The Criterion Chat: Recent Episodes
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Two friends talk about cinema and the Criterion Collection.
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss G. W. Pabst's talkie debut "Westfront 1918", released in 1930.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Andrei Tarkovsky's debut feature film "Ivan's Childhood", released in 1962.
In this episode, Nate and Matt spend magic hour with Terrence Malick's "Days of Heaven", released in 1978.
In this festive annual episode, Nate and Matt are joined by Bryan to discuss their classic and contemporary film picks for inclusion in the famed Criterion Collection.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Masaki Kobayashi's samurai classic "Harakiri", released in 1962.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Costa-Gavras' influential political thriller "Z", released in 1969.
In this episode, Nate and Matt face a podcast identity crisis during a discussion on "Infernal Affairs", directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, released in 2002. Or maybe it's a discussion on "The Departed", directed by Martin Scorsese, released in 2006.
In this episode, Nate and Matt drive through the dusty minefield that is Ridley Scott's "Thelma & Louise", released in 1991.
GET THE BOOK! GET THE BOOK! GET THE BOOK!
To be clear, we hope for a quick resolution to the strikes and stand for our hard-working writers and actors getting paid fairly. Unless, of course, the writers plan on turning out drivel like "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds", which inexplicably is going to have a musical episode or some nonsense. Some people may be concerned that more scripts like "Armageddon" are on the way. Huh, well.....perhaps STUDIOS MUST NEVER CAPITULATE.
Otherwise, in the wise word(s) of Al Pacino as Jimmy Hoffa:
SOLIDARITY! SOLIDARITY! SOLIDARITY!
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the silent hijinks of "The Kid Brother", starring Harold Lloyd and released in 1927.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese's "This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection", released in 2019.
In this episode, Nate and Matt pull back the curtain on Ingmar Bergman's 1958 film "The Magician".
In this episode, Nate and Matt reminisce about Wong Kar-Wai's nostalgic "Days of Being Wild", released in 1990.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Christopher Nolan's 1998 debut no-budget feature "Following".
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa's shocking 1997 film "Cure". The real shock? Matt actually likes a Horror film.
In this annual special, Nate, Matt, and special guest Bryan share their classic and contemporary film picks for future inclusion in The Criterion Collection.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Jean-Pierre Melville's 1961 drama "Leon Morin, Priest".
In this episode, Nate and Matt dig out their old MiniDV cams and discuss Thomas Vinterberg's 1998 Dogme 95 feature "The Celebration".
Nate and Matt turn the smoke machines on full blast for Michael Cimino's studio-imploding opus "Heaven's Gate", released in 1980.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Martin Scorsese's classic 1980 knockout "Raging Bull".
In this episode, Nate and Matt pour the scotch and adjust the microphone as they discuss Robert Altman's 1984 film "Secret Honor." Roberto, just erase all this.
Happy 4th! Let's get paranoid! Nate and Matt conspire to discuss Alan J. Pakula's 1974 thriller "The Parallax View".
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Luis Buñuel's critical darling "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie", released in 1972.
In this episode, Nate and Matt ponder Paolo Sorrentino's 2013 Oscar winner "The Great Beauty".
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss master director David Lean's 1954 comedic romp "Hobson's Choice". And you thought you could choose whether or not to listen...
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the brutal, baffling bullfighting film "The Moment of Truth," directed by Francesco Rosi.
In this episode, Nate and Matt survey the splendor of Sicily in Luchino Visconti's introspective 1963 epic "The Leopard."
In this annual episode, Nate and Matt are joined by special guest and friend Bryan to discuss their classic and contemporary film picks for inclusion in the Criterion Collection.
In this episode, Nate and Matt decipher the indecipherable yakuza film "Youth of the Beast", directed by Seijun Suzuki and released in 1963.
