Podcasts – CriterionCast
286 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 165 ratingsA podcast for fans of the Criterion Collection.
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Criterion Now – Episode 125 – Inside Albert Brooks
June 19, 2021 13:03Becky D'Anna returns to the show to talk about one of her favorite filmmakers, Albert Brooks.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 45: June 2021 New Releases and Expiring Titles
June 19, 2021 04:46 - 37.6 MBJosh is joined by Robert Taylor, screenwriter and critic at the Robert Taylor Odyssey, to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of June.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 101 – John Waters’ Pink Flamingos
June 16, 2021 23:05 - 83.5 MBDavid and guests have a tasty treat made just for you, served up nice and warm, straight from our own little oven!
Criterion Now – Episode 124 – American Cinema in the 1970s
June 06, 2021 21:53 - 79.9 MBAaron is joined by Matthew Asprey Gear, who is an author, film historian, and teacher.
Criterion Now – Episode 123 – August 2021 Announcements, Melvin Van Peebles, Isobel Sandoval
May 31, 2021 22:59 - 90.8 MBAndrew and Steven of the Chasing Labels podcast join to talk Criterions.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 100 – Dennis Hopper’s The Last Movie… and More!
May 29, 2021 22:15 - 84.2 MBFor the 100th episode, David has a conversation with Alexander Cormier about Dennis Hopper's ill-fated magnum opus, and also does a bit of reflecting on his experiences in podcasting and blogging about the films of the Criterion Collection.
Inside the Box – Episode 6 – David Lean Directs Noël Coward
May 16, 2021 01:10 - 94.6 MBIn this episode of Inside the Box, Trevor and David look into David Lean Directs Noël Coward, featuring In Which We Serve, This Happy Breed, Blithe Spirit, and Brief Encounter.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 44: May 2021 New Releases and Expiring Titles
May 15, 2021 18:00 - 51.6 MBJosh is joined by Mark Hurne, co-host of the Criterion Close-Up podcast and regular contributor to Criterion Now and First Time Watchers, to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of May.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 99 – Sidney Poitier’s Buck and the Preacher
May 14, 2021 16:26 - 70.6 MBDavid is joined by William Remmers to talk about Sidney Poitier's directorial debut and the suppressed history that this film brings to our attention.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 98 – Federico Fellini’s Roma
May 12, 2021 16:00 - 97.9 MBDavid and guests take on the role of tourists as they accompany Fellini on an impressionistic travelogue dedicated to his adopted home.
Criterion Now – Episode 122 – The Kaiju Episode
May 09, 2021 17:47 - 61.4 MBDave Eves joins to talk about Kaiju cinema starting with Godzilla and continuing with all the others.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 97 – Jun Fukuda’s Godzilla vs. Gigan
April 29, 2021 12:15 - 63.5 MBDavid teams up with Richard Doyle, Brad McDermott and Robert Taylor in a star-studded low-budget brawl to talk about a kaiju film matching that very description.
Criterion Now – Episode 121 – July 2021 Announcements, Tracking Discs, Magnificent Ambersons
April 25, 2021 13:12 - 89 MBDavid Blakeslee makes his return to discuss July 2021 announcements, Magnificent Ambersons, Story of a 3-day Pass, and more.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 43: April 2021 New Releases and Expiring Titles
April 15, 2021 17:00 - 45.4 MBJosh is joined by regular contributor Michael Hutchins to discuss the new and expiring titles for the month of April, as well as a look at the second anniversary of the Criterion Channel.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 96 – Les Blank’s Spend It All & A Well Spent Life
April 14, 2021 22:19 - 61 MBSpend some time with us as we talk about two films that celebrate tasty food, soul stirring music and the joys of simple living.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 95 – Peter Bogdanovich’s What’s Up, Doc?
April 03, 2021 12:40 - 80.1 MBDavid and guests commiserate under the table as they seek to unravel the twists and turns of this madcap comedy classic starring Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal and Madeline Kahn.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 42: March 2021 New Releases and Expiring Titles
March 31, 2021 09:29 - 39.2 MBJosh is joined by Laura-Celest Cannon, co-host of the Fatal Femmes podcast, to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of March.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 41: The Lovers on Other Streaming Services
March 30, 2021 20:07 - 28.9 MBJosh is joined once again by Becky D’Anna, frequent guest of Criterion Now, Film Baby Film, Flixwise, and Wrong Reel, to finish their conversation on “The Lovers” with a few recommendations for films that are available on other streaming services.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 40: Love Stories
March 30, 2021 17:00 - 50.9 MBJosh is joined by Becky D’Anna, frequent guest of Criterion Now, Film Baby Film, Flixwise, and Wrong Reel, to discuss “Love Stories” on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the Criterion Channel’s release schedule.
