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Criterion Creeps

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Welcome to the Criterion Creeps podcast. A podcast hosted by Jarrett and RJ where they talk about the Criterion Collection spine by spine in order of release every Wednesday.
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Criterion Creeps Episode 081: Do The Right Thing

In our eighty-first episode we're talking spine #97 in the Criterion Collection: Spike Lee's DO THE RIGHT THING from 1989. First RJ talks about ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, and THE BEAST FROM 20,000 LEAGUES, Jarrett talks about that GODZILLA Netflix Anime, and they go through the Oscar nominations. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite. Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/criterioncreeps/ Follow us on that Twitter! twitter.com/criterioncreeps Follow us on Instagra...

Jan 25, 20182 hr 10 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 080: All That Heaven Allows & Written on the Wind

In our eightieth episode we're talking spine #95 and 96 in the Criterion Collection: Douglas Sirks' ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWS (1955) and WRITTEN ON THE WIND (1956). First RJ talks about THEM! and THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953), and Jarrett talks about MEN IN WAR (1957), RIO CONCHOS (1964), and a few other random tidbits. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/criterioncreeps/ Follow us on that Twitter! twitter.com/criterioncreeps Follow us on I...

Jan 18, 20182 hr 6 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 079: Black Narcissus & I Know Where I'm Going!

In our seventy-ninth episode we're talking spine #93 and 94 in the Criterion Collection: Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's BLACK NARCISSUS from 1947 and I KNOW WHERE I'M GOING from 1945. First RJ watched some 50s sci fi, those Dave Chappelle specials, then finally RJ and Jarrett talk about mother!, and even NJPW's WrestleKingdom 12, and Jarrett rattles off some stuff he watched. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Little Peggy March's 'I Wi...

Jan 11, 20181 hr 57 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 078: Fiend Without A Face

In our seventy-eighth episode we're talking spine #92 in the Criterion Collection: Arthur Crabtree's FIEND WITHOUT A FACE from 1958. First RJ and Jarrett go through the best movies they watched in 2017, and RJ watched some 2000s Apatow comedy, and Jarrett revisited WALLACE & GROMIT, POLYTECHNIQUE, and other things. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Eric B. & Rakim's 'Microphone Fiend' and The Pixies' 'Broken Face'. Like us on Facebook! ...

Jan 04, 20181 hr 55 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 077: The Blob

In our seventy-seventh episode we're talking spine #91 in the Criterion Collection: Irwin S. Yeaworth Jr's THE BLOB from 1958. First RJ and Jarrett talk about their Christmas movies, DISASTER ARTIST, WILSON, ROGUE ONE, and, yes, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. Then they talk THE BLOB and all its current iterations (about an 1h46m in :D) Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are The Five Blobs' 'The Blob' and The Everley Brother's 'All I Have to Dream'. Like ...

Dec 28, 20172 hr 37 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 076: Kwaidan

In our seventy-sixth episode we're talking spine #90 in the Criterion Collection: Masaki Kobayashi's KWAIDAN from 1965. First RJ talks about those STAR WARS prequels (still bad), and Jarrett talks about Christmas horror, bitcoins, and some new good movies. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Symphony X's 'Lady of the Snow' and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' 'Black Hair'. Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/criterioncreeps/ Follow us on that Twi...

Dec 24, 20171 hr 29 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 071: Good Morning

In our seventy-first episode we're talking spine #84 in the Criterion Collection: Yasujiro Ozu's GOOD MORNING from 1959. Re-upped because some people don't enjoy freedom. Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/criterioncreeps/ Follow us on that Twitter! twitter.com/criterioncreeps Follow us on Instagram! instagram.com/criterioncreeps We've got a Patreon too, if you are so inclined: patreon.com/criterioncreeps You can also subscribe to us on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher!

