Podcasts – CriterionCast
286 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 165 ratingsA podcast for fans of the Criterion Collection.
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Episodes
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 27: Back to School
October 02, 2020 18:37 - 56 MBJosh is joined by Alexandria Daniels, film blogger and guest of the It Pod to Be You and We Cut Heads podcasts, head back to school to discuss films about teachers and students available exclusively on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Becky D’Anna stops by to entry-points to the films of Albert Brooks.
Criterion Now – Episode 112 – December 2020 Announcements, Black Films, Theatrical Releases
September 27, 2020 14:54 - 92.3 MBBrad McDermott and Josh Hornbeck join to discuss December 2020 Announcements, black films, Wong Kar Wai and more.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 88 – Roman Polanski’s Macbeth
September 24, 2020 12:12 - 208 MBDavid and his coven of weird brothers meet upon the blasted heath to share their strange intelligence about Shakespeare's timeless and most timely tragedy.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 26: September 2020 New and Expiring Titles
September 21, 2020 17:14 - 60.8 MBJosh is joined by film blogger Alexandria Daniels and guest of the It Pod to Be You and We Cut Heads podcasts for a conversation about the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of September. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to discuss films that make a rare return appearance on the channel.
Episode 210 – Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’eclisse
September 16, 2020 04:02 - 38.1 MBOn episode 210 of CriterionCast, Jordan Essoe is joined by Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens to discuss Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1961 film L'eclisse.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 25: Czech and Eastern European Cinema on Other Streaming Services
September 14, 2020 11:59 - 21.4 MBJosh is joined by Matin Kessler of the Flixwise and Flixwise Canada podcasts for a followup to their conversation on Czech cinema, this time discussion Czech and Eastern European films on other streaming services.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 24: Czech Cinema
September 10, 2020 00:36 - 41.4 MBJosh is joined by Martin Kessler of the Flixwise and Flixwise Canada podcasts to discuss Czech Cinema from the Criterion Channel’s permanent streaming library. Plus, Andrew F. Peirce of The Curb stops by to talk about entry points to the Australian New Wave.
Inside the Box – Episode 2 – The Apu Trilogy
September 08, 2020 16:31 - 164 MBTrevor and David discuss three early films by Satyajit Ray.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 87 – King Hu’s A Touch of Zen
September 02, 2020 13:00 - 113 MBDavid is accompanied by his guardian protectors Robert Taylor and Michael Worth as they embark upon a perilous, transcendent exploration of this magnificent wuxia classic.
Criterion Now Episode 111 – October & November Announcements, Fellini, Varda
August 30, 2020 21:23 - 84.9 MBMichael Hutchins joins Aaron to catch up on the October & November announcements, plus talk about Fellini and Varda.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 23: August 2020 New and Expiring Titles
August 22, 2020 00:52 - 45.2 MBJosh is joined by Martin Kessler of the Flixwise and Flixwise Canada podcasts to discuss August’s new and expiring titles. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the short films streaming on the Criterion Channel.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 86 – Francois Truffaut’s Two English Girls
August 20, 2020 12:02 - 120 MBDavid and guests discuss Truffaut's somewhat overlooked and deeply personal film, his follow-up (of sorts) to JULES ET JIM.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 22: Films from Underrepresented Countries on Other Streaming Services
August 19, 2020 03:11 - 22.2 MBJosh is joined once again by Doug McCambridge of the Good Time, Great Movies podcast – as well as the new Schitt’s and Giggles podcast – to discuss films from underrepresented countries on other streaming services.
Episode 209 – Michelangelo Antonioni’s La notte
August 14, 2020 04:55 - 32.9 MBOn episode 209 of CriterionCast, Jordan Essoe is joined by Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens to discuss Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1961 film La notte.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 21: Around the World
August 09, 2020 11:59 - 53.1 MBJosh is joined once again by Doug McCambridge of the Good Time, Great Movies podcast to discuss films from underrepresented countries on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Matt Gasteier from The Complete Podcast returns to give a refresher on basic navigation and discuss common concerns for anyone who might be new to the channel.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 20: July 2020 New and Expiring Titles
July 24, 2020 01:49 - 66.4 MBJosh is joined by Doug McCambridge of the Good Time, Great Movies podcast – as well as the new Schitt’s and Giggles podcast – to discuss July’s new and expiring titles. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the digital supplements created exclusively for the Criterion Channel.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 85 – Claude Jutra’s Mon Oncle Antoine
July 22, 2020 12:00 - 124 MBDavid and guests celebrate Christmas in July as they discuss The. Best. Canadian. Film. Ever.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 84 – Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s The Merchant of Four Seasons
July 11, 2020 16:00 - 83.4 MBDavid is joined by Jordan Essoe and Robert Taylor as we sink our teeth into the fresh and ripe first fruits from Fassbinder's exploration of Sirkian melodrama.
