Three Fantastic Journeys by Karel Zeman
Today The Criterion Collection released a fun set featuring There Fantastic Journeys by Karel Zeman. It’s definitely worthy of a deep dive!
Trevor Berrett
Anniversaries Readalong: February 26 – March 3, 1968
Come here to talk about Uwe Johnson’s Anniversaries, covering February 26 – March 3, 1968.
Alice Munro: “What Is Remembered”
Trevor and Betsy take a look at Alice Munro’s “What Is Remembered,” from Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage.
Hiroshi Teshigahara: Antonio Gaudí
Hiroshi Teshigahara’s Antonio Gaudí, his 1984 film that explores the work of the great architect, was a wonderful surprise to me! It’s now out on Blu-ray from The Criterion Collection.
Anna Kavan: Machines in the Head: Selected Stories
NYRB Classics new selection of stories, Machines in the Head, is a great place to start getting to know the work of Anna Kavan, whose fascinating and troubled life gave inspiration to some exquisite stories.
Pier Paolo Pasolini: Teorema
This week The Criterion Collection is releasing Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Teorema, from 1968. It’s an elusive film, and I never know if I love it or hate it . . . which means it’s a film I love to revisit.
Anniversaries Readalong: February 19 – 25, 1968
Come here to talk about Uwe Johnson’s Anniversaries, covering February 19 – 25, 1968.
The Criterion Collection Announces May 2020 Releases
The Criterion Collection has announced what they’ll be releasing in May of 2020.
Alfonso Cuarón: Roma
Today The Criterion Collection released a stacked edition of Alfonso Cuarón’s personal 2018 film Roma. Here are some of my thoughts on the film as well as on this edition.