Criterion Close-Up

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Criterion Close-Up – Episode 61 – The Rose

2017-09-16--:--

Here is Mark and Aaron's first podcast together, about Mark Rydell's The Rose.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 60 – Julien Duvivier in the 1930s

2017-05-08--:--

Mark, Aaron, David and Trevor return for part two of our exploration of the under-appreciated French director, Julien Duvivier.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 59 – Late Spring and the Films of Yasujiro Ozu

2017-03-21--:--

Mark, Aaron and Matt Gasteier explore the filmmaking world of Yasujirō Ozu, centering on his pivotal masterpiece Late Spring (1949).

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 58 – Punch-Drunk Love and the Films of Paul Thomas Anderson

2017-02-08--:--

Mark and Aaron discuss Punch-Drunk Love and the career of Paul Thomas Anderson.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 57 – French 1930’s Part 2: Early Jean Renoir

2016-12-23--:--

Mark and Aaron continue the French 1930s series by exploring the early career of Jean Renoir.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 56 – Blood Simple

2016-11-21--:--

Mark and Aaron are joined by Keith Silva to look at the Coen Brothers' debut to cap of #Noirvember.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 55 – Cronos

2016-11-15--:--

Mark and Aaron tackle Guillermo Del Toro's debut film, recently re-released as part of the Trilogía boxset.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 54 – Hausu Party

2016-10-31--:--

We let our hair down for Halloween and celebrate the oddity that is Ôbayashi's House (1977).

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 53 – The Vanishing

2016-10-26--:--

Mark and Aaron cover the Dutch and French horror/suspense classic, The Vanishing.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 52 – Carnival of Souls

2016-10-13--:--

Mark, Aaron and Eric Ford begin a month of horror with the micro-budget cult classic, Carnival of Souls.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 51 – Mystery Train & Jim Jarmusch

2016-10-06--:--

Mark and Aaron are joined by Marcus Pinn to explore the filmography of Jim Jarmusch, beginning with Mystery Train (1989).

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 50 – French 1930s 1: Silent to Sound, Jacques Feyder, Jean Vigo

2016-09-25--:--

Mark, Aaron and Scott Nye kick off the first of a seven episode series about French cinema i the 1930s.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 49 – Twilight Time Appreciation Show

2016-09-13--:--

We change things up by focusing on a boutique label, Twilight Time, that has found success through a unique business model.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 48 – Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman

2016-09-0601:39:40

Mark and Aaron are joined by Dave Eves to evaluate the massive Zatoichi serial starring Shintaro Katsu.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 47 – Downhill Racer & the Olympics

2016-08-25--:--

Mark and Aaron celebrate the Summer Olympics by exploring Downhill Racer, an independent film about the Winter Olympics.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 46 – First Anniversary Show

2016-08-17--:--

Mark and Aaron podcast in person, reflect on the first year of the show, and what's to come.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 45 – In a Lonely Place & Humphrey Bogart Films

2016-07-27--:--

Mark and Aaron are joined by Matt Gasteier to explore Nicholas Ray's In a Lonely Place (1950) and evaluate Humphrey Bogart's body of work.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 44 – A Brighter Summer Day

2016-07-19--:--

Mark and Aaron are joined by Scott Nye to hash out the intricate themes, history, and nuance of Edward Yang's A Brighter Summer Day.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 43 – The Player

2016-07-08--:--

Mark and Aaron welcome old friend, Doug McCambridge to talk about Robert Altman's "Don't call it a" comeback film.

Criterion Close-Up – Episode 42 – Silent Film Music with Ben Model

2016-06-27--:--

Mark and Aaron welcome Ben Model, silent film historian, accompanist, distributor, and enthusiast.

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