Criterion Now – Episode 110 – A Conversation with Atom Egoyan
July 11, 2020 00:52 - 73.1 MBFilm Director Atom Egoyan joins for a discussion about his new and old films.
Episode 208 – Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’avventura
July 10, 2020 00:29 - 29.1 MBOn episode 208 of CriterionCast, Jordan Essoe is joined by Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens to discuss Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1960 film L'avventura.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 19: June 2020 New and Expiring Titles, Film Noir, HBO Max, and Bergman Entry Points
July 08, 2020 21:14 - 132 MBOn this mega-episode of the podcast, Josh is joined by Brad McDermott, filmmaker and frequent guest on the Criterion Reflections and Criterion Now podcasts, to discuss films noir in the Criterion Channel’s permanent library, as well as the new and expiring titles for the month of June. Michael Hutchins stops by to discuss the Criterion titles on Warner Media’s new streaming service, HBO Max, and Becky D’Anna joins Josh for a conversation about entry points to the films of Ingmar Bergman.
Criterion Now – Episode 109 – September 2020 Announcements, Spike Lee
June 28, 2020 19:21 - 122 MBBrad McDermott and Will Remmers join Aaron to talk about September 2020 Announcements, Spike Lee, Bollywood, and more.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 83 – Masahiro Shinoda’s Silence
June 27, 2020 15:00 - 97.8 MBDavid is joined by Josh Hornbeck, Jon Laubinger and Robert Taylor in a discussion that focuses on Shinoda's, Scorcese's and Endo's distinctive interpretations of this compelling portrayal of faith and purpose under intense persecution in medieval Japan.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 82 – Sam Peckinpah’s Straw Dogs
June 23, 2020 11:30 - 139 MBDavid and guests step into the fray and survive the siege as they discuss this complicated portrayal of emotional, physical and sexual violence.
Episode 207 – Roberto Rossellini’s Germany Year Zero
June 10, 2020 11:59 - 31.1 MBThis time on the podcast, Jordan Essoe, Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens discuss Roberto Rossellini's Germany Year Zero.
Inside the Box – Episode 1 – 3 Silent Classics by Josef von Sternberg
June 02, 2020 13:00 - 134 MBTrevor and David launch their new series, discussing a trio of impressive films that established Josef von Sternberg as one of Hollywood's greatest directors of the 1920s.
Inside the Box – Episode 0 – Trailer!
May 31, 2020 05:29 - 8.46 MBTrevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that will explore the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 81 – Three Feminist Films of 1971
May 27, 2020 12:00 - 82.9 MBDavid is joined by Stephanie Conti and Savanna Lanausse of the Purple Noon podcast to discuss GROWING UP FEMALE, JANIE'S JANIE and JOYCE AT 34, as featured in the Criterion Channel's collection, "Tell Me: Women Filmmakers, Women's Stories".
Criterion Now – Episode 108 – August 2020 Announcements, Agnes Varda, Satyajit Ray
May 25, 2020 22:57 - 86.9 MBTrevor Berrett from The Mookse and the Gripes and CriterionCast joins to talk about the latest bit of news from Criterion. What a big month it is!
Criterion Reflections – Episode 80 – Werner Herzog’s Land of Silence and Darkness
May 24, 2020 15:30 - 61.4 MBDavid Blakeslee and David Seeley discuss this early Herzog documentary that focuses on the the extraordinary story of a woman's effort to connect with people afflicted with deafness and blindness.
Episode 206 – Roberto Rossellini’s Paisan
May 16, 2020 11:59 - 36.5 MBThis time on the podcast, Jordan Essoe, Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens discuss Roberto Rossellini's Paisan.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 18: May 2020 New and Expiring Titles
May 13, 2020 18:11 - 41.6 MBJosh is joined by first time guest Brad McDermott and frequent contributor Michael Hutchins for an informal conversation about May’s new and expiring titles.
