Podcasts – CriterionCast

Podcasts – CriterionCast


Latest Episodes

Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 59: The Films of Carlos Saura – Part 3
October 05, 2023

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.

Criterion Reflections – Episode 138 – Melvin Van Peebles’ Don’t Play Us Cheap
September 22, 2023

David is joined by Richard Doyle and a first-time guest, actor/filmmaker Aaron Strand, to discuss this film adaptation of a barrier-breaking Broadway musical.

Criterion Reflections – Episode 137 – Hanzo the Razor
August 30, 2023

We discuss Shintaro Katsu's "life after Zatoichi" project, three films about a principled cop in Edo-era Japan, renowned for his fighting skills and infamous interrogation techniques.

Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 58: Ishirō Honda’s Kaiju Cinema – Part Two
July 30, 2023

Critic and YouTube creator Celeste de la Cabra joins Josh for a journey into the Criterion Channels permanent, streaming-only library, and a conversation about three films from Japanese filmmaker and the master of kaiju cinema, Ishir Honda.

Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 57: The Films of Carlos Saura – Part 2
July 20, 2023

Friend-of-the-show Michael Hutchins returns for a deep dive into the Criterion Channels permanent, streaming-only library, and a conversation about the next three films from Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura.

Criterion Reflections – Episode 136 – Brian De Palma’s Sisters
June 27, 2023

David dissects Brian De Palma's breakout thriller with Richard Doyle and first-time guest Robert Baum.

Inside the Box – Episode 17 – The Qatsi Trilogy
June 21, 2023

In this episode of Inside the Box, Trevor and David discuss Godfrey Reggio's The Qatsi Trilogy, featuring the films Koyaanisqatsi(1983),Powaqqatsi(1988), andNaqoyqatsi(2002).

Criterion Reflections – Episode 135 – Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day
April 25, 2023

David and his ensemble gather 'round the table to enjoy and engage with Fassbinder's winsome series about family life and the German working class.

Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 56: Ishirō Honda’s Kaiju Cinema – Part One
March 29, 2023

Critic and YouTube creator Celeste de la Cabra joins Josh for a journey into the Criterion Channels permanent, streaming-only library, and a conversation about three films from Japanese filmmaker and the master of kaiju cinema, Ishir Honda.

Criterion Reflections – Episode 134 – Bernardo Bertolucci’s Last Tango in Paris
March 25, 2023

David and guests share their thoughts on this sensational, scandalous landmark film from 1972 that still stirs up strong reactions today.