The Criterion Collection

“It's not well known, but apparently Richard O'Brien frog-marched his theatrical collaborators out to a screening of BTVOTD and told them that this was the kind of experience he intended Rocky Horror . . .”

SeeingI on John Waters Goes Beyond the Valley of the Dolls,
2016-09-28

“Short, sweet, and to the point. A great defense for Mizoguchi's fixation and portrayal of some. Unfortunately, to the day, his compassion can be misunderstood. ”

Julian cole on Women Through Mizoguchi’s Lens,
2016-09-26

“The Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley was where I first saw another Criterion film, The Last Picture Show! ”

Steven J. on Repertory Pick: Ozu in Berkeley,
2016-09-23

“Good bits from the interview! While I don't entirely agree with Tourner's assertion about films which depict mundane reality, I do agree that there is nothing wrong with films which provide escapism . . .”

Cathy Earnshaw on Jacques Tourneur on Val Lewton and Cinematic Escapism,
2016-09-23

“One of the best written and in equal measure most entertaining to read essays to be found in the Criterion "introductory" canon.”

Kriseye on Europa: Night Train,
2016-09-22