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Ryan Gallagher
Criterion Reflections – Kill! (1968) – #313
David reviews Kihachi Okamoto's surprisingly comedic follow-up to The Sword of Doom.
David Blakeslee
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 43 – Alexander Korda’s Private Lives
David and Trevor discuss four historical biopics from the founder of London Films.
Joshua Reviews James Solomon’s The Witness [Theatrical Review]
This true crime documentary is a haunting look a legendary murder and the man who is unable to shake it.
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Anna Rose Holmer’s The Fits [Theatrical Review]
Off a raucous Sundance debut, one of 2016's most original pictures finally arrives in theaters.
Episode 172 – Michael Bay’s Armageddon
Scott, David, Ryan, and James discuss the thrills, chills, and discomfort of Bay's landmark blockbuster, and whether it belongs in the Collection.
Scott Nye
Joshua Reviews Na Hong-jin’s The Wailing [Theatrical Review]
Fresh off of a Cannes world premiere, this South Korean thriller is one of the year's creepiest films.
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 20 – The Front
My guest for this month is West Anthony, and he’s joined me to discuss the film he chose for me, the 1976 comedy-drama film The Front.
Arik Devens
Off The Shelf – Episode 92 – Blu-rays for the Week of May 31st 2016
Ryan and Brian chat about the new releases for the week.
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 39 – The War Room & Politics in Film
Aaron is joined by Keith Enright for a discussion of politics, new and old, through the lens of The War Room (1993), the behind-the scenes 1992 Clinton campaign documentary.
Aaron West
Criterion Reflections – Rosemary’s Baby (1968) – #630
David pays a weekend visit to the Bramford and politely says "no thanks" to a second helping of chocolate mouse.
Joshua Reviews Walter Salles’ Jia Zhangke: A Guy From Fenyang [Theatrical Review]
Two beloved filmmakers collaborate to create one of the year's great meditations on the artistic process.
Off The Shelf – Episode 91 – New Blu-ray Releases For Tuesday, May 24th 2016
Ryan and Brian chat about the new releases for the week.
Mondo Unveils Vinyl Artwork for Three Cronenberg Classics
Over the next few months, Mondo will be releasing three of Howard Shore's collaborations with David Cronenberg.
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 38 – The Manchurian Candidate
Mark, Aaron and Paul Cobb look at John Frankenheimer's groundbreaking political thriller, the first of his paranoia trilogy.