Dec 20, 20172 hr 8 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 075: Swing Time

In our seventy-fifth episode we're talking spine #6 in the Criterion Laserdisc Collection: George Steven's SWING TIME from 1936. First RJ and Jarrett rewatched the original STAR WARS trilogy, and Jarrett watched LADY BIRD in the theatre for a once in a lifetime experience. Oh, and a sorta juicy story about a real UFC star and a co-worker of RJ's! Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Glenn Miller's 'In The Mood' and Kool & The Gang's 'Hollywood...

Dec 19, 20172 hr

Criterion Creeps Episode 074: Sisters

In our seventy-fourth episode we're talking spine #89: Brian De Palma's SISTERS from 1973. First RJ talks BASKET CASE 2 and TWINS... because twins! And Jarrett talks about FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL, HEAVEN KNOWS WHAT, MADHOUSE, DISCONNECTED, some other stuff I'm sure. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Morrissey's 'Sister Was a Poet' and 'Sisters' from White Christmas. Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/criterioncreeps/ Follow us on that Twit...

Dec 14, 20171 hr 54 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 073: Eisenstein - The Sound Years

In our seventy-third episode we're talking spine #86, 87, and 88: Sergei Eisenstein's ALEXANDER NEVKY (1938), IVAN THE TERRIBLE PART 1 (1944) and IVAN THE TERRIBLE PART 2 (1958). First RJ talks the disappointment of Joe Hill's latest anthology, both loved THE END OF THE TOUR, and Jarrett watched a bunch of other A24 movies. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Vibrator's 'Disco in Moscow' and Matt Monro's 'From Russia with Love'. Like us on Facebo...

Dec 07, 20172 hr 12 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 072: Pygmalion

In our seventy-second episode we're talking spine #85: Anthony Asquith & Leslie Howard's PYMALION. First RJ talks about a bunch of early 90s Pygmaleon-like movies he watched, and then goes into far too much depth of the failings of JUSTICE LEAGUE. Then Jarrett talks about a bunch of movies RJ won't like, including talking about New Canadian New Wave cinema. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are REM's 'At My Most Beautiful' and 'Oh, Pretty Woman...

Nov 30, 20172 hr 6 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 070: The Harder They Come

In our seventieth episode we're talking spine #83: Perry Henzell's THE HARDER THEY COME from 1972. But first, RJ watched THE GIFT, CHAIN REACTION, CROSS OF IRON, and has nothing but praise for BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99. Jarrett got to watch the 4K restoration of SUSPIRIA, and it was terrific, as well as CERTAIN WOMEN, DAVID LYNCH: THE ART LIFE, that last episode of NATHAN FOR YOU, and YOUR NAME. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Jimmy Cliff's 'You...

Nov 16, 20171 hr 32 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 069: Hamlet

In our sixty-ninth episode we're talking spine #82: Laurence Olivier's HAMLET from 1946. But first, RJ talks about STRANGER THINGS Season 2, the secret strangeness of the movie FOREVER YOUNG starring RJ's main man Mel Gibson. Then, Jarrett talks about some newish movies he's caught up on, like ALPS, ROOM, PATERSON, DUKE OF BURGUNDY, and a bunch of Louis Theroux documentaries. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are The Bands' 'Ophelia' and Elton John...

Nov 09, 20171 hr 55 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 068: Variety Lights

In our sixty-eighth episode we're talking spine #81: Federico Fellini and Alberto Lattuada's VARIETY LIGHTS from 1951. But first, RJ and Jarrett decide to get their Ghoul School done here rather than do another one off, so looots of movie talk, so skip to about 1h15m or so for that Fellini action you all have come to love! Jarrett gets to even talk about some NEW non-horror stuff, like A GHOST STORY, PERSONAL SHOPPER, and IT COMES AT NIGHT. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite peti...

Nov 02, 20171 hr 44 min

Criterion Creeps Presents Ghoul School #7

We're back, with another casual back and forth on the horror movies we've been watching. Such lowlights as VAMPIRELLA and HORNS, and highlights like NECRONOMICON and DARK WATERS. And hey, RJ even likes a Fellini movie!

