Tag Archives: Criterion Collection

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Make Way for Tomorrow Blu-ray review: Dir. Leo McCarey [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Apr 18, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Leo McCarey’s best film is a beautifully observed, quietly devastating family drama that still resonates today Continue reading →

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One Night In Miami Blu-ray review: Dir. Regina King [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Dec 22, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

One Night in Miami is out now from the Criterion Collection Continue reading →

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Menace II Society Blu-ray review: Dir. Allen and Albert Hughes [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Dec 7, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

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 →

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Le Samourai Blu-ray review: Dir. Jean Pierre Melville [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Dec 6, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Le Samourai is available now from the Criterion Collection Continue reading →

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La Dolce Vita Blu-ray review: Dir. Federico Fellini [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Oct 22, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

A beautifully shot, beguiling masterpiece. Continue reading →

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Deep Cover Blu-ray review: Dir. Bill Duke [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Aug 24, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • 1 Comment

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 →

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All About Eve Blu-ray Review: Dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Aug 23, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • 1 Comment

Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s sparkling script is full of quotable dialogue, delivered impeccably by a cast at the top of their game. Continue reading →

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The Night Of The Hunter Blu-ray review: Dir. Charles Laughton [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Jun 28, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

A wonderfully creative combination of silent cinema techniques, American gothic aesthetics and stylised cinematography, there’s never been another film like it. Continue reading →

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Flowers Of Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Jun 13, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

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 →

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Blu-ray review [Criterion Collection]

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

The 1982 cult classic gets a deserved restoration… Continue reading →

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The Darjeeling Limited Blu-ray review: Dir. Wes Anderson [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Apr 26, 2021 by Matt Dennis • Leave a comment

A perfect excuse to delve back into the weird and wonderful world of Wes… Continue reading →

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Secrets and Lies Blu-ray review: Dir. Mike Leigh [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Apr 25, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Very probably Mike Leigh’s finest film, and it still stands up with this new release from Criterion. Continue reading →

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Happy 5th Birthday to the UK Criterion Collection, and we’ve got a Blu-ray bundle to giveaway! **COMPETITION CLOSED**

Posted on Apr 18, 2021 by Critical Popcorn • 470 Comments

Happy Birthday to the UK Criterion Collection! Continue reading →

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Beau Travail Blu-ray review Dir: Claire Denis [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Sep 28, 2020 by Nick Bartlett • 1 Comment

One of the most unique films of the nineties, Beau Travail is a hypnotic, moving experience, and one that any cineaste should see. Continue reading →

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Safety Last! Blu-ray Review: Dir. Harold Lloyd and Sam Taylor [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Sep 13, 2020 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Meticulously planned and executed to the most minute detail, making Safety Last! one of silent cinemas most enduring comedies. Continue reading →