Podcasts – CriterionCast
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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.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 138 – Melvin Van Peebles’ Don’t Play Us Cheap
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
David and guests share their thoughts on this sensational, scandalous landmark film from 1972 that still stirs up strong reactions today.