Oct 30, 20172 hr 32 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 067: The Element of Crime

In our sixty-seventh episode we're talking spine #80: Lars von Trier's THE ELEMENT OF CRIME from 1984. But first, RJ watched THE ALIEN FACTOR, and Jarrett runs through a couple overall disappointing Halloween creeps before explaining to RJ why he should definitely contribute to Corey Feldman's IndieGoGo campaign. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Talking Heads' 'Psycho Killer' and AC/DC's 'Night Prowler'. Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/c...

Oct 26, 20171 hr 28 min

Criterion Creeps Presents Ghoul School #6

Finally, and as promised, it's October, meaning it is time for the Creeps to go to School for their sophmore year. So we're already two-thirds of the way through the month, meaning Jarrett and RJ have already watched almost 100 movies between the two of them... which is kind of disgusting if either of them thought about it for a moment. But enough of that downer talk, listen up for one stop listen to all the movies you should and shouldn't watch!

Oct 23, 20172 hr 47 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 066: The Bank Dick & Six Short Films

In our sixty-sixth episode we're talking spine #78 & 79: Edward Cline's THE BANK DICK from 1940, and SIX SHORT FILMS starring W.C. Fields. But first, RJ watched GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL again, and, uh, some porn with his girlfriend, and somehow more embarrassingly SHOWTIME. Jarrett touches on some of his horror viewing, but more will be discussed on Ghoul School later this week! Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Tommy Dorsey's 'I'll Never Smile...

Oct 19, 20171 hr 49 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 065: And God Created Woman

In our sixty-fifth episode we're talking spine #77: Roger Vadim's AND GOD CREATED WOMAN from 1956. But first, RJ explains why we're late recording this week, then catches us up on his horror movie watching, Jarrett gives his thoughts on BLADE RUNNER 2049, and a few of his horror creeps. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Dario Mareno 'Brigitte Bardot' and The Dead Artist Who Shall Be Not Named's song with the same title as this movie! Like us on...

Oct 15, 20171 hr 42 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 064: Brief Encounter

In our sixty-fourth episode we're talking spine #76: David Lean's BRIEF ENCOUNTER from 1945. But first, RJ regales the listener with his journey to listen to Stephen King talk in Montana, then RJ and Jarrett talk about GERALD'S GAME, and Jarrett reports on GOOD TIME (which was a good time about bad times). Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Gun Club's 'Black Train' and Father John Misty's 'Strange Encounter'. Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.co...

Oct 04, 20171 hr 40 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 063: Chasing Amy

In our sixty-third episode we're talking spine #75: Kevin Smith's CHASING AMY from 1997. Jarrett's microphone decided to be shitty for the first fifteen or so minutes, to apologies for that, it gets better after a restart and another USB port! Anywho, RJ talks about CREEPSHOW 2 and then they both talk about RAW (2016), and Jarrett rattles off a bunch of crap like DR.T AND THE WOMEN and THE VILLAGE, and watched the first two episodes of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Them...

Sep 28, 20171 hr 43 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 062: Cleo from 5 to 7 & Vagabond

In our sixty-second episode we're talking spine #73 and 74: Agnes Varda's CLEO FROM 5 TO 7 and VAGABOND from 1985. RJ talks about some more Stephen King adaptations he watched this week, and Jarrett talks about some more hickploitation, and talks about his enjoyment and recommendation that everyone should go see Darren Aronofsky's much maligned mother! Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are JBM's 'Cleo's Song' and Townes Van Zandts' "Waiting Around ...

Sep 21, 20172 hr 6 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 061: Le Million

In our sixty-first episode we're talking spine #72: Rene Clair's LE MILLION from 1931. RJ talks a very long time about all the Stephen King movies he watched this week, which leads into both discuss about that IT movie that kids are all talking about. Jarrett even manages to squeeze in another stab at TWIN PEAK: THE RETURN one more time. So the actual Criterion movie part starts at an astonishing 1h36m in! Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Harr...

