Spotlight

Nov 15, 2022 — An ongoing series spotlights films by women directors made in eastern Europe during the Soviet era.

Jun 1, 2022 — UCLA spotlights a diverse array of American lives depicted in films made between 1984 and 2020.

May 3, 2022 — A Melbourne Cinémathèque series of double bills spotlights Lang’s penchant for drilling into the darkest recesses of human nature.

Apr 6, 2021 — The new issue spotlights some of the most notable films from this year’s Berlinale—and more.

Jun 19, 2020 — Along with Juneteenth and Pride Month viewing suggestions, we’re spotlighting interviews with Euzhan Palcy, Bill Forsyth, the Ross brothers, and more.

May 15, 2020 — Directors, actors, and critics look back on their most memorable moments in movie theaters, and the BFI spotlights the best of Japanese cinema.

Apr 22, 2019 — The independent program of first and second features spotlights fresh talent from around the world.

Mar 22, 2019 — This week spotlights George Cukor, Chantal Akerman, Straub-Huillet, Antonioni, and the feud between Clint Eastwood and Pauline Kael.

Feb 21, 2019 — The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s series Neighboring Scenes spotlights promising new talents.

Jun 17, 2026 — Channel Calendars This month on the Criterion Channel, celebrate the hundredth birthday of the great Harry Dean Stanton, delight in the twists and thrills of our Murderous Melodramas collection, or binge the surreal cult-favorite TV series The Prisoner. There’s so...