Jean-Luc Godard: Masculin féminin
Recently The Criterion Collection released a Blu-ray upgrade of Jean-Luc Godard’s 1966 film Masculin féminin. While I have always struggled to embrace Godard’s work, this one got me in the right space.
Film Reviews
Frank Borzage: History Is Made at Night
Frank Borzage’s History Is Made at Night is a narrative tangle that nevertheless manages to be a lot of fun. The recent Criterion Collection edition is a fantastic way to discover and explore the film.
Jacques Rivette: Céline and Julie Go Boating
Today The Criterion Collection is releasing a two-disc home video edition of Jacques Rivette’s magical 1974 film, Céline and Julie Go Boating.
Djibril Diop Mambéty: Touki bouki
Today The Criterion Collection is releasing a standalone home video edition of Djibril Diop Mambéty’s masterpiece, Touki bouki.
Joyce Chopra: Smooth Talk
This week The Criterion Collection released Joyce Chopra’s 1985 film Smooth Talk, an adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been.”
Ramin Bahrani: Man Push Cart and Chop Shop
The Criterion Collection is releasing two films by Ramin Bahrani today: Man Push Cart and Chop Shop. They are each very much worth your attention.
Ousmane Sembène: Mandabi
Ousmane Sembène’s second feature, 1968’s Mandabi, explores the perilous state for older generations in post-colonial Senegal. It’s an important film. The Criterion Collections has released a new home video edition this week.
Larisa Shepitko: The Ascent
Larisa Shepitko’s The Ascent is a film that is as beautiful as it is harrowing. The Criterion Collection released a stacked Blu-ray home video edition today, and I give it my strongest recommendation.
Three Films by Luis Buñuel
The Criterion Collection is starting 2021 with a magnificent release: Three Films by Luis Buñuel, a box set featuring Buñuel’s final three films: The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972), The Phantom of Liberty (1974), and That Obscure Object of Desire (1977).
Claudia Weill: Girlfriends
Claudia Weill’s 1978 film, Girlfriends, was recently released on home video by The Criterion Collection. I strongly recommend it!