The Influence

Jul 7, 2010 — Frederick Elmes has served as cinematographer on some of the most acclaimed American movies of the past four decades, including Eraserhead, River’s Edge, Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart, Broken Flowers, and Synecdoche, New York. The films in the Criterion Collection...

No one has influenced modern filmmaking more than this French New Wave pioneer. He was one of our greatest lyricists on historical trauma, religion, and the legacy of cinema.

The actor and star of Babygirl expresses his love for the films of Lino Brocka, praises his costar Nicole Kidman’s performance in To Die For, and talks about being influenced by such filmmakers as Mike Leigh and Harmony Korine.

The Oscar-nominated screenwriter of One Night in Miami . . . selects a handful of favorite films, including an animated movie that haunted his childhood and a classic courtroom drama that has influenced his approach to dialogue.

Nov 25, 2025 — Having broken through in over-the-top horror movies, Kier turned in arresting performances in films by Fassbinder, Lars von Trier, and Gus Van Sant.

Sep 26, 2025 — The week brings a celebration of restorationists and the new and younger audiences showing up to see their work.

Aug 19, 2025 — This month’s programming celebrates the centenary of the great American filmmaker Robert Altman, the career of Oscar-winning actor Jodie Foster, and much more.

Jun 17, 2025 — This July, find love under the sun with our Summer Romances collection and flirt with the seductive dangers of Miami’s most thrilling neonoirs.

May 31, 2024 — This week revives the ghost of Fellini and overflows with conversations about movies, movies, and more movies.

Sep 29, 2023 — The week brings conversations with Hal Hartley, Todd Haynes, Christine Vachon, Pedro Costa, Wang Bing, and Rita Azevedo Gomes.