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The Criterion Chat

Blind Buy Media•www.blindbuymedia.com
TV & Film
Two friends talk about cinema and the Criterion Collection. Yeah, it's another podcast. You're welcome.
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Episodes

The Criterion Chat #117 - L'Eclisse

In this episode, Nate and Matt conclude their examination of Michelangelo Antonioni's trilogy with "L'Eclisse", released in 1962.

May 29, 2026•1 hr 5 min

The Criterion Chat #116 - La Notte

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Michelangelo Antonioni's 1961 drama "La Notte". This is part two of their discussion on Antonioni's landmark trilogy.

Apr 30, 2026•1 hr 3 min

The Criterion Chat #111 - The Killer

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss John Woo's 1989 Hong Kong classic "The Killer". And you thought Black Friday shopping was a fight to the death.

Nov 28, 2025•46 min

The Criterion Chat #110 - Onibaba

In this episode, Nate and Matt venture into the long grass and face the horror that is "Onibaba", directed by Kaneto Shindō and released in 1964.

Oct 31, 2025•52 min

The Criterion Chat #108 - Traffic

It's the cross-promotion event of the summer! Nate, Matt, and Bryan head into traffic with Steven Soderbergh's "Traffic", a film about drug trafficking (not L.A.'s rush hour). After listening to our in-depth analysis here, check out a lighter Q&A on the film on our other podcast The Silver Screenings. Leave us a review wherever you get your shows and follow Nate, Matt, and Bryan on Letterboxd at: BlindBuyMedia https://boxd.it/2jJyf and Bryan_P https://boxd.it/Rjp7...

Aug 29, 2025•1 hr 4 min

The Criterion Chat #107 - The Long Good Friday

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the classic British crime film "The Long Good Friday", released in 1980. How can we convince gangsters to go legit if this kind of stuff keeps happening?

Jul 26, 2025•58 min

The Criterion Chat #106 - Pandora's Box

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss G. W. Pabst's controversial 1929 silent film "Pandora's Box". Is there such a thing as silent Tarantino?

Jun 30, 2025•57 min

The Criterion Chat #105 - Kanal

In this episode, Nate and Matt venture into the dark tunnels of Andrzej Wajda's "Kanal", released in 1957.

May 30, 2025•48 min

The Criterion Chat #98 - Yi Yi

In this episode, Nate and Matt celebrate Halloween with a discussion on...Edward Yang's 2000 film "Yi Yi"? I guess so. There's a kid in the movie. Halloween is a kids' holiday. There's your connection. Deal with it.

Oct 31, 2024•52 min

The Criterion Chat #97 - Marketa Lazarová

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss František Vláčil's unrelenting 1967 period drama "Marketa Lazarová". Appreciate the comforts of modern life, folks.

Sep 27, 2024•51 min

The Criterion Chat #95 - Blow Out

In this episode, Nate and Matt present a meticulously assembled and mixed audio track containing a controversial and mysterious discussion on Brian De Palma's 1981 neo-noir thriller "Blow Out".

Jul 31, 2024•51 min

The Criterion Chat #93 - Purple Noon

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss René Clément's 1960 thriller "Purple Noon", starring Alain Delon, and not MATT DAMON.

May 31, 2024•56 min

The Criterion Chat #88 - Christmas Wish List #8

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.

Dec 22, 2023•45 min
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