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 Now 105: Coronavirus, Jim Jarmusch, Bruce Lee
March 17, 2020 00:58 - 82.6 MBJosh Hornbeck and Robert Taylor join ahead of the June announcements and take a moment to reflect on the life changing events that are going on.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 72 – Henry Jaglom’s A Safe Place
March 14, 2020 20:00 - 86.5 MBDavid is joined by Jordan Essoe and Derek J. Power to bring some appreciative attention to one of the most overlooked titles in the BBS Box Set.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 71 – Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s Beware of a Holy Whore
March 07, 2020 13:30 - 114 MBDavid and his ensemble cast talk about Rainer Werner and *his* ensemble cast as they discuss this pivotal work in Fassbinder's early career.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 10: The Lovers
March 01, 2020 03:48 - 35.9 MBWill Remmers joins Josh to continue their conversation about the Criterion Channel. For this episode, they discuss “The Lovers” – stories of love and loss – and give a few recommendations for films that fit the theme. Plus, Matt Gasteier of The Complete podcast shares some tips and tricks for navigating the Criterion Channel’s digital supplements – and makes the case for spending time with the Channel’s interviews, commentaries, and supplemental documentaries.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 9: February 2020 New and Expiring Titles
February 27, 2020 04:41 - 47.7 MBJosh is joined by Will Remmers, frequent contributor to the Criterion Reflections podcast and Criterion Now, to talk about the new and expiring titles for February, and Michael Hutchins stops by to discuss the mystery of the disappearing limited engagements.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 8: Police Stories on Other Streaming Services
February 24, 2020 21:34 - 27.5 MBJosh is joined once again by David Blakeslee, host of the Criterion Reflections podcast, to continue their conversation and talk about “Police Stories” on other streaming services.
Criterion Now – Episode 104 – Jason Polan, May 2020 Announcements, Parasite, Netflix
February 20, 2020 11:49 - 85.9 MBCriterion Now returns after a brief hiatus. David Blakeslee and Will Remmers join to discuss as much that happened since the last episode as possible.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 70 – Louis Malle’s Murmur of the Heart
February 19, 2020 13:00 - 64.7 MBDavid is joined by Aaron West and William Remmers to discuss the cinematic coming-of-age of one Laurent Chevalier.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 69 – James Goldstone’s Brother John
February 11, 2020 12:26David welcomes guests David Seeley and William Remmers in a conversation about this obscure but intriguing film that marked a transition point in the career of Sidney Poitier. Currently showing on the Criterion Channel.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 68 – Mike Hodges’ Get Carter
January 29, 2020 12:30David is joined by Richard Doyle and David Seeley - listen in as the three comparitively clever sods discuss this influential British gangster classic, starring Michael Caine.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 7: Police Stories (January 2020)
January 24, 2020 04:25For our first episode of 2020, Josh is joined by David Blakeslee of the Criterion Reflections podcast to talk about “Police Stories,” stories of crime and justice to kick off the new year.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Bonus Episode: Criterion’s April Announcements
January 18, 2020 12:59For this bonus episode, Josh is joined by Matt Gasteier and Travis Trudell of The Complete Podcast, and Robert Taylor of the Robert Taylor Odyssey for two casual discussions about the announcements for Criterion’s April releases.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 67 – Code Name: THX ORANGE OMEGA
January 14, 2020 12:41 - 42.5 MBThis Emergency Episode has been hastily convened in response to the Criterion Channel's "70s SCI-FI" bundle. We discuss three titles released in 1971: THX 1138, The Omega Man and A Clockwork Orange.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Bonus Episode: Jonathan Miller of OVID.tv
January 08, 2020 22:05On this special bonus episode, our host Josh Hornbeck sits down with Jonathan Miller, director of the new streaming service OVID.tv and president of Icarus Films, to discuss OVID and the role it plays in making documentary and world cinema more accessible for audiences across the United States.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 6: Family Matters Follow Up (Titles on Other Streaming Services)
January 02, 2020 12:59In this short follow-up to our December 2019 episode on “Family Matters,” host Josh Hornbeck is joined once again by Dave Eves, frequent contributor to Wrong Reel, Film Baby Film, Criterion Now, and Just the Discs. They briefly discuss various streaming services and offer a few recommendations for films about family on other streaming services.
