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Aaron West starts out this new, shorter series with a solo cast about The Criterion Collection’s release of Robert M. Young’s Alambrista. In this short episode, he explores the low budget “guerrilla” filmmaking, the neo-realism, nature of the immigrant, and evaluates the film and Criterion release.     Where to Find Us: Mark Hurne: Twitter...

Aaron, Mark and Keith Silva talk about the Japanese cult, off-the-wall horror film House. This is a film that has to be seen and can hardly be described. We follow it up with a discussion of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, which we feel is the benchmark when it comes to haunted house films. Unfortunately we...

Aaron, Mark and David Blakeslee talk about the new Criterion Collection of Moonrise Kingdom, which ties closely to personal events in David’s life that he was generous to share with us. We also discuss the dichotomy of Wes Anderson. Why is he such a divisive director? What is it about him that attracts and repels...

Aaron, Mark and Martin go in-depth as they explore romance in Alain Resnais’ debut film, Hiroshima Mon Amour. We look at how the sensuality and romance speaks to the tragic events and horrors of the atomic age, while they explore each other’s cultures through a brief relationship. Show notes: Special Guest: Martin Kessler from Flixwise....

Aaron, Mark and Keith give a tribute to William Becker, discuss the December releases, and get in-depth as to the Collection aspect of the Criterion Collection. We look at collecting in general, whether it is beer cans, baseball cards, or laser disc, and we discuss how the Collection curates a library that is worth collecting....

Aaron, Mark and Doug explore innocent, guilt, and civic duty by discussing Sidney Lumet’s 12 Angry Men. We also discuss other films that are shot primarily at one location, why these films are often good, and what ingredients are required for a quality film in a single location. Show Outline: 0:00 – Intro, Welcome, Thanks.22:00...

SHOW NOTES OUTLINE: 0:00 – Introduction, Corrections, News. 25:05 – If…. (Lindsay Anderson, 1968) 1:04:33 – Angry Young Men THANK YOU To Be Funny – Facebook CORRECTION 2014 New Year’s Drawing NEWS The Bergman film that influenced Wes Craven War films on sale at Amazon. Arrow Rivette Box Set IFC Films Acquires Wim Wenders’ 3D...

Episode Outline:   0:00 – Welcome, Introduction, Corrections. 12:15 – News 34:25 – Day for Night 1:19:05 – François Truffaut 1968-1975   My Life as a Dog review My Life as a Troll – My take on the trolling On Spoilers and Trolls – MoviesSilently came to my defense.   Corrections How I Won the War...

Episode Outline: 0:00 – Introduction, Blogathon, News 25:00 – November Criterion release discussion 43:00 – Geekfest. “Confirmed” discussion. 1:26:00 – Geekfest. Rumored discussion. Mark Hurne, Aaron West and Special Guest Trevor Berrett from Mookes and Gripes and The Eclipse Viewer. Correction: Allan Fish did not contribute directly to The Story of Film as stated on...

Timeline: 0:00 – Intro: Introductions, Housekeeping, Criterion News. 25:00 – My Life as a Dog discussion 1:00 – Lasse Hallström discussion Thanks to guest host Martin Kessler for joining us. New show Twitter: CriteronCU Wish list  The New World Clouds of Sils Maria (DVD release already out) La Chienne News: Wim Wenders Janus Retrospective Late Spring...

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