The Criterion Collection
Spend Mother’s Day with some of the most memorable maternal figures in film history.
The actor, comedian, and screenwriter shares why he thinks Secrets & Lies is Mike Leigh’s “juiciest” work, praises the powerful simplicity of The Celebration, and selects contemporary films that have inspired him, like Anatomy of a Fall and The Worst...
The longtime friends and collaborators praise The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant and Klute as two of the most fashionable films of all time, share in their terror of Funny Games, and recommend favorites to each other like Flow...
Four surrealist dreams, a portrait of Bombay’s street life, a 1980s touchstone, an ecstatic documentary, a windswept enchantment, and one of the fastest and funniest films ever made
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...
Stocked with more than 1,000 of the greatest films from around the world, the Criterion Closet may offer more cinematic inspiration per square foot than any other place on the planet.
The actor recalls a memorable viewing of The Red Shoes, celebrates performances by Kirsten Dunst and Nicole Kidman, and shares why The Worst Person in the World made her want to work with Joachim Trier.
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 playwright and actor praises Do the Right Thing as the best film of the eighties, talks about the comfort of watching his favorite westerns, and selects Chicago cinema classics like Hoop Dreams and love jones.