The Criterion Chat

Two friends talk about cinema and the Criterion Collection. Yeah, it's another podcast. You're welcome.

The Criterion Chat #109 - Sorcerer

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss William Friedkin's 1977 journey into the heart of darkness, "Sorcerer".

09-26
01:03:17

The Criterion Chat #108 - Traffic

It's the cross-promotion event of the summer! Nate, Matt, and Bryan head into traffic with Steven Soderbergh's "Traffic", a film about drug trafficking (not L.A.'s rush hour). After listening to our in-depth analysis here, check out a lighter Q&A on the film on our other podcast The Silver Screenings.Leave us a review wherever you get your shows and follow Nate, Matt, and Bryan on Letterboxd at:BlindBuyMedia https://boxd.it/2jJyfandBryan_P https://boxd.it/Rjp7

08-29
01:03:39

The Criterion Chat #107 - The Long Good Friday

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the classic British crime film "The Long Good Friday", released in 1980. How can we convince gangsters to go legit if this kind of stuff keeps happening?

07-26
58:24

The Criterion Chat #106 - Pandora's Box

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss G. W. Pabst's controversial 1929 silent film "Pandora's Box". Is there such a thing as silent Tarantino?

06-30
57:12

The Criterion Chat #105 - Kanal

In this episode, Nate and Matt venture into the dark tunnels of Andrzej Wajda's "Kanal", released in 1957.

05-30
47:55

The Criterion Chat #104 - The Gospel According to Matthew

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1964 film "The Gospel According to Matthew".

04-25
40:20

The Criterion Chat #103 - Paris, Texas

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Wim Wenders' celebrated yet baffling road movie "Paris, Texas", released in 1984.

03-28
01:01:24

The Criterion Chat #102 - No Country for Old Men

In this episode, friendos Nate and Matt discuss the 2007 film "No Country for Old Men", directed by Joel and Ethan Cohen.

02-28
01:15:54

The Criterion Chat #101 - Seven Samurai

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece "Seven Samurai", released in 1954.

01-31
01:12:59

The Criterion Chat #100 - Christmas Wish List #9

In this annual Christmas episode, Nate, Matt, and special guest Bryan share their wish lists for titles they'd like to see inducted into The Criterion Collection.

12-23
01:08:00

The Criterion Chat #99 - On the Waterfront

In this episode, Nate and Matt hit the docks to discuss Elia Kazan's 1954 classic "On the Waterfront".

11-29
52:45

The Criterion Chat #98 - Yi Yi

In this episode, Nate and Matt celebrate Halloween with a discussion on...Edward Yang's 2000 film "Yi Yi"? I guess so. There's a kid in the movie. Halloween is a kids' holiday. There's your connection. Deal with it.

10-31
51:54

The Criterion Chat #97 - Marketa Lazarová

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss František Vláčil's unrelenting 1967 period drama "Marketa Lazarová". Appreciate the comforts of modern life, folks.

09-27
51:13

The Criterion Chat #96 - Don't Look Now

In this episode, Nate and Matt confront death in Venice with Nicolas Roeg's controversial 1973 thriller "Don't Look Now".

08-30
48:52

The Criterion Chat #95 - Blow Out

In this episode, Nate and Matt present a meticulously assembled and mixed audio track containing a controversial and mysterious discussion on Brian De Palma's 1981 neo-noir thriller "Blow Out".

07-31
51:08

The Criterion Chat #94 - Picnic at Hanging Rock

In this episode, Nate and Matt brave the mysteries of Australia with Peter Weir's 1975 film "Picnic at Hanging Rock".

07-19
51:05

The Criterion Chat #93 - Purple Noon

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss René Clément's 1960 thriller "Purple Noon", starring Alain Delon, and not MATT DAMON.

05-31
56:25

The Criterion Chat #92 - Hiroshima mon amour

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Alain Resnais' 1959 French New Wave classic "Hiroshima mon amour".

04-29
53:59

The Criterion Chat #91 - Westfront 1918

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss G. W. Pabst's talkie debut "Westfront 1918", released in 1930.

03-30
45:56

The Criterion Chat #90 - Ivan's Childhood

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Andrei Tarkovsky's debut feature film "Ivan's Childhood", released in 1962.

03-01
55:15

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