The Criterion Chat
By Blind Buy Media
Two friends talk about cinema and the Criterion Collection.
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Yeah, it's another podcast.
You're welcome.
The Criterion ChatJun 02, 2023
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The Criterion Chat #81 - This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese's "This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection", released in 2019.
Jun 02, 202344:16
The Criterion Chat #80 - The Magician
In this episode, Nate and Matt pull back the curtain on Ingmar Bergman's 1958 film "The Magician".
Apr 28, 202353:35
The Criterion Chat #79 - Days of Being Wild
In this episode, Nate and Matt reminisce about Wong Kar-Wai's nostalgic "Days of Being Wild", released in 1990.
Apr 14, 202354:43
The Criterion Chat #78 - Following
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Christopher Nolan's 1998 debut no-budget feature "Following".
Feb 24, 202346:26
The Criterion Chat #77 - Cure
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa's shocking 1997 film "Cure". The real shock? Matt actually likes a Horror film.
Jan 27, 202354:54
The Criterion Chat #76 - Christmas Wish List #7
In this annual special, Nate, Matt, and special guest Bryan share their classic and contemporary film picks for future inclusion in The Criterion Collection.
Dec 23, 202259:18
The Criterion Chat #75 - Leon Morin, Priest
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Jean-Pierre Melville's 1961 drama "Leon Morin, Priest".
Nov 30, 202253:26
The Criterion Chat #74 - The Celebration
In this episode, Nate and Matt dig out their old MiniDV cams and discuss Thomas Vinterberg's 1998 Dogme 95 feature "The Celebration".
Oct 30, 202256:57
The Criterion Chat #73 - Heaven's Gate
Nate and Matt turn the smoke machines on full blast for Michael Cimino's studio-imploding opus "Heaven's Gate", released in 1980.
Sep 30, 202201:00:50
The Criterion Chat #72 - Raging Bull
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Martin Scorsese's classic 1980 knockout "Raging Bull".
Aug 30, 202201:13:51
The Criterion Chat #71 - Secret Honor
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.
Jul 29, 202250:30
The Criterion Chat #70 - The Parallax View
Happy 4th! Let's get paranoid! Nate and Matt conspire to discuss Alan J. Pakula's 1974 thriller "The Parallax View".
Jul 01, 202249:28
The Criterion Chat #69 - The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Luis Buñuel's critical darling "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie", released in 1972.
Jun 10, 202244:29
The Criterion Chat #68 - The Great Beauty
In this episode, Nate and Matt ponder Paolo Sorrentino's 2013 Oscar winner "The Great Beauty".
Apr 29, 202255:38
The Criterion Chat #67 - Hobson's Choice
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...
Mar 31, 202245:36
The Criterion Chat #66 - The Moment of Truth
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the brutal, baffling bullfighting film "The Moment of Truth," directed by Francesco Rosi.
Feb 25, 202244:49
The Criterion Chat #65 - The Leopard
In this episode, Nate and Matt survey the splendor of Sicily in Luchino Visconti's introspective 1963 epic "The Leopard."
Jan 28, 202258:60
The Criterion Chat #64 - Christmas Wish List #6
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.
Dec 22, 202153:12
The Criterion Chat #63 - Youth of the Beast
In this episode, Nate and Matt decipher the indecipherable yakuza film "Youth of the Beast", directed by Seijun Suzuki and released in 1963.
Nov 19, 202143:58
The Criterion Chat #62 - Mulholland Dr.
This is the episode.
Oct 01, 202156:19
The Criterion Chat #61 - Barry Lyndon
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.
Aug 31, 202159:57
The Criterion Chat #60 - Diabolique
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Henri-Georges Clouzot's classic 1955 thriller "Diabolique."
Jul 30, 202150:39
The Criterion Chat #59 - The Manchurian Candidate
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.
