent Film Music with Ben Model
Mark and Aaron welcome Ben Model, silent film historian, accompanist, distributor, and enthusiast.
Episode 173 – Ingmar Bergman’s Summer Interlude
Scott, David, Trevor, and Arik discuss the artistic seeds, sensuality, playfulness, performances, autobiography, and tragedy in Bergman's 1951 film.
Scott Nye
Joshua Reviews Hong Sang-soo’s Right Now, Wrong Then [Theatrical Review]
The latest film from director Hong Sang-soo is one of the summer's best bits of counter-programming for those cinephiles looking for a change of pace this blockbuster season.
The Newsstand – Episode 60 – The September 2016 Criterion Line-up, Cameraperson, Phantom Pages and More!
Ryan is joined by David and Keith to chat about the new announcements and rumors surrounding the Collection.