The Criterion Collection
The director of Beau Is Afraid talks about one of the best experiences he’s had in a movie theater, the inspiration he’s taken from Karel Zeman, and the possibility that Cure is “the greatest movie ever made.”
The comedian, actor, and podcaster picks up a couple of classic westerns, a favorite movie that has long eluded his comprehension, and a John Waters film he considers “one of the only weapons against fascism we have.”
From zany, hyperkinetic thrillers to swooning romances, these films showcase the energy and talent fueling one of the most vibrant cinematic hubs in Asia.
Cecilia Cenciarelli is in charge of the research and special projects department at the Cineteca di Bologna, where she has been working as an archivist since 2000. For several years, she has supervised the digitization, cataloguing, and research for Charles...
Richard Porton is one of the editors of Cineaste in New York. He is the author of Film and the Anarchist Imagination and the editor of Dekalog 3: On Film Festivals.
Stephen Winer was one of the original writers for Late Night with David Letterman. He has also written for comedians Robert Klein and Dick Van Dyke and the Disney Channel’s The All New Mickey Mouse Club.
One of the first feminist film theorists, Claire Johnston (1940–1987) was the author of Notes on Women's Cinema (1973).
Essays
Nov 26, 2018 — The legendary filmmaker possessed the greatest speaking voice in American cinema, and The Magnificent Ambersons represents the summit of his work as a vocal actor.
On the Channel
Feb 12, 2018 — Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro shares heartfelt appreciations for eleven of his favorite films in the collection.
On the Channel
Aug 24, 2017 — Professor Jeff Smith illustrates how, under the constraints of a low budget and compressed shooting schedule, Rainer Werner Fassbinder arrived at a minimalist approach that blended seamlessly with his subject matter.