The Criterion Collection

The Thin Red Line

Terrence Malick

thejslewis: “Malick's coverage on WWII is poetic collage of soldiers and souls. The beauty and hell of war have never been more apparent.”

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

David Fincher

thejslewis: “The story of Benjamin Button is so unique that we realize how special each and every one of us are. A real fantasy.”

The Hidden Fortress

Akira Kurosawa

Throne of Blood

Akira Kurosawa

M

Fritz Lang

thejslewis: “Who is killing the children? Fritz Lang's film revolutionized filmmaking techniques and made an early psycho-thriller for history.”

The Royal Tenenbaums

Wes Anderson

thejslewis: “This dysfunctional family is draped from wall to wall in a hilarious, highly-functioning romp from Wes Anderson and the usual suspects. A favorite.”

Traffic

Steven Soderbergh

thejslewis: “This frightening look into drug trafficking relies on superb performances seen through Soderberg's vision. A must-see.”

Yojimbo/Sanjuro Box Set

Akira Kurosawa

thejslewis: “This freelance samurai is among cinema's most memorable anti-heroes. He just wants to save the village and be back home for a meal and a nap.”

Slacker

Richard Linklater

thejslewis: “Linklater's indie experiment totally changed my notion of storytelling through films. Filmmakers and audience, the camera is our tour guide.”

Seven Samurai

Akira Kurosawa

thejslewis: “The first Criterion Collection I ever owned. Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece is a timeless tell of sacrifice and sorrow. One of the best films ever made.”

Time Bandits

Terry Gilliam

thejslewis: “Yet another unique adventure courtesy of Terry Gilliam. It's "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" gone to the art-house.”