Podcasts by The Criterion Chat
Two friends talk about cinema and the Criterion Collection.
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The Criterion Chat #65 - The Leopard from 2022-01-28T19:54:39
In this episode, Nate and Matt survey the splendor of Sicily in Luchino Visconti's introspective 1963 epic "The Leopard."
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The Criterion Chat #64 - Christmas Wish List #6 from 2021-12-22T17:42:58
In this annual episode, Nate and Matt are joined by special guest and friend Bryan to discuss their classic and contemporary film picks for inclusion in the Criterion Collection.
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The Criterion Chat #63 - Youth of the Beast from 2021-11-