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David Cronenberg: The Brood

October 13, 2015October 13, 2015 by Trevor Berrett

Today The Criterion Collection is releasing David Cronenberg’s 1979 film The Brood. Trevor reviews the film and the Criterion Collection release. Read the full post.

Categories David Cronenberg, Film Reviews Tags Criterion Collection 4 Comments

Charles Chaplin: Modern Times

October 2, 2015 by Trevor Berrett

Trevor continues to look at the films of Charlie Chaplin with a look at his 1936 film, Modern Times, the last film featuring The Tramp. Read the full post.

Categories Charles Chaplin, Film Reviews Tags Criterion Collection 1 Comment

Wes Anderson: Moonrise Kingdom

October 1, 2015September 22, 2015 by Trevor Berrett

When I walked out of the theater after seeing Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom in 2012, I told my wife I couldn’t wait for the Criterion release. The day has arrived! Today you can pick up Criterion’s beautiful and loving edition of Moonrise Kingdom. I share my thoughts on the film and the edition itself here. Read the full post.

Categories Film Reviews, Wes Anderson Tags Criterion Collection 7 Comments

Jean Renoir: A Day in the Country

July 4, 2017February 13, 2015 by Trevor Berrett

This week, The Criterion Collection released a lovely new restoration of Jean Renoir’s A Day in the Country. Trevor takes a look at the short, beautiful film. Read the full post.

Categories Film Reviews, Jean Renoir Tags Criterion Collection 9 Comments

Jack Clayton: The Innocents

October 16, 2017September 23, 2014 by Trevor Berrett

Trevor reviews Jack Clayton’s 1961 film The Innocents, a fantastic adaptation of Henry James’ ghost story classic The Turn of the Screw. The Criterion Collection released their edition of The Innocents on Blu-ray and DVD this week.

Categories Film Reviews, Jack Clayton Tags Criterion Collection 9 Comments

Ingmar Bergman: The Virgin Spring

June 20, 2018December 3, 2013 by Trevor Berrett

Trevor reviews Ingmar Bergman’s film, The Virgin Spring, a tale of innocence and revenge.

Categories Film Reviews, Ingmar Bergman Tags Criterion Collection, Film, Swedish 2 Comments

Andrei Tarkovsky: Solaris

September 28, 2018May 1, 2013 by Trevor Berrett

Trevor reviews Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1972 film about grief and sensation, Solaris. Read the full post.

Categories Andrei Tarkovsky, Film Reviews Tags Criterion Collection 4 Comments
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