The Criterion Collection
The writer and director reflects on the influence that Melvin Van Peebles had on him when he was a film student, talks about how Ermanno Olmi and Ousmane Sembène made films that speak to humanity, and selects favorites such as...
The longtime creative partners share their love for Albert Brooks, praise Jackie Chan as “the funniest living human being,” and talk about referencing The Cranes Are Flying for their new show The Studio.
The director and producer reminisces about the emotional impact of his early moviegoing experiences, shares his passion for the films of Federico Fellini, and talks about the profound thrill of watching Steve McQueen’s Hunger and Wim Wenders’ Pina for the...
The chaotic cult films of this American original are characterized by dark, absurdist humor, fantastical world-building, and eccentric characters.
These Criterion editions showcase Scorsese's unparalleled storytelling prowess and groundbreaking contributions to the art of filmmaking, offering an immersive journey into the gritty and profound landscapes of human experience.
Known for playing helpless but lovable neurotics, this brilliant performer has also written and directed some of the sharpest satires of modern American culture, all characterized by his singularly dry sense of humor.
Beloved for their biting humor and relentlessly suspenseful narratives, the films of this South Korean auteur are thrilling studies of class warfare and corruption.
An instantly recognizable icon of the twentieth century, this pioneering actor and director blended slapstick humor with poignant social commentary in some of the most beloved comedies of the silent era.
The acclaimed actor shares his affection for the dark humor of The Cremator, credits Benicio del Toro with introducing him to the films of Kaneto Shindo, and praises Mexican-cinema classics like Canoa: A Shameful Memory and Amores perros.
In her raw, evocative dramas, this acclaimed French director has examined the effects of colonialism in Africa and the human struggle for intimacy in a violent and alienating world.