Robert M. Young: The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
This week, The Criterion Collection released Robert M. Young’s The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, a film portraying the 1901 manhunt that started due to an act of poor translation.
Film Reviews
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger: A Matter of Life and Death
This week The Criterion Collection released Powell & Pressburger’s 1946 film, A Matter of Life and Death, and it’s a beautiful presentation of one of the most acclaimed films of all time.
King Hu: Dragon Inn
King Hu’s 1967 film Dragon Inn is a fun and beautiful early wuxia classic. The Criterion Collection recently released it on home video.
Víctor Erice: El Sur
Víctor Erice’s 1983 film, El Sur, is a masterpiece that feels all the more perfect for being, technically, “unfinished.” The Criterion Collection recently released a new home video edition of the film.
Lino Brocka: Manila in the Claws of Light
Lino Brocka’s 1975 film, Manila in the Claws of Light, is an important social parable played out on the real, gritty streets. It is easy to recommend The Criterion Collection’s recent home video release of this strong film.
The Eclipse Viewer 63: Ingrid Bergman’s Swedish Years Part II
In this episode of The Eclipse Viewer, David and Trevor discuss the final three films in the latest Eclipse Series release, Eclipse Series 46: Ingrid Bergman’s Swedish Years.
Paul Schrader: Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Paul Schrader’s Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is a beautiful film that engages beautifully with its complex subject, the Japanese author Yukio Mishima. The Criterion Collection recently released it on Blu-ray, and it’s one of my favorite releases of the year . . . or ever.
Frank Borzage: Moonrise
Frank Borzage’s 1948 film Moonrise is a lyrical noir with a lot to love but with some significant problems. The strengths, though, make it worth grappling with. The Criterion Collection recently released Borzage’s late film on home video.
The Eclipse Viewer 62: Ingrid Bergman’s Swedish Years Part I
In this episode of The Eclipse Viewer, David and Trevor discuss the first three films in the latest Eclipse Series release, Eclipse Series 46: Ingrid Bergman’s Swedish Years.
Leo McCarey: The Awful Truth
This week The Criterion Collection is releasing Leo McCarey’s 1937 film, The Awful Truth, on home video. This is a great presentation of a landmark film.