Jul 02, 202147:33
The Criterion Chat #58 - The Royal Tenenbaums
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Wes Anderson's 2001 classic "The Royal Tenenbaums." How interesting! How bizarre!
May 28, 202158:43
The Criterion Chat #57 - The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss John Cassavetes' overlooked neo-noir "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," released in 1976 and 1978.
May 07, 202152:52
The Criterion Chat #56 - The Silence
In this episode, Nate and Matt close out Ingmar Bergman's Faith Trilogy with a discussion on "The Silence," released in 1963.
Mar 26, 202151:15
The Criterion Chat #55 - The Tree of Life
In this episode, Nate and Matt attempt to climb Terrence Malick's 2011 opus "The Tree of Life."
Feb 25, 202154:12
The Criterion Chat #54 - The Irishman
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.
Jan 29, 202101:25:15
The Criterion Chat #53 - Christmas Wish List #5
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.
Dec 22, 202048:18
The Criterion Chat #52 - Dreams
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1995 sleeper hit "Dreams."
Nov 29, 202058:25
The Criterion Chat #51 - Straw Dogs
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."
Oct 21, 202001:06:26
The Criterion Chat #50 - Cold War
In this episode, Nate and Matt open figurative fire over Paweł Pawlikowski's "Cold War," released in 2018.
Sep 05, 202049:38
The Criterion Chat #49 - Godzilla
ネイトとマットは東宝のオリジナルの1954年の映画について話します。 ゴジラです！ 走れ！ 走れ！
Aug 07, 202001:05:44
The Criterion Chat #48 - Contempt
Nate and Matt. In a podcast about a film by Jean Luc Godard. 1963. "Contempt" was released. *Theme de Camille plays endlessly*
Jul 03, 202043:51
The Criterion Chat #47 - This Is Spinal Tap
Nate and Matt rock out to the 1984 mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap."
Jun 05, 202043:25
The Criterion Chat #46 - Ghost World
Get ready for some value, record collectors! Nate and Matt get spooky with Terry Zwigoff's 2001 black comedy "Ghost World."
May 02, 202049:32
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Apr 26, 202012:05
The Criterion Chat #45 - The King of Kings
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Cecil B. DeMille's 1927 silent epic "The King of Kings." Happy homebound Easter!
Apr 05, 202047:57
The Criterion Chat #44 - Roma
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Alfonso Cuarón's nostalgic Netflix epic "Roma," released in 2018.
Mar 06, 202050:14
The Criterion Chat #43 - War and Peace
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!
Feb 03, 202001:01:06
The Criterion Chat #42 - Christmas Wish List #4
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.
Dec 24, 201901:01:49
The Criterion Chat #41 - Police Story
Move over ObamaCare! Here comes the Jackie Chan Stunt Team! Starring in Jackie Chan's "Police Story!" Increasing health insurance premiums since 1985!
Nov 01, 201947:51
The Criterion Chat #40 - Hamlet
Olivier. Hamlet.
We’re about to go double platinum with this one.
We’re about to go double platinum with this one.
Oct 05, 201901:03:54
The Criterion Chat #39 - Beyond the Hills
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Christian Mungiu's 2012 film "Beyond the Hills." Can't get a joke out of this one.
Sep 07, 201954:22
The Criterion Chat #38 - Revanche
In this episode, Nate and Matt saw logs for Götz Spielmann's 2008 crime drama "Revanche."
Aug 03, 201950:39
The Criterion Chat #37 - Floating Weeds
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Yasujiro's Ozu's 1959 film "Floating Weeds," made before remakes were cool.
Jul 05, 201954:33
The Criterion Chat #36 - 8 1/2
In their 36th episode, Nate and Matt discuss Fellini's 8 1/2th (?) film, um, "8 1/2."
Jun 07, 201901:00:32
The Criterion Chat #35 - My Darling Clementine
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss John Ford's 1946 western "My Darling Clementine." I'm your huckleberry. Wrong movie.
