A moody, character study with four incredible performances at its core, The Power Of The Dog is a beautifully directed, poetic deconstruction of the mythic old west… Continue reading
![The Power of the Dog Blu-ray review: Dir. Jane Campion [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2022/11/image-8.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Power of the Dog Blu-ray review: Dir. Jane Campion [Criterion Collection]")
Tag Archives: Criterion Collection
![The Infernal Affairs Trilogy Blu-ray review: Dir. Andrew Lau and Alan Mak [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2022/11/image-6.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Infernal Affairs Trilogy Blu-ray review: Dir. Andrew Lau and Alan Mak [Criterion Collection]")
The Infernal Affairs Trilogy Blu-ray review: Dir. Andrew Lau and Alan Mak [Criterion Collection]
The Infernal Affairs Trilogy is a mixed bag, but worth a look for the first film alone, a lean, tightly plotted genre masterpiece with seminal performances from Tony Leung and Andy Lau Continue reading
![In the Mood for Love Blu-ray review: Dir. Wong Kar-Wai [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2022/11/image.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "In the Mood for Love Blu-ray review: Dir. Wong Kar-Wai [Criterion Collection]")
In the Mood for Love Blu-ray review: Dir. Wong Kar-Wai [Criterion Collection]
One of the first cinematic masterpieces of the 21st century, In The Mood For Love is an elegant, melancholy love story, with career-defining performances from Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung Continue reading
![The Breaking Point Blu-ray review: Dir. Michael Curtiz [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2022/08/image-1.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Breaking Point Blu-ray review: Dir. Michael Curtiz [Criterion Collection]")
The Breaking Point Blu-ray review: Dir. Michael Curtiz [Criterion Collection]
One of the most neglected film noirs of all-time, with a career best performance from John Garfield… Continue reading
![Make Way for Tomorrow Blu-ray review: Dir. Leo McCarey [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/image.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Make Way for Tomorrow Blu-ray review: Dir. Leo McCarey [Criterion Collection]")
Make Way for Tomorrow Blu-ray review: Dir. Leo McCarey [Criterion Collection]
Leo McCarey’s best film is a beautifully observed, quietly devastating family drama that still resonates today Continue reading
![One Night In Miami Blu-ray review: Dir. Regina King [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/12/image-7.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "One Night In Miami Blu-ray review: Dir. Regina King [Criterion Collection]")
One Night In Miami Blu-ray review: Dir. Regina King [Criterion Collection]
One Night in Miami is out now from the Criterion Collection Continue reading
![Menace II Society Blu-ray review: Dir. Allen and Albert Hughes [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/12/image-2.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Menace II Society Blu-ray review: Dir. Allen and Albert Hughes [Criterion Collection]")
Menace II Society Blu-ray review: Dir. Allen and Albert Hughes [Criterion Collection]
A bold statement of intent from the Hughes brothers, Menace II Society isn’t subtle, but it perfectly captures the sense of self-righteous anger of the period, a mood that remains all too recognisable. Continue reading
![Le Samourai Blu-ray review: Dir. Jean Pierre Melville [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/12/image.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Le Samourai Blu-ray review: Dir. Jean Pierre Melville [Criterion Collection]")
Le Samourai Blu-ray review: Dir. Jean Pierre Melville [Criterion Collection]
Le Samourai is available now from the Criterion Collection Continue reading
![La Dolce Vita Blu-ray review: Dir. Federico Fellini [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/10/image-3.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "La Dolce Vita Blu-ray review: Dir. Federico Fellini [Criterion Collection]")
La Dolce Vita Blu-ray review: Dir. Federico Fellini [Criterion Collection]
A beautifully shot, beguiling masterpiece. Continue reading
![Deep Cover Blu-ray review: Dir. Bill Duke [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/image.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Deep Cover Blu-ray review: Dir. Bill Duke [Criterion Collection]")
Deep Cover Blu-ray review: Dir. Bill Duke [Criterion Collection]
This suffers and benefits from the period in which it was made. It’s a bit overwrought and old fashioned, but we’ll take this over the countless Tarantino imitators… Continue reading
![All About Eve Blu-ray Review: Dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/image-1.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "All About Eve Blu-ray Review: Dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz [Criterion Collection]")
All About Eve Blu-ray Review: Dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz [Criterion Collection]
Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s sparkling script is full of quotable dialogue, delivered impeccably by a cast at the top of their game. Continue reading
![The Night Of The Hunter Blu-ray review: Dir. Charles Laughton [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/image-10.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Night Of The Hunter Blu-ray review: Dir. Charles Laughton [Criterion Collection]")
The Night Of The Hunter Blu-ray review: Dir. Charles Laughton [Criterion Collection]
A wonderfully creative combination of silent cinema techniques, American gothic aesthetics and stylised cinematography, there’s never been another film like it. Continue reading
![Flowers Of Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/81isbbamm0s._ac_sl1500_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Flowers Of Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien [Criterion Collection]")
Flowers Of Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien [Criterion Collection]
A hypnotic, seductive film, Flowers Of Shanghai is an incisive look into an aspect of Chinese culture that is rarely seen on film… Continue reading
![Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Blu-ray review [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/1075_bd_stroke.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Blu-ray review [Criterion Collection]")
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Blu-ray review [Criterion Collection]
The 1982 cult classic gets a deserved restoration… Continue reading
![The Darjeeling Limited Blu-ray review: Dir. Wes Anderson [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/mv5bmzc0otqxmzc1ml5bml5banbnxkftztcwmtk1oty4na4040._v1_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Darjeeling Limited Blu-ray review: Dir. Wes Anderson [Criterion Collection]")
The Darjeeling Limited Blu-ray review: Dir. Wes Anderson [Criterion Collection]
A perfect excuse to delve back into the weird and wonderful world of Wes… Continue reading
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