Episode 204 – Wacky 2020!
January 01, 2020 23:59Ryan is joined by David and Aaron to chat about the Wacky New Year's Drawing for 2020.
Episode 203 – Criterion Collection Favorites of 2019
December 31, 2019 22:59Ryan is joined by David, Scott, Trevor, and Jordan to discuss their Criterion Collection releases from 2019.
Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 5: Family Matters (December 2019)
December 26, 2019 20:33For our December 2019 episode, Josh is joined by Dave Eves to talk about "Family Matters," stories about family to get us through the holiday season.
Criterion Now – Episode 103 – Matthew Modine
December 20, 2019 02:26Matthew Modine and Adam Rackoff join Aaron to talk about Matthew's trip to the Criterion Closet, his experiences working with master directors, Bamboozled, and more.
Criterion Channel Surfing – Episode 4: The Masters Follow Up (Titles on Other Streaming Services)
November 27, 2019 18:00This short follow-up to our November 2019 episode on “The Masters” features host Josh Hornbeck speaking once again with Aaron West of the 25th Frame, Criterion Now, and Criterion Close-Up.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 66 – Yoshimitsu Banno’s Godzilla vs. Hedorah
November 27, 2019 13:30David is joined by Ryan Gallagher, Richard Doyle and David Seeley as they grapple with this cataclysmic, psychedelic showdown between Big G and the Smog Monster.
Criterion Now – Episode 102 – February 2020 Announcements, Closet Visits
November 24, 2019 14:10 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBCole Roulain and Josh Hornbeck join for a brief, lightly edited episode to discuss how much we adore the February 2020 Announcements.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 65 – Two-Lane Blacktop
November 21, 2019 18:00Can we ever go fast enough? David and his guests floor it for two hours of full-throttle conversation about TWO-LANE BLACKTOP. Color us gone, baby!
Criterion Channel Surfing – Episode 3: The Masters (November 2019)
November 20, 2019 18:00For our November 2019 episode of Criterion Channel Surfing, Josh is joined by Aaron West of The 25th Frame, Criterion Now, and Criterion Close-Up to discuss the Criterion Channel’s expiring and new releases for the month of November, as well as a few recommendations for films by “The Masters” in the Criterion Collection’s permanent digital library.
Criterion Now – Episode 101 – Wishlists Continued, Martin Scorsese
November 18, 2019 01:55Mark Hurne and Trevor Berrett join Aaron again to continue where they left off at episode 100.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 64 – John Schlesinger’s Sunday Bloody Sunday
November 09, 2019 13:35Listen in while Robert and Josh take their turns at seeking David's attention as they discuss this groundbreaking entry in the "boomer mumblecore" micro-genre.
Criterion Now – Episode 100 – Memory Lane, Wish Lists
November 08, 2019 22:59Mark Hurne and Trevor Berrett join Aaron to celebrate our 100th episode. We talk about the history behind the show and our wishlists for Criterion titles.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 63 – Nicolas Roeg’s Walkabout
November 02, 2019 22:30David, Brad, Richard and William are lost in the outback and must get by relying simply on their wits. Is that enough to ensure their survival? Listen in to find out!
Criterion Now – Episode 99 – Horror Films, January 2020 Announcements
October 27, 2019 14:16Dave Eves joins again, and this time we take a detour and discuss horror films that are both in and out of the Criterion Collection.
Criterion Channel Surfing – Episode 2: Art-House Horror Follow-Up (Titles on Other Streaming Services)
October 27, 2019 10:00Just in time for Halloween, this short follow-up to our October 2019 episode on “Art-House Horror” features host Josh Hornbeck speaking once again with Jon Laubinger of the Film Baby Film podcast.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 62 – Ken Russell’s The Devils
October 25, 2019 15:15Landing somewhere between an orgy and an inquisition, David discusses this infamous film with Richard Doyle, Josh Hornbeck, Jon Laubinger and Brad McDermott.
Criterion Channel Surfing – Episode 1: Art-House Horror (October 2019)
October 16, 2019 01:21For this first episode of Criterion Channel Surfing, host Josh Hornbeck is joined by Jon Laubinger of the Film Baby Film podcast to discuss the Criterion Channel’s expiring and new releases for the month of October, as well as a few “Art-House Horror” titles from the Criterion Channel’s permanent digital library.
