The Influence

Nov 13, 1991 — Richard Lester’s Help! was the first of a new kind of rock-and-roll movie which altered the shape, face, and form of rock music. Before Help!, most of the rock-and-roll genre movies were simple, self contained films conceived in the narrowest...

The filmmaker shares how The Testament of Dr. Mabuse influenced The Dark Knight, talks about the importance of Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project, and praises the way David Lynch evokes dream logic on-screen.

The writer and director shares how an act of generosity from Wim Wenders changed his life, recalls how Working Girls influenced the tone of Exotica, and explores the “erotic energy” of Walkabout.

Sep 14, 2022 — Always innovating, Godard was one of the most vital and influential figures in the history of cinema.

Feb 24, 2022 — Next month on the Criterion Channel, we’re pushing the envelope with a series of the pre-Code films made by Paramount Pictures, a centenary tribute to Pier Paolo Pasolini, and a collection of groundbreaking concert documentaries.

Sep 30, 2020 — Genre fans rejoice! October kicks off with a ’70s Horror series and the head-spinningly eclectic films of the New Korean Cinema.

Jul 17, 2026 — Channel Calendars This month on the Criterion Channel, crank up the volume on our playlist of (actually good) rock biopics that go beyond cliché to explore the elusive place where inspiration sparks and musical legends are born. Our Southern Gothic...

Aug 27, 2025 — The summer’s been terrific for new movie magazines and filmmaker biographies.

Jul 28, 2025 — The ICA showcases the Argentine collective with screenings of six of their more than two dozen films.

Jul 1, 2025 — Made nearly two decades into Fritz Lang’s Hollywood career, this brutal noir is designed for maximum velocity and impact, eschewing the director’s accustomed flourishes in favor of a stark literalness.