David and Trevor discuss LOVE LETTER and THE MOON HAS RISEN, the first of three episodes reviewing KINUYO TANAKA DIRECTS, new from the Eclipse Series from the Criterion Collection.

An in-depth conversation about director John Singleton, the subject of Criterion’s new Hood Trilogy box set.

David, Trevor and guest William Remmers wrap up their coverage of the set to talk about THE SMILING LIEUTENANT and ONE HOUR WITH YOU.

David and Trevor are joined by William Remmers to discuss THE LOVE PARADE and MONTE CARLO, the first two films in this reissued set of classic Pre-Code musical comedies.

Wes Anderson will receive the Fellini Award, bestowed by the Italian maestro's hometown of Rimini.

David and Trevor wrap up their coverage with a conversation about six “school films” shot between 1975 and 1989.

In celebration of the Criterion Collection’s new 4K Blu-ray release of one of the best teen movies ever, filmmaker Reginald Hudlin speaks with Robert Daniels about the pillar of Black cinema that is…

Aaron West’s upcoming book covers the rise of A24 from its first releases in 2012 up to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.

David and Trevor discuss five films shot between 1978-1984 that offer Kiarostami’s insight and indirect critique of Iranian politics and culture.

For February, the Channel will feature films from Mervyn LeRoy, Héctor Babenco, John Woo, and more!

In the images from Sátántangó that still cling to me, I see my mind’s selective memory: its search at work. How the memories of scenes become not a catalogue of the film, but another creation altogeth...

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An incredible array of titles for April.

Fresh off their Golden Globe wins, Neon announces home video releases in partnership with the Criterion Collection.

Ira Sach’s latest will stream later this month.

David Blakeslee, Aaron West, and Brad McDermott got together to keep our annual “favorites of the year” podcast tradition going for Year 16!

David and Trevor continue their conversation, focusing on two medium-length narratives about adolescence and poverty: Experience and A Wedding Suit.

The Eclipse Series is back! And so is our podcast dedicated to each of the excellent box sets released under this sideline of the Criterion Collection. Trevor and David begin a multi-part series that…

Oshii’s 1985 classic returns in a gorgeous new 4k restoration.

A compilation of video and audio clips that David Blakeslee put together for review purposes, including a repurposed Criterion Reflections podcast episode from 2019 featuring Richard Doyle and Grant…

The film is now playing at The Metrograph, in a stunning new 2K restoration.

In this lengthy episode, David hosts four individual conversations about this emotionally searing and evocative TV miniseries of 1973 that was edited for theatrical release the following year.

David Blakeslee hosts director/screenwriter Matthew Gentile in a conversation about six films from Argentina’s golden age of cinema, currently featured on the Criterion Channel.

David is joined by William Remmers to discuss an obscure Canadian documentary about 10 groovy teenagers who are granted 10 weeks of autonomy for the purpose of generating compelling cinematic moments…

David is joined by Richard Doyle and David Seeley to provide intellectual gravitas as we contemplate the threat that atomic testing presents to the future of human civilization. Also: Jet Jaguar to…

David is joined by first-time guest Ethan Magnan to discuss Leigh’s first made-for-TV film, and we also talk about Hard Truth’s, his most recent release from 2024.

David shares a few short videos and an essay about this long-anticipated release of a highly acclaimed masterpiece from the late French nouvelle vague.

David is joined by Richard Doyle, Eric Grant, and Josh Wilson to talk about a recent release from the Criterion Collection. We had a fun conversation, that unresolved matter of $200 notwithstanding.

Our 15th annual survey of Criterion’s new releases, featuring David Blakeslee, Josh Hornbeck, Brad McDermott, and Aaron West.

Our 15th annual survey of Criterion’s new releases, featuring David Blakeslee, Josh Hornbeck, Brad McDermott, and Aaron West.

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Our movie poster columnist unveils his favorite designs of the year.

David is joined by Richard Doyle and Robert Taylor to discuss this skewed reworking that situates Raymond Chandler’s 50s noir classic in early 70s L.A.

A brief essay and short video look at the packaging of this beloved tale about road-tripping con artists in Depression-era Kansas.

David provides a video overview of Visconti’s maligned late career masterwork and extends his coverage in a conversation with Brad McDermott…