Sep 14, 20172 hr 9 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 060: The Magic Flute

In our sixtieth episode we're talking spine #71: Ingmar Bergman's THE MAGIC FLUTE from 1975. First RJ talks about watching THE MANGLER, the PARADISE LOST trilogy, Jarrett talks about some pinky violence rewatches, some hicksploitation movies like WHITE LIGHTNING and GATOR, and then the two of them talk a long time about the last two episode of TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN. Magic Flute talk is a good hour and twenty minutes in. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical inte...

Sep 07, 20171 hr 58 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 059: The Last Temptation of Christ

In our fifty-ninth episode we're talking spine #70: Martin Scorsese's THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST from 1988. First RJ and Jarrett talk about TWIN PEAK: THE RETURN (only one more week to go, haters!), and Jarrett got down with RICK & MORTY finally, and watched a really good EuroCrime movie in the form of CALIBER 9. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Johnny Cash's 'Personal Jesus' and Norman Greenbaum's 'Spirit in the Sky'. Like us on Facebo...

Aug 31, 20172 hr 17 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 058: The Orphic Trilogy

In our fifty-eighth episode we're talking spines #66-69: Jean Cocteau's THE ORPHIC TRILOGY! RJ got a job, and is living in a hotel room, and somehow the episode sounds better for it! Jarrett did the heavy lifting in the creeping, talking about watching some Mexican horror, THE NAZIS: A WARNING FROM HISTORY, and SEANCE (2000). Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' The Lyre of Orpheus' and She & He's 'Don't Look Bac...

Aug 24, 20171 hr 32 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 057: Rushmore

In our fifty-seventh episode we're talking spine #65: Wes Anderson's RUSHMORE from 1998. First RJ talks about THE HIDDEN 2, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2, and both talk about OUIJA: ORIGIN OF SIN, and Jarrett talks about some western pictures he watched. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Rolling Stones' 'I Am Waiting', and The Faces 'Ooh La La'. Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/criterioncreeps/ Follow us on that Twitter! twitter.com/criterionc...

Aug 17, 20171 hr 51 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 056: The Third Man

In our fifty-sixth episode we're talking spine #64: Carol Reed's THE THIRD MAN from 1949! First, Jarrett and RJ talk for an hour and twenty minutes or so talking about anything but THE THIRD MAN, about RJ's time with THE DARK TOWER, and Jarrett just laying around watching movies for days on end. Movies such as THE NEON DEMON, BEFORE I WAKE, I AM THE PRETTY THING..., THE BIG TRAIL, and so on! Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Ultravox's 'Vienna'...

Aug 09, 20171 hr 56 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 055: Carnival of Souls

In our fifty-fifth episode we're talking spine #63: Herk Harvey's CARNIVAL OF SOULS from 1962! First, Jarrett and RJ talk about Neil Blomklapt shorts, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM, and a documentary on Todd McFarlane. A weird week all round. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Saviour Machines' 'Carnival of Souls', and The Beach Boys' 'Salt Lake City'. Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/criterioncreeps/ Follow us on that Twitter! twitter.com/criterioncr...

Aug 02, 20171 hr 49 min

Criterion Creeps Episode 054: The Passion of Joan of Arc

In our fifty-fourth episode we're talking spine #62: Carl Th. Dreyer's PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC from 1928. First, Jarrett and RJ talk about SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, DUNKIRK, and, yes, TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN. Introduction is 'Criterion Creeps Theme' by petite petite, and musical interludes are Leonard Cohen's 'Joan of Arc', and Arcade Fires' 'Joan of Arc'. Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/criterioncreeps/ Follow us on that Twitter! twitter.com/criterioncreeps Follow us on Instagram! instagram.c...

Jul 25, 20171 hr 54 min
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