Criterion Now – Episode 98 – Criterion Channel Surfing, Godzilla Preview, Kino
October 13, 2019 15:18Josh Hornbeck joins to introduce his new show, Criterion Channel Surfing, and we talk about the latest with Criterion.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 61 – Mike Nichols’s Carnal Knowledge
October 07, 2019 11:08David enjoys a podcasting threesome with Richard Doyle and Grant Douglas Bromley to discuss this landmark film, a Criterion Collection laserdisc release of 1991.
Criterion Now – Episode 97 – December 2019 Announcements, John Waters, Blue Velvet
October 02, 2019 23:11Daisuke Beppu and Doug McCambridge join the podcast to talk December 2019 announcements and more.
Criterion Now – Episode 96 – Odorama
September 21, 2019 12:15Dave Eves joins and we have a little fun with the recent release of Polyester and specifically the Odorama card
Criterion Reflections – Episode 60 – Pier Paolo Pasolini’s The Decameron
September 16, 2019 11:38David is joined by Josh Hornbeck, Brad McDermott and first-time guest Steven Johnson to talk about the first film in Pasolini's Trilogy of Life, based on the medieval writings of Giovanni Boccaccio.
Indicator Now – Episode 1 – Favorite Releases, Business Model, The Big Sale
September 15, 2019 15:39Matt Schlee and Tim Leggoe join Aaron for the first episode dedicated to Indicator.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 59 – Werner Herzog’s Fata Morgana
September 10, 2019 00:00David is joined by first-time guest David Seeley to talk about this early documentary/essay/adventure-based travelogue by Werner Herzog, now streaming on The Criterion Channel.
Criterion Now – Episode 95 – Temple Drake, Agnes Varda, RoboCop
September 08, 2019 12:45Mark Hurne is back! We dig into a number of topics beginning with some of the upcoming Arrow releases that have Criterion crossover.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 58 – Pierre Granier-Deferre’s The Widow Couderc
August 31, 2019 14:00David is joined by first-time guest Adam Spieckerman to discuss a film starring Simone Signoret and Alain Delon, based on a novel by Georges Simenon.
Episode 202 – William Wyler’s The Heiress
August 29, 2019 00:00Trevor, Scott and David convene to sift through the motives and malice driving this compelling, Oscar-winning adaptation of Henry James's Washington Square.
Criterion Now – Episode 94 – November 2019 Announcements, Teal Ray, Olympic Films
August 25, 2019 19:15Jill Blake and Matt Gasteier join as we get to announcements beyond spine 1000.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 57 – Alan J. Pakula’s Klute
August 24, 2019 13:30Here's your chance to tap into a lurid three-way conversation with David, Robert and Trevor about sex, murder and paranoia. We got the whole thing on tape!
Criterion Reflections – Episode 56 – Reginald Mills’ Tales of Beatrix Potter
August 15, 2019 22:40David is joined by new guest Peter Webb to talk about this family-friendly matinee feature, currently streaming on the Criterion Channel.
Comic Con 2019 Preview Podcast
July 17, 2019 11:59Ryan is joined by Matt Patterson to preview the Comic Con 2019 panels and events that they're looking forward to.
Episode 201 – Ten Years!
July 07, 2019 00:40Ryan is joined by Arik, David, Scott, and Josh to discuss the podcast’s ten-year anniversary, as well as a few Criterion-related topics.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 55 – Ingmar Bergman’s The Touch
June 24, 2019 12:00David is joined by Jordan Essoe and first-time guest, television director Norman Buckley, to discuss this long-neglected English language film by Ingmar Bergman.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 54 – Robert Altman’s McCabe & Mrs. Miller
June 14, 2019 17:00David is joined by Trevor Berrett, Brad McDermott and William Remmers for a whole lotta talk (just one voice at a time!) about this New Hollywood take on the classic western.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 53 – Roberto Rossellini’s Socrates
May 16, 2019 22:13David enters into a dialog with Josh Hornbeck that, while perhaps not quite Socratic, is at least Socrat-ish.