One May Enjoy This Episode, Hosted by Nate and Matt, Regarding an Account by Stanley Kubrick of the Misfortunes and Disasters Which Befell Barry Lyndon, Released in 1975.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Henri-Georges Clouzot's classic 1955 thriller "Diabolique."
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss John Frankenheimer's influential political thriller "The Manchurian Candidate," released in 1962. It's the kindest, bravest, warmest podcast I've ever known.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Wes Anderson's 2001 classic "The Royal Tenenbaums." How interesting! How bizarre!
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss John Cassavetes' overlooked neo-noir "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," released in 1976 and 1978.
In this episode, Nate and Matt close out Ingmar Bergman's Faith Trilogy with a discussion on "The Silence," released in 1963.
In this episode, Nate and Matt attempt to climb Terrence Malick's 2011 opus "The Tree of Life."
Two quasi-elderly men discuss the misadventures of truly elderly men in Martin Scorsese's sprawling "The Irishman," released in 2019. Pull over for a smoke break.
In this annual episode, Nate and Matt choose one classic and one contemporary film they would like to see included in the Criterion Collection. Will their wishes come true? Will they survive 2020? Will they continue to toil in obscurity? Time will tell.
In this episode, Nate and Matt face their fear of the English countryside and bear traps. As a bonus, they talk about Sam Peckinpah's landmark examination of violence: 1971's "Straw Dogs."
In this episode, Nate and Matt open figurative fire over Paweł Pawlikowski's "Cold War," released in 2018.
Nate and Matt. In a podcast about a film by Jean Luc Godard. 1963. "Contempt" was released. Theme de Camille plays endlessly
Get ready for some value, record collectors! Nate and Matt get spooky with Terry Zwigoff's 2001 black comedy "Ghost World."
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Cecil B. DeMille's 1927 silent epic "The King of Kings." Happy homebound Easter!
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Alfonso Cuarón's nostalgic Netflix epic "Roma," released in 2018.
Gather, comrades! Nate and Matt discuss Sergei Bondarchuk's late 1960s state-sponsored mega-epic "War and Peace." It's the USSR v. USA via celluloid!
In this annual episode, Nate and Matt discuss their wish list of one contemporary and one classic film they would like to see included in the Criterion Collection. They also discuss Scorsese v. Marvel, streaming, and the state of cinema as 2019 comes to an end.
Move over ObamaCare! Here comes the Jackie Chan Stunt Team! Starring in Jackie Chan's "Police Story!" Increasing health insurance premiums since 1985!
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Christian Mungiu's 2012 film "Beyond the Hills." Can't get a joke out of this one.
In this episode, Nate and Matt saw logs for Götz Spielmann's 2008 crime drama "Revanche."
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Yasujiro's Ozu's 1959 film "Floating Weeds," made before remakes were cool.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss John Ford's 1946 western "My Darling Clementine." I'm your huckleberry. Wrong movie.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Stanley Kubrick's 1960 epic "Spartacus." Don't talk in the kitchen.
Nate and Matt are buried in snow, so why not chat about "Winter Light," Ingmar Bergman's favorite film? Matt's first feature "Cotopaxi" is streaming on Amazon Prime. Shameless plug.
In this episode, Nate and Matt travel east with Satyajit Ray's 1955 classic "Pather Panchali." In this case, mispronouncing names does not equal disrespect.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Andrei Tarkovsky's "Stalker." Just like Tarkovsky, Matt took his time posting this. He wasn't in the zone. Enjoy.
In this annual special, Nate and Matt choose one classic and one contemporary film they would like to see inducted into the Criterion Collection. Oh, and they talk about some niche non-controversial thing called FilmStruck.
In this episode, Nate and Matt wrestle over Martin Scorsese's "The Last Temptation of Christ." Controversy? Yes, and as punishment God takes away the hosts' ability to speak, especially at the very very end.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Terrence Malick's 1998 masterwork "The Thin Red Line." All things shining. (The creators of this podcast recommend that it be played loud.)
