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An Indonesian Classic in a New Light: A Conversation on the Landmark Restoration of After the Curfew
Two key figures in the pathbreaking project, Lisabona Rahman and Lintang Gitomartoyo, discuss its significance for Indonesian cinema, the challenges they faced while working on it, and the legacy of the film’s director, Usmar Ismail.
The Criterion Channel’s March 2021 Lineup
Giddy up, movie lovers! This month on the Channel, our Black Westerns series leads the charge, highlighting films that have challenged the myths of the Old West to tell the stories of African Americans on the frontier.
An Inside Look at Brooklyn-Based Artist Juan Miguel Marin’s Meditative Process
The man behind the artwork for our releases of The Cremator, Man Push Cart, and Chop Shop talks with us about how his Ecuadorian roots and his love of performance inform his enigmatic images.
The Intricate Portraiture at the Heart of Our Mandabi Release
New York–based artist Ify Chiejina walks us through the multifaceted process of creating four new pieces inspired by Ousmane Sembène’s 1968 satire.
Lili Horvát’s Top 10
The director of Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time chooses a selection of masterpieces that shaped her desire to become a filmmaker.
Remembering Giuseppe Rotunno, a Gentle Maestro
Criterion’s technical director pays tribute to the late, great cinematographer, who worked in both Italy and the U.S., and whose brilliant eye and warm personality were well known in the film world.
10 Things I Learned: Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
This portrait of the legendary singer-songwriter on tour in 1975 was nearly a decade in the making. The producer of our just-released edition takes a close look at the special period in Dylan’s career that the film captures.
The Criterion Channel’s February 2021 Lineup
We’re thrilled to be celebrating Black History Month with spotlights on Gordon Parks, Ruby Dee, Madeline Anderson, William Greaves, Bill Duke, and other acclaimed filmmakers.
The Problem-Solving Artist Behind Our Amores perros Cover
Internationally renowned artist Pedro Reyes shares his inspirations for this new piece, including a Mexican stone carving and the poster for Jaws.
Matthew Modine’s Closet Picks
During a trip to our offices, the actor reminisced about working with legendary directors like Robert Altman and Stanley Kubrick.
The Gift of Room Tone
One of our editors made this as a gift for the Criterion community. We hope you enjoy it!
The Criterion Channel’s January 2021 Lineup
The stars are aligned for the first month of the New Year, with programs spotlighting icons of the screen like Jane Fonda, Peter Sellers, and Raj Kapoor.
Carrie Coon’s Top 10
The Emmy- and Tony-nominated actor chooses a list of favorites with an emphasis on unforgettable female performances.
The Criterion Channel’s December 2020 Lineup
As the year draws to a close, we’re serving up blasts from Hollywood’s past, visions of an Afrofuturist world, and much more.
Pietro Marcello’s Top 10
The director of Martin Eden chooses a selection of films dear to his heart, including classics that made a deep impression on him in childhood.
The Criterion Channel’s November 2020 Lineup
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we’re grateful to the preservationists who keep film history alive. This month is packed with some revelatory restorations from The Film Foundation, in celebration of its thirtieth birthday.
10 Things I Learned: The Gunfighter
The producer of our edition of Henry King’s brooding western shares interesting facts he uncovered about the veteran director’s career, the origin of the film’s protagonist, and a Bob Dylan song inspired by its story line.
Isabel Sandoval’s Top 10
The director of the acclaimed new film Lingua Franca chooses a selection of movies she loves, including ones that have inspired her to break the rules of genre and narrative.
The Lady Eve’s Long Road to High Definition
Preston Sturges’s screwball masterpiece is one of the most beloved Hollywood comedies of all time, but a lack of good film materials held up our recently released Blu-ray upgrade for years.
The Criterion Channel’s October 2020 Lineup
Genre fans rejoice! October kicks off with a ’70s Horror series and the head-spinningly eclectic films of the New Korean Cinema.
John Dwyer’s Closet Picks
The underground rock veteran (and founding member of the band Osees, a.k.a. Thee Oh Sees or Oh Sees) stopped by our office to stock up on an eclectic mix of cinematic thrills.
Amy Seimetz’s Top 10
The multitalented filmmaker behind Sun Don’t Shine (now playing on the Criterion Channel) and She Dies Tomorrow shares a list of favorites that subvert narrative convention and dive into the mysteries of identity.
The Brush Behind the Film: How Painter Hélène Delmaire Created Our Portrait of a Lady on Fire Cover
The artist’s intensive collaboration with director Céline Sciamma yielded a wealth of preliminary studies that came in handy for the cover image of our edition.
The Criterion Channel’s September 2020 Lineup
Documentaries lead the charge this month on the Criterion Channel, with a wide-ranging offering of nonfiction films as formally imaginative and emotionally riveting as any scripted drama.