The Criterion Collection
The writer-director talks about how Federico Fellini and John Waters gave him the passion and confidence to become a filmmaker, shares his poignant experience watching Claudine as a young man, and selects favorites such as Pickup on South Street, Do...
The legendary photographer and filmmaker talks about the inspiring beauty of Marlene Dietrich, reminiscences about the great actor and screenwriter Carole Eastman, and selects favorites such as On the Waterfront and ’Round Midnight.
The late icon of French cinema brought his impossible good looks and air of cool detachment to films by Luchino Visconti, Jean-Pierre Melville, and other European masters.
The iconic actor shares her profound connection to Hirokazu Kore-eda’s After Life, recalls the deep impact Gena Rowlands had on her life and career, and selects favorites by Gordon Parks, Jim Jarmusch, Albert Brooks, and John Sayles.
The legendary actor talks about her lifelong love of Bette Davis, reminisces about working with John Cassavetes, and selects favorites by Hal Ashby, Gillian Armstrong, and Bill Forsyth.
The director of Blink Twice is joined by the film’s star in sharing their love for John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands, praising Paris Is Burning as “the greatest documentary of all time,” and selecting favorites, from Harlan County USA and...
The award-winning actor and star of Fancy Dance is joined by the film’s director in praising the brilliance of Kelly Reichardt, sharing their connection to After Life and Frances Ha, and selecting favorites by Martin Scorsese and Hirokazu Kore-eda.
The Academy Award–winning producer praises Claire Denis’s portrayal of masculinity in Beau travail, talks about the lessons he learned from Luis Buñuel’s producer Serge Silberman, and selects favorites by friends and collaborators, including The Last Wave, The Double Life of...
The comedian, actor, and author reflects on what Alex Cox’s Walker has to say about American history, talks about the subtle depth of Two-Lane Blacktop, and praises performances by Peter Falk and Walter Matthau.