Criterion Now – Episode 120 – June 2021 Announcements, Indicator Noir, Fredric March
March 28, 2021 21:59 - 87.4 MBJill Blake joins and cover June 2021 and she shares her classic film expertise.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 94 – Jan Troell’s The New Land
March 14, 2021 13:09 - 164 MBDavid is joined by Josh Hornbeck, Jon Laubinger, Trevor Berrett and Phil DeKane as they settle in to discuss the conclusion of Jan Troell's migratory epic, hoping to find a few golden nuggets along the way.
Criterion Now – Episode 119 – Paramount Out Of Print Titles, Amazon Studios
March 13, 2021 20:32 - 57.8 MBMicheal Hutchins joins for an emergency episode to talk about Paramount titles going OOP and other rumors and announcements.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 93 – William Greaves’s Nationtime
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 67.2 MBDavid is joined by Jim Tudor from Zekefilm.org to discuss this recently restored document of the National Black Political Convention of 1972, now showing on the Criterion Channel.
Criterion Now – Episode 118 – May 2021 Announcements, Eric Rohmer, Satyajit Ray
February 28, 2021 19:28 - 83.9 MBJosh Wilson joins the podcast for the first time and we talk May 2021 Announcements, Eric Rohmer's Four Seasons, and more.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 39: February 2021 New and Expiring Titles
February 28, 2021 04:41 - 50.3 MBJosh is joined by Becky D’Anna, frequent guest of Criterion Now, Film Baby Film, Flixwise, and Wrong Reel, to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of February. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the different genres represented by the Criterion Channel.
Inside the Box – Episode 5 – The Koker Trilogy
February 26, 2021 21:00 - 91.9 MBIn this episode of Inside the Box, Trevor and David look into The Koker Trilogy, featuring Where Is the Friend's House, And Life Goes On, and Through the Olive Trees.
Criterion Now – Episode 117 – COVID-19, Movie Theaters
February 20, 2021 15:29 - 64.2 MBAaron's father, Gary West, joins to discuss the pandemic. Gary is a public health expert that is currently teaching a class on COVID-19.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 92 – Francesco Rosi’s The Mattei Affair and Lina Wertmüllers The Seduction of Mimi
February 17, 2021 13:00 - 61.9 MBDavid is joined by Jason Beamish to discuss two Italian films of 1972 with a decidedly leftist political tilt.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 38: The Masters on Other Streaming Services
February 03, 2021 18:00 - 21.2 MBJosh is joined once again by critic Britt Coundiff to finish their conversation on “The Masters” – this time focusing on films from some of the greatest filmmakers in cinema that are available on other streaming services.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 91 – Kazuo Mori’s Zatoichi At Large
January 31, 2021 16:54 - 54.7 MBDavid is joined by Dave Eves and Richard Doyle as they talk about Episode 23 in the Zatoichi franchise to launch Season 4 of this podcast.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 37: The Masters, Part 2
January 31, 2021 00:36 - 37.9 MBJosh is joined once again by film critic Britt Coundiff to discuss “The Masters,” films by some of cinema’s greatest directors available on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Aaron West of the Criterion Now podcast stops by to talk about ’30s and ’40s French Cinema.
Criterion Now – Episode 116 – April 2021 Announcements, Wong Kar Wai Reviews, Napoleon
January 26, 2021 23:00 - 79.2 MBBelieve it or not, Mark Hurne is back on the show for the first time in a year. We geek out on Criterion like we always have.
Inside the Box – Episode 4 – The Marseille Trilogy
January 23, 2021 13:53 - 88.3 MBIn this episode of Inside the Box, Trevor and David look into The Marseille Trilogy, featuring Marius, Fanny, and César.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 36: January 2021 New and Expiring Titles
January 22, 2021 18:00 - 50.9 MBJosh is joined by film critic Britt Coundiff to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of January. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the Criterion Channel’s permanent streaming library.
