In which Arik Devens and Christa Mrgan discuss the symphony of the absurd
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Arik Devens
Joshua Reviews Susan Seidelman’s Smithereens [Theatrical Review]
Susan Seidelman's masterpiece is newly restored thanks to Shout Factory and starts a one week run at Metrograph this Friday.
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Bingham Bryant And Kyle Molzan’s For The Plasma [Theatrical Review]
One of the year's more obtuse indie films is also one of its most beautiful.
Joshua Reviews Kino Lorber’s Pioneers Of African-American Cinema Box Set [Blu-ray Review]
One of the year's best home video releases is also, without a doubt, its most culturally and sociologically important.
I Have a Bad Feeling About This: Kurosawa’s Hidden Fortress Is Getting a Star Wars-y Fan Edit
I'm just kidding, I love fan edits
Ryan Gallagher
Watch a High Definition Clip from the BFI’s Restoration of Abel Gance’s Napoleon
Napoleon is coming to Blu-ray!
Off The Shelf – Episode 97 – Blu-ray News & New Releases for July 2016
Ryan and Brian catch up on the last couple of weeks' worth of news, new releases, and Comic Con.
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 45 – In a Lonely Place & Humphrey Bogart Films
Mark and Aaron are joined by Matt Gasteier to explore Nicholas Ray's In a Lonely Place (1950) and evaluate Humphrey Bogart's body of work.
Aaron West
Joshua Reviews Catherine Corsini’s Summertime [Theatrical Review]
Starring Cecile de France, this romantic drama is one of this summer's most pleasant surprises.
Episode 174 – Ingmar Bergman’s Summer with Monika
Scott, David, Trevor, and Arik discuss the eroticism, restless youth, realist and stylistic traits in Bergman's landmark film.
Scott Nye
Tom Jennings
CriterionCast Chronicles – Episode 5 – June 2016 Criterion Collection Line-up
The team gathers together to chat about Criterion's home video releases for June 2016.
Comic Con 2016 Preview Podcast
Ryan is joined by David Bax to preview the Comic Con 2016 panels and events that they're looking forward to.
Scott Reviews Too Late for Tears and Woman on the Run [Arrow Films Blu-ray]
Arrow helps resurrect two tight, thrilling genre films.
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 44 – A Brighter Summer Day
Mark and Aaron are joined by Scott Nye to hash out the intricate themes, history, and nuance of Edward Yang's A Brighter Summer Day.