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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 actor and writer reflects on the impact that Lena Dunham’s Tiny Furniture has had on her work, talks about finding Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown relatable, and discusses the uncomfortable humor in Happiness.
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 talks about falling in love with Some Like It Hot at a young age, praises Lili Taylor’s and River Phoenix’s tender performances in Dogfight, and shares the profound effect that Streetwise has had on her.
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 and authorexplains why everyone should be required to experience the work of Laurie Anderson, praises the way Kes portrays the relationship between man and nature, and talks about how A Room with a View turned him into a...
The actor shares her longtime love for the films of Akira Kurosawa, talks about seeing Children of Paradise at an art-house cinema in the 1940s, and fondly recalls riding a scooter with Richard Roundtree.
The writer, director, and actor returns to the Criterion Closet, where he shares how he and cinematographer Maceo Bishop studied documentaries like The War Room when making their new film The Smashing Machine, shouts out the singular performances in Carnal...
The singer-songwriter shares why Thelma & Louise was a North Star when writing her first album, praises the way Days of Heaven immerses viewers in its beauty, and talks about her deep affection for Grey Gardens.
The writer and director talks about the influence of Samuel Fuller’s films on his own, shares what makes Fat Girl so viscerally devastating, and praises the legendary work of Youssef Chahine.