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Criterion Reflections – Episode 144 – Mel Stuart’s Wattstax
David is joined by Richard Doyle and first-time guest James Merritt to talk about this engaging concert/documentary featuring Isaac Hayes, Richard Pryor, The Staples Singers, and an all-star cast of Black musical artists that performed at the LA Coliseum
Criterion Reflections – Episode 143 – Fernando Di Leo’s The Boss
David is joined by Richard Doyle as they dive into the mafia-infused milieu of Italian poliziotteschi cinema via this trilogy-concluding whirlwind of mayhem, betrayal, and revenge.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 142 – Luchino Visconti’s Ludwig
David provides a video overview of Visconti's maligned late career masterwork and extends his coverage in a conversation with Brad McDermott
Criterion Reflections – Episode 141 – Roberto Rossellini’s The Age of the Medici
David revisits the TV miniseries that attempts to recreate the cultural milieu of 15th century Florence in this first episode of Season 5: 1973.
Episode 215 – Criterion Collection Favorites of 2023
This year's panel (David, Jordan, Josh, Brad, and Aaron) resumes our annual tradition of sharing their favorite 2023 releases from the Criterion Collection.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 60: Ishirō Honda’s Kaiju Cinema – Part Three
Critic and YouTube creator Celeste de la Cabra joins Josh for a journey into the Criterion Channels permanent, streaming-only library, and conclude their conversation about the films of Japanese filmmaker and the master of kaiju cinema, Ishir Honda.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 140 – Costa-Gavras’ State of Siege
We wrap up Season 4: 1972 by discussing a film portraying the grinding conflicts and ruthless power plays between oppressive governments and desperate insurgencies.
Inside the Box – Episode 18 – The Complete Jean Vigo
In this episode of Inside the Box, Trevor and David discuss The Complete Jean Vigo, featuring the films propos de Nice(1930),Zro de conduite(1933), andL'Atalante(1934).
Criterion Reflections – Episode 139 – Ingmar Bergman’s Cries and Whispers
David and guests discuss the strengths and liabilities of Bergman's remarkable comeback to arthouse preeminence in this Oscar-winning symphony of suffering.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 59: The Films of Carlos Saura – Part 3
Friend-of-the-show Michael Hutchins returns for a deep dive into the Criterion Channels permanent, streaming-only library, and a conversation about three films from Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura Cousin Angelica, Elisa, Vida Ma, and Los Ojos Vendados.