Episode 205 – Roberto Rossellini’s Rome, Open City
May 08, 2020 23:44 - 98.2 MBThis time on the podcast, Jordan Essoe, Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens discuss Roberto Rossellini's Rome Open City.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 79 – Lo Wei’s The Big Boss
May 06, 2020 13:01 - 90.7 MBDavid teams up with Michael Worth and Richard Doyle to discuss Bruce Lee's breakout role that established his status as a martial arts superstar.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 17: Comedies on Other Streaming Services
May 05, 2020 03:39 - 25 MBJosh is joined once again by Robert Taylor, screenwriter and critic at The Robert Taylor Odyssey, as they try to “Make ‘Em Laugh” with comedies found on other streaming services.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 16: Make ‘Em Laugh!
May 03, 2020 03:01 - 45.2 MBJosh is joined once again by screenwriter and critic Robert Taylor of the Robert Taylor Odyssey as they try to “Make ‘Em Laugh” with comedies that are only available on The Criterion Channel. Plus, Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast stops by to discuss entry points to the films of Yasujiro Ozu.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 15: April 2020 New and Expiring Titles
April 29, 2020 20:28 - 70 MBJosh is joined by screenwriter and critic Robert Taylor of The Robert Taylor Odyssey to discuss April’s new and expiring titles, and Michael Hutchins stops by to discuss the state of Criterion’s permanent digital library.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 78 – Norman Jewison’s Fiddler on the Roof
April 29, 2020 12:36 - 155 MBDavid and guests go deep and long in discussing the music, the movie, the theatrical production and the overall phenomenon of this timeless classic and cultural landmark.
Criterion Now – Episode 107 – July 2020 Announcements, WC Fields, Arthouse Fundraiser
April 26, 2020 22:19 - 77.6 MBDoug McCambridge and Jordan Essoe join Aaron to talk Criterion during this new normal.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 14: Japanese Cinema on Other Streaming Services
April 20, 2020 03:43 - 20 MBJosh is once again joined by Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast to discuss Japanese cinema, this time focusing on films that are available on other streaming services.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 77 – Terence Young’s Red Sun
April 18, 2020 13:00 - 121 MBDavid and guests team up to form the greatest podcasting machine the West has ever known!
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 13: Japanese Cinema – Keisuke Kinoshita
April 17, 2020 05:07 - 77.7 MBJosh is joined once again by frequent contributor Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast to continue their conversation about the Criterion Channel. For this episode, they dive into the filmography of Japanese filmmaker Keisuke Kinoshita and offer up a few recommendations for films that are only available on the Criterion Channel. But first, Jill Blake of the Drinking While Talking Podcast stops by to discuss entry-points into classic Hollywood.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 76 – Gordon Parks’s Shaft
April 09, 2020 16:00 - 50.6 MBDavid is joined by Richard Doyle to talk about the complicated man, that no one understands but his woman... recently (and temporarily) added to the Criterion Channel.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 75 – Dušan Makavejev’s WR: Mysteries of the Organism
April 05, 2020 01:24 - 57 MBBreathe deep! David and Derek and Brad come to grips with this freewheeling, brazenly confrontational and life-affirming exploration of our driving forces and the repressive mechanisms that bottle us up.
Criterion Now – Episode 106 – June Announcements, VOD, Masters of Cinema
March 31, 2020 22:44 - 73.7 MBDavid Seeley makes his debut on the podcast to give us a British perspective.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 12: March 2020 New and Expiring Titles
March 29, 2020 22:28 - 65.9 MBJosh is joined by frequent contributor Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast to discuss March’s new and expiring titles, and Michael Hutchins stops by to discuss the directors who are represented in Criterion’s permanent digital library.
Oscilloscope Now – Episode 1
March 27, 2020 19:24 - 70.2 MBThe inaugural episode of Oscilloscope features Nick Camacho, Director of Marketing, and good friend Michael Hutchins.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 74 – Sidney Lumet’s The Anderson Tapes & Richard Brooks’ $
March 27, 2020 13:00 - 78.8 MBDavid is joined by Richard Doyle to talk about a couple of lively heist flicks that just broke into the Criterion Channel.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 11: The Lovers on Other Streaming Services
March 23, 2020 23:08 - 17.5 MBJosh is joined once again by Will Remmers to continue their conversation about “The Lovers,” this time focusing on stories of love and loss on other streaming services.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 73 – Peter Bogdanovich’s The Last Picture Show
March 23, 2020 16:06 - 128 MBDavid and guests cast their long, soulful, emotive gaze at this timeless American classic (from an appropriate distance of social isolation, of course.)