The Criterion Collection

The Killer

John Woo

3 Silent Classics by Josef von Sternberg

Josef von Sternberg

Insomnia

Erik Skjoldbjærg

The Silence of the Lambs

Jonathan Demme

The Last Emperor

Bernardo Bertolucci

Diabolique

Henri-Georges Clouzot

The Night of the Hunter

Charles Laughton

Gimme Shelter

David Maysles, Albert Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin

Missing

Costa-Gavras

Love Streams

John Cassavetes

In Cold Blood

Richard Brooks

Jackson Schreiber: “Featuring chilling performances by Blake and Wilson, Brook's crime-drama masterpiece is filled with unsettling dialogue and wonderful cinematography.”

Gilda

Charles Vidor

Kind Hearts and Coronets

Robert Hamer

The Seventh Seal

Ingmar Bergman

The Bad Sleep Well

Akira Kurosawa

In a Lonely Place

Nicholas Ray

Jackson Schreiber: “Humphrey Bogart is at his most sensitive in this hidden gem from the underappreciated Nicholas Ray, who carries the film to its tragic ending.”

The Killing

Stanley Kubrick

Jackson Schreiber: “Kubrick's first truly superb film finds Sterling Hayden in top form as a ruthless thief, all while being one of the last fantastic film noirs.”

Paths of Glory

Stanley Kubrick

Jackson Schreiber: “Kubrick's anti-war masterpiece, featuring a stellar performance by Kirk Douglas, is among the pantheon of the greatest films ever made.”

Kiss Me Deadly

Robert Aldrich

Jackson Schreiber: “Ralph Meeker defines tough P.I.s with Mike Hammer, and Aldrich never lets up on the tension, always keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.”

The Brood

David Cronenberg

Jackson Schreiber: “Eerily combining horror and drama, Cronenberg's first masterpiece contrasts the relationship between parent and child with gruesome violence.”

Nashville

Robert Altman

Anatomy of a Murder

Otto Preminger

Jackson Schreiber: “Featuring electrifying performances by James Stewart and George C. Scott, Preminger's seminal courtroom drama crackles with intensity and virtuosity.”

Don't Look Now

Nicolas Roeg

Jackson Schreiber: “Filled with guilt and dread, Roeg's film features wonderful cinematography, superb lead performances, and an outstanding twist ending.”

Ace in the Hole

Billy Wilder

Jackson Schreiber: “Kirk Douglas shines as the ruthless reporter Chuck Tatum, while Wilder's script shows how desperate and crafty one will become to gain prominence.”

The Fugitive Kind

Sidney Lumet

Jackson Schreiber: “Featuring an electrifying performance by Marlon Brando, Sidney Lumet's film is brilliant, with superb black-and-white photography.”

House

Nobuhiko Obayashi

Jackson Schreiber: “Acting as a fever-dream throughout, House, despite its oddness, is an outstanding film, having excellent scenes of artsy and peculiar horror.”

Eraserhead

David Lynch

Jackson Schreiber: “David Lynch's debut is an eerie, dark masterpiece, with phenomenal camerawork and superb performances, all brought together by Lynch's direction.”

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Philip Kaufman

Jackson Schreiber: “Featuring a superb performance by Daniel Day-Lewis, Kaufman's slow-moving romantic drama is never dull and always looks beautiful.”

Black Narcissus

Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger

Jackson Schreiber: “Featuring exquisite cinematography and a phenomenal performance by Kathleen Byron, the Archers created another visual masterpiece to be treasured.”

Man Bites Dog

Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel and Benoit Poelvoorde

Hard Boiled

John Woo

Jackson Schreiber: “John Woo's direction shines in this violent action flick, keeping control of the madness that ensues. Chow Yun-Fat excels as the cop bent on revenge.”

Spartacus

Stanley Kubrick

Jackson Schreiber: “The greatest ancient epic put to film, due largely to its thrilling action scenes, intelligent script, and numerous outstanding performances.”

Macbeth

Roman Polanski

If....

