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, 2021•53 min
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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, 2021•51 min
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, 2021•54 min
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, 2021•1 hr 25 min
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, 2020•48 min
The Criterion Chat #52 - Dreams
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1995 sleeper hit "Dreams."
Nov 29, 2020•58 min
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, 2020•1 hr 6 min
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, 2020•50 min
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, 2020•1 hr 6 min
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, 2020•44 min
The Criterion Chat #47 - This Is Spinal Tap
Nate and Matt rock out to the 1984 mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap."
Jun 05, 2020•43 min
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, 2020•50 min
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Apr 26, 2020•12 min
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, 2020•48 min
The Criterion Chat #44 - Roma
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Alfonso Cuarón's nostalgic Netflix epic "Roma," released in 2018.
Mar 06, 2020•50 min
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, 2020•1 hr 1 min
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, 2019•1 hr 2 min
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, 2019•48 min
The Criterion Chat #40 - Hamlet
Olivier. Hamlet. We’re about to go double platinum with this one.
Oct 05, 2019•1 hr 4 min
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, 2019•54 min
The Criterion Chat #38 - Revanche
In this episode, Nate and Matt saw logs for Götz Spielmann's 2008 crime drama "Revanche."
Aug 03, 2019•51 min
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, 2019•55 min
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, 2019•1 hr 1 min
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, 2019•48 min
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, 2019•1 hr 2 min
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, 2019•55 min
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, 2019•57 min
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, 2019•57 min
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, 2018•1 hr 10 min
The Criterion Chat #29 - Punch-Drunk Love
SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT SHUT SHUT SHUT SHUT UP! SHUT UP!
Nov 02, 2018•54 min
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