The Criterion Collection
The actor shares his love for Stranger Than Paradise and Dekalog, talks about being both freaked out and deeply moved by The Tin Drum, and praises Richard E. Grant’s performance in Withnail and I as one of the best of...
The CEO and chairman of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group fondly reminisces about working with Jim Jarmusch early in his career, shares why Harlan County USA remains one of the most important documentaries of all time, and celebrates the independent...
The writer and director talks about how Girlfight reflects the vibrant spirit of director Karyn Kusama, praises Topsy-Turvy as his favorite Mike Leigh film, and takes home Hell’s Angels to watch with his wife, Hollywood historian Karina Longworth.
The writer and director praises Charles Burnett's portraits of families, talks about his meaningful connection to The Gospel According to Matthew, and shares his experience having Stan Brakhage as a professor.
The actor and director praises Black God, White Devil as one of the most important Brazilian films ever made, talks about the complex humanity of Il Posto, and reflects on why Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne are his favorite filmmakers.
The filmmaker and artist shares his intimate connection to The Color of Pomegranates, talks about the “invisible magic” of Edward Yang’s cinema, and praises the innovative cinematography in Tokyo Olympiad.
The writer and director returns to the Criterion Closet, where he talks about a moment from Black Narcissus that’s ingrained in his memory, shares what he loves about Max Ophuls and The Earrings of Madame de . . ., and...
The actor talks about My Darling Clementine and his newfound love of westerns, praises the timeless exploration of morality in 12 Angry Men, and looks back on auditioning for No Country for Old Men.
The actor praises the melancholy tenderness of A Canterbury Tale, shares his admiration for Derek Jarman’s creative genius, and selects favorites like Sweetie and L’humanité.
The actor and director talks about being influenced by cinematographer Gordon Willis, shares his affection for Peter Sellers’s comedy style, and selects films he’s excited to see for the first time, like Amores perros and Shampoo.