Lindsay Anderson

Jackson Schreiber: “Featuring one of Malcolm McDowell's greatest roles, this superb satire on boarding schools never grows dull due to McDowell and its brilliant script.”

Blood Simple

Joel Coen

Jackson Schreiber: “With M. Emmet Walsh stealing the show as the sleazy private eye, the Coen Brothers' debut film is tense, gripping, and never relents throughout.”

Army of Shadows

Jean-Pierre Melville

Jackson Schreiber: “An excellent Melville thriller. Great performances all around and one of the greatest moods ever created in a film, never losing its tension.”

RoboCop

Paul Verhoeven

Jackson Schreiber: “Stunningly violent and satiric, Verhoeven's masterpiece is a non-stop thrill ride, with a memorable performance by Peter Weller.”

Richard III

Laurence Olivier

Jackson Schreiber: “Richard III stands above other Shakespeare films due to a career-defining performance by Laurence Olivier and its achingly beautiful cinematography.”

Hamlet

Laurence Olivier

Jackson Schreiber: “With amazing mood conveyed by Olivier's direction and the black-and-white camerawork, Oliver's production of Hamlet is a gem of Shakespeare films.”

Henry V

Laurence Olivier

Jackson Schreiber: “Visually magnificent and featuring a great performance from Laurence Olivier, Henry V is a superb film that set the bar for future Shakespeare films.”

Dead Ringers

David Cronenberg

Jackson Schreiber: “Jeremy Irons steals the show as the Mantle twins, and outstanding camera effects make this Cronenberg film one of his best.”

Heaven’s Gate

Michael Cimino

Jackson Schreiber: “Unjustly criticized upon release, Cimino's masterpiece is one of the most visually stunning films ever, and features great performances all around.”

The Last Temptation of Christ

Martin Scorsese

Jackson Schreiber: “One of Scorsese's best. Eerie, with fluid, beautiful cinematography, featuring wonderful performances from everybody, especially Willem Dafoe.”

A Woman Under the Influence

John Cassavetes

Jackson Schreiber: “Gena Rowlands is superb as the housewife going through a mental breakdown, and Cassavetes holds the film together with his outstanding direction.”

Notorious

Alfred Hitchcock

Jackson Schreiber: “Hitchcock's classic thriller is a genre high point. Very suspenseful with excellent performances from Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, and Claude Rains.”

Grand Illusion

Jean Renoir

Jackson Schreiber: “Featuring an excellent performance from Erich von Stroheim and stupendous camera work, Grand Illusion is one of the greatest war films ever made. ”

Le Samouraï

Jean-Pierre Melville

Jackson Schreiber: “Alain Delon's excellent performance as a sharp-dressed, lethal gangster and Melville's tight direction make this film a crime thriller classic.”

The Innocents

Jack Clayton

Jackson Schreiber: “Chilling, well acted, and visually spectacular, Jack Clayton's horror film is still unmatched as the definitive ghost story on film, despite its age.”

La dolce vita

Federico Fellini

Jackson Schreiber: “Fellini's critique on stardom is still his masterpiece. Despite the length, it still is extremely enjoyable to watch and is very well acted.”

Burden of Dreams

Les Blank

Jackson Schreiber: “Showcasing the madness people will go through for their art, Blank's documentary about the making of Fitzcarraldo is still an outstanding film.”

High and Low

Akira Kurosawa

Jackson Schreiber: “One of Akira Kurosawa's best. Thrilling, with a suspenseful atmosphere, featuring one of the most sadistic, despicable villains in film history.”

Withnail and I

Bruce Robinson

Jackson Schreiber: “Absolutely hilarious. This cult film is one of the best films to come out of Britain. Richard E. Grant steals the show as the booze-laden Withnail.”

The Royal Tenenbaums

Wes Anderson

Jackson Schreiber: “A very depressing story...and also features one of the finest ensemble casts in film history. Everyone is brilliant, and the script is perfect.”

The Third Man

Carol Reed

Jackson Schreiber: “One of the best films ever made. Atmospheric, thrilling, yet also intelligent, well-written, and perfectly acted. A masterpiece of film noir.”