The Criterion Collection
The composer, producer, and performer shares what he learned from La Bamba, talks about seeing his community reflected in Menace II Society, and praises the vibrancy of Black Orpheus.
The writer and director talks about the influence of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, shares his love for Original Cast Album: “Company,” and takes his chances on a series of blind selections.
The legendary musician, filmmaker, and visual artist talks about The Color of Pomegranates and how it challenges the idea of what a film can be, shouts out Neil Young’s Dead Man score, and shares his affection for the sentimentality in...
The legendary Iranian filmmaker explored the boundaries between reality and fiction, the complexities of childhood, and the beauty of his country’s landscapes.
The musician selects classic love stories like I Know Where I’m Going! and The Earrings of Madame de . . ., talks about the dramatic suspense of Elevator to the Gallows, and reenacts a favorite moment from Band of Outsiders.
The actor selects favorite horror films like Videodrome and The Vanishing, talks about connecting with the work of Gregg Araki, and recommends that everyone watch Todd Haynes’s Safe.
Both veteran filmmakers and new voices took cinema into exciting territory as the end of the millennium approached.
From the rise of the Hollywood teen comedy to the emergence of France’s cinéma du look, the filmmaking trends of this wild decade yielded some unforgettable classics.
This titan of world cinema, arguably India’s most celebrated director, made deeply humanistic films that explore the effects of modernization and the tensions within Bengali society.
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.