Criterion Now – Episode 115 – March 2021 Announcements, Ashley Clark, Upcoming Titles
January 01, 2021 21:57 - 92.7 MBJon Laubinger returns to talk about the March 2021 announcements and especially the World of Wong Kar Wai set
Episode 212 – Criterion Collection Favorites of 2020
December 26, 2020 19:58 - 42.4 MBScott is joined by David, Aaron, Trevor, and Jordan to discuss their Criterion Collection releases from 2020.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 35: December 2020 New and Expiring Titles
December 12, 2020 18:00 - 59.7 MBJosh is joined by friends-of-the-show Michael Hutchins and Robert Taylor for a conversation about the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of December.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 34: Political Cinema on Other Streaming Services
December 09, 2020 18:00 - 20.2 MBJosh is joined once again by Richard Doyle, frequent contributor to the Criterion Reflections podcast, to round out their conversation on Political Cinema – this time focusing on films about political and social issues that are available on other streaming services.
Criterion Now – Episode 114 – February 2021 Announcements, Fellini Boxset, Wong Kar Wai, Arrow Academy
December 05, 2020 16:12 - 73.4 MBDave Eves joins Aaron during the Thanksgiving break to catch up on all things Criterion and some Arrow
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 33: Political Cinema
December 01, 2020 18:00 - 38.7 MBJosh is joined once again by Richard Doyle, frequent contributor to the Criterion Reflections podcast, for a conversation on Political Cinema – films about political and social issues that are only available on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast returns for a conversation about the ways Criterion uses the Criterion Channel as a way to share the work of filmmakers from underrepresented communities.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 32: November 2020 New and Expiring Titles
November 29, 2020 18:00 - 57.7 MBJosh is joined by Richard Doyle, frequent guest of the Criterion Reflections podcast, to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of November. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about films from underrepresented communities.
Inside the Box – Episode 3 – Three Fantastic Journeys by Karel Zeman
November 28, 2020 20:14 - 36.7 MBTrevor and David explore the films in Criterion's Three Fantastic Journeys by Karel Zeman.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 90 – Short Films of 1971
November 28, 2020 00:24 - 216 MBDavid and guests discuss nine films involving notable directors like Ingmar Bergman, Agnes Varda, Krzysztof Kieślowski, Hollis Frampton, Stan Brakhage and more in this final episode of Season 3.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 31: The Return of Art-House Horror on Other Streaming Services
October 31, 2020 17:00 - 55.6 MBJosh is joined once again by Jon Laubinger of the Film Baby Film podcast for a followup to their conversation about “The Return of Art House Horror” – this time looking at horror films on other streaming services. Plus, David Blakeslee of the Criterion Reflections podcast stops by for a conversation about the horror films of 1971.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 30: The Return of Art-House Horror
October 29, 2020 17:00 - 48.5 MBJosh is joined once again by Jon Laubinger of the Film Baby Film podcast for “The Return of Art House Horror” – a conversation about horror films that can only be found on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Elana Levin, host of Graphic Policy Radio and frequent contributor to Wrong Reel, stops by to uncover some hidden gems in the recent ’70s horror bundle.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 29: October 2020 New and Expiring Titles
October 27, 2020 17:00 - 90 MBJosh is joined by Jon Laubinger of the Film Baby Film podcast to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of October. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to check in on the state of Criterion’s digital library.
Criterion Now – Episode 113 – January 2021 Announcements, Janus Theatrical Releases, Flash Sale
October 25, 2020 16:08 - 81.2 MBDavid Blakeslee and Trevor Berrett join to talk about Criterion January 2021 announcements, Janus films that are going to hit theaters, and the October flash sale.
Episode 211 – Chris Hegedus and D. A. Pennebaker’s The War Room
October 20, 2020 11:59 - 26.3 MBOn episode 211 of CriterionCast, Jordan Essoe is joined by Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens to discuss Chris Hegedus and D. A. Pennebaker's 1993 documentary The War Room.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 28: Back to School on Other Streaming Services
October 18, 2020 17:00 - 24.2 MBJosh is joined by Alexandria Daniels, film blogger and guest of the It Pod to Be You and We Cut Heads podcasts, for a followup to their conversation on films about teachers and students, this time discussing movies that are available on other streaming services.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 89 – Hal Ashby’s Harold and Maude
October 05, 2020 18:00 - 107 MBDavid and guests sing out their thoughts on this beloved cult film that kicked off Hal Ashby's excellent cinematic run through the 1970s.