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Ingmar Bergman's 1961 film "Through a Glass Darkly." Catholic guilt meets Lutheran guilt. And Ingmar Bergman is 100! And I didn't bake a cake! I feel guilty.
In this episode, Nate and Matt dive into the dark twisted world of Agnieszka Smoczyńska's debut 2015 feature "The Lure." Music, mermaids, gore, and a cover that is nearly NSFW, oh my!
In this episode, Nate and Matt check into Kurosawa's cinematic clinic "Red Beard," released in 1965. Your doctor may be well-versed in the martial arts, so be careful.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the 1994 documentary "Hoop Dreams," directed by Steve James. Also, unbeknownst to both of them, Matt conceded that Nate was right to categorize "True Lies" as a classic in their Christmas Wish List episode. Will Matt ever admit to being wrong? Dream on.
In this episode, Nate and Matt sort through Claire Denis' "White Material," and its similar-in-every-way prequel "Blood Diamond." Come for the former, stay for the latter.
In this episode, Nate and Matt confront the revolution that is Olivier Assayas' sprawling 2010 biopic "Carlos." And you thought "Blade Runner 2049" was long, Ridley. Give us a review on iTunes. There, I said it.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss their annual Christmas Criterion Wish List, where they each pick one classic and one contemporary film they would like to see inducted into the Criterion Collection. We know Criterion awaits this episode with bated breath, and they should. Matt recorded this from inside an oil barrel.
In this episode, Nate and Matt launch into Wes Anderson's first feature, "Bottle Rocket." That's inappropriate! That's inexcusable! That, I don't forgive! What were you thinking? What were you thinking!?
In this episode, Nate and Matt chat about Victor Sjöström's 1921 silent "horror" film "The Phantom Carriage." If marriage is your idea of horror, here's your film.
In this episode, Nate and Matt examine Paul Schrader's creative and ambitious 1985 biopic "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters." Matt is tired in this one. No joke.
“Button Benjamin of Case Curious The” film 2008 Fincher’s David discuss Matt and Nate, episode this in. The film makes the same amount of sense.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the Dardenne brothers' breakthrough 1996 film, "La Promesse."
Two dots, surprisingly still moving, search for Carol Reed's "The Third Man," released in 1949.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Carol Reed's 1947 film "Odd Man Out." If your cab driver's name is "Gin Jimmy," walk home.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Masahiro Shinoda's "Samurai Spy," released in 1965. A samurai cold war. Pro tip: To scare your enemies, try to appear larger by extending your arms.
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the 1958 Polish classic "Ashes and Diamonds." RIP Andrzej Wajda.
In this episode, Nate and Matt examine Bernardo Bertolucci's 1987 epic "The Last Emperor." Can an entomologist comment on the accuracy of the ending?
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In this episode, Nate and Matt each select one classic and one contemporary film they would like to see inducted into the Criterion Collection. Something different for their 7 listeners. Oh, they also talk about the new streaming service Filmstruck.
The elephant in the room. You'll find out. Whether you like it or not. Nate and Matt reminisce over Louis Malle's semi-autobiographical 1971 film "Murmur of the Heart."
In this episode, Nate and Matt face the truth that each of them would prefer to deny. Yes, I'm referring to their preferences in neckties and handbags. They also discuss Wong Kar-Wai's 2000 film "In the Mood for Love."
In this episode, Nate and Matt dissect the 1991 Best Picture winner "The Silence of the Lambs," directed by Jonathan Demme. Cut yourself a nice big slice of FBI cake and head down to the basement. You thought I was going to mention fava beans and chianti, didn't you?
In episode two of The Criterion Chat, Nate and Matt face off over the 2014 German film "Phoenix," directed by Christian Petzold.
In the premiere episode of The Criterion Chat, Nate and Matt examine Carl Theodor Dreyer's landmark 1928 silent film "The Passion of Joan of Arc" and its place in the Criterion Collection.