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CCU39: The War Room, Politics in Film

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on May 30, 2016

May 30 Posted by aaronwest Aaron is joined by Keith Enright for a discussion of politics, new and old, through the lens of The War Room (1993), the behind-the scenes 1992 Clinton campaign documentary. We go into depth about the backroom politics and how those are what defines the campaign, but are read more

CCU39: The War Room, Politics in Film

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on May 30, 2016

May 30 Posted by aaronwest Aaron is joined by Keith Enright for a discussion of politics, new and old, through the lens of The War Room (1993), the behind-the scenes 1992 Clinton campaign documentary. We go into depth about the backroom politics and how those are what defines the campaign, but are read more

CCU38: The Manchurian Candidate

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on May 22, 2016

May 22 Posted by aaronwest Mark, Aaron and Paul Cobb look at John Frankenheimer’s political thriller, The Manchurian Candidate. We explore the originality and how it influenced other paranoia films, how it spoke to the spirit of the 1960s, as a satire towards McCarthyism, and how it has remai read more

CCU38: The Manchurian Candidate

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on May 22, 2016

May 22 Posted by aaronwest Mark, Aaron and Paul Cobb look at John Frankenheimer’s political thriller, The Manchurian Candidate. We explore the originality and how it influenced other paranoia films, how it spoke to the spirit of the 1960s, as a satire towards McCarthyism, and how it has remai read more

CCU37: Only Angels Have Wings (1939)

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on May 15, 2016

May 15 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron fly back to 1939 to discuss Howard Hawks’ classic Only Angels Have Wings. We evaluate the special effects, how the film built suspense, the context of aviation in the late 1930s, and later films that embody a similar masculinity. We also reveal the wi read more

CCU37: Only Angels Have Wings (1939)

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on May 15, 2016

May 15 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron fly back to 1939 to discuss Howard Hawks’ classic Only Angels Have Wings. We evaluate the special effects, how the film built suspense, the context of aviation in the late 1930s, and later films that embody a similar masculinity. We also reveal the wi read more

CCU37: Only Angels Have Wings (1939)

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on May 15, 2016

May 15 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron fly back to 1939 to discuss Howard Hawks’ classic Only Angels Have Wings. We evaluate the special effects, how the film built suspense, the context of aviation in the late 1930s, and later films that embody a similar masculinity. We also reveal the wi read more

CCU36 – Plain Archive, 1988 Films, 2016 Cannes

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Apr 23, 2016

Apr 23 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron discuss Plain Archive, the South Korean Blu-Ray label, with input from Hyunhu Jang. He is a Producer and the Communications Manager for the label. In addition to talking about the label’s titles and their terrific packaging, we also delve into the glo read more

CCU36 – Plain Archive, 1988 Films, 2016 Cannes

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Apr 23, 2016

Apr 23 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron discuss Plain Archive, the South Korean Blu-Ray label, with input from Hyunhu Jang. He is a Producer and the Communications Manager for the label. In addition to talking about the label’s titles and their terrific packaging, we also delve into the glo read more

CCU36 – Plain Archive, 1988 Films, 2016 Cannes

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Apr 23, 2016

Apr 23 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron discuss Plain Archive, the South Korean Blu-Ray label, with input from Hyunhu Jang. He is a Producer and the Communications Manager for the label. In addition to talking about the label’s titles and their terrific packaging, we also delve into the glo read more

CCU35: Lady Snowblood, Don Hertzfeldt, 4K TVs

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Apr 10, 2016

Apr 10 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron change things up by talking about a variety of topics. We delve into Don Hertzfeldt, Lady Snowblood, our recent purchases, films we’ve seen lately, Criterion news, and a strange story about a trolling incident. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Or liste read more

CCU35: Lady Snowblood, Don Hertzfeldt, 4K TVs

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Apr 10, 2016

Apr 10 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron change things up by talking about a variety of topics. We delve into Don Hertzfeldt, Lady Snowblood, our recent purchases, films we’ve seen lately, Criterion news, and a strange story about a trolling incident. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Or liste read more

CCU35: Lady Snowblood, Don Hertzfeldt, 4K TVs

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Apr 10, 2016

Apr 10 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron change things up by talking about a variety of topics. We delve into Don Hertzfeldt, Lady Snowblood, our recent purchases, films we’ve seen lately, Criterion news, and a strange story about a trolling incident. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Or liste read more

CCU34: A Conversation with Michele Rosenthal

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Apr 1, 2016

Apr 1 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron are joined by Michele Rosenthal, professional illustrator and Criterion fan artist. She’s also a Criterion fan, but approaches the label from a different angle compared to most collectors. We talk to her about her process, passion, and dedication, and read more

CCU34: A Conversation with Michele Rosenthal

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Apr 1, 2016

Apr 1 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron are joined by Michele Rosenthal, professional illustrator and Criterion fan artist. She’s also a Criterion fan, but approaches the label from a different angle compared to most collectors. We talk to her about her process, passion, and dedication, and read more

CCU34: A Conversation with Michele Rosenthal

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Apr 1, 2016

Apr 1 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron are joined by Michele Rosenthal, professional illustrator and Criterion fan artist. She’s also a Criterion fan, but approaches the label from a different angle compared to most collectors. We talk to her about her process, passion, and dedication, and read more

CCU33: The Graduate (1967)

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Mar 20, 2016

Mar 20 Posted by aaronwest Mark, Aaron, and Tim are seduced by plastics. We explore what turned out to be a pivotal film in Hollywood history. The Graduate paved the way for many films to come, from casting lead actors, film structure, cinematography, and to the use of music in film. We explore the read more

CCU33: The Graduate (1967)

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Mar 20, 2016

Mar 20 Posted by aaronwest Mark, Aaron, and Tim are seduced by plastics. We explore what turned out to be a pivotal film in Hollywood history. The Graduate paved the way for many films to come, from casting lead actors, film structure, cinematography, and to the use of music in film. We explore the read more

CCU33: The Graduate (1967)

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Mar 20, 2016

Mar 20 Posted by aaronwest Mark, Aaron, and Tim are seduced by plastics. We explore what turned out to be a pivotal film in Hollywood history. The Graduate paved the way for many films to come, from casting lead actors, film structure, cinematography, and to the use of music in film. We explore the read more

CCU32 – Gross Out Episode (Part Two)

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Mar 13, 2016

Mar 13 Posted by aaronwest Mark, Aaron, Cole, and Dustin are back to continue the conversation about “Gross Out” films. We explore a number of other releases. This time we strike a balance between artistry and filth, and try to find redeeming qualities in some of the films considered to read more
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