May 03, 201948:10
The Criterion Chat #34 - Spartacus
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Stanley Kubrick's 1960 epic "Spartacus." Don't talk in the kitchen.
Apr 05, 201901:02:16
The Criterion Chat #33 - Winter Light
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.
Mar 02, 201954:44
The Criterion Chat #32 - Pather Panchali
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.
Feb 01, 201957:20
The Criterion Chat #31 - Stalker
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.
Jan 06, 201956:39
The Criterion Chat #30 - Christmas Wish List #3
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.
Dec 07, 201801:10:13
The Criterion Chat #29 - Punch-Drunk Love
SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT SHUT SHUT SHUT SHUT UP!
SHUT UP!
SHUT UP!
Nov 02, 201853:33
The Criterion Chat #28 - The Rock
The Halloween scares are not over! It's Michael Bay! In the Criterion Collection!!
Nov 01, 201847:24
We are experiencing technical difficulties...
...please stand by. We are doing our best. Losers always whine about that.
Oct 05, 201800:36
The Criterion Chat #27 - The Last Temptation of Christ
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.
Sep 07, 201801:08:50
The Criterion Chat #26 - The Thin Red Line
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.)
Aug 04, 201801:09:10
The Criterion Chat #25 - Through A Glass Darkly
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.
Jul 07, 201801:01:43
The Criterion Chat #24 - Pickpocket
Nate. Matt. Bresson. Pickpocket. Hands. Existentialism. Discuss.
Jun 01, 201801:03:11
The Criterion Chat #23 - The Lure
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!
May 05, 201857:25
The Criterion Chat #22 - Red Beard
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.
Apr 06, 201801:01:34
The Criterion Chat #21 - Hoop Dreams
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.
Mar 02, 201857:25
The Criterion Chat #20 - White Material
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.
Feb 02, 201851:11
The Criterion Chat #19 - Carlos
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.
Jan 06, 201858:54
The Criterion Chat #18 - Christmas Wish List #2
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.
Dec 01, 201757:43
The Criterion Chat #17 - Bottle Rocket
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!?
Nov 03, 201753:35
The Criterion Chat #16 - The Phantom Carriage
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.
Oct 07, 201755:33
The Criterion Chat #15 - Mishima: A Life In Four Chapters
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.
Sep 02, 201759:18
The Criterion Chat #14 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
“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.
Aug 04, 201701:00:47
The Criterion Chat #13 - La Promesse
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the Dardenne brothers' breakthrough 1996 film, "La Promesse."
Jul 07, 201754:05
The Criterion Chat #12 - The Third Man
Two dots, surprisingly still moving, search for Carol Reed's "The Third Man," released in 1949.
Jun 02, 201759:31
The Criterion Chat #11 - Odd Man Out
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.
May 05, 201755:42
The Criterion Chat #10 - Samurai Spy
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.
Apr 07, 201756:56
The Criterion Chat #9 - Ashes and Diamonds
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the 1958 Polish classic "Ashes and Diamonds." RIP Andrzej Wajda.
Mar 03, 201751:03
The Criterion Chat #8 - The Last Emperor
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?
Feb 03, 201756:10
The Criterion Chat #7 - Code Unknown
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Jan 06, 201746:54
The Criterion Chat #6 - Christmas Wish List & Filmstruck
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.
Dec 02, 201601:05:03
The Criterion Chat #5 - Murmur of the Heart
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."
Nov 05, 201659:34
The Criterion Chat #4 - In the Mood for Love
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."
Oct 07, 201601:00:25
The Criterion Chat #3 - The Silence of the Lambs
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?
Sep 02, 201601:02:49
The Criterion Chat #2 - Phoenix
In episode two of The Criterion Chat, Nate and Matt face off over the 2014 German film "Phoenix," directed by Christian Petzold.
Aug 05, 201649:55
The Criterion Chat #1 - The Passion of Joan of Arc
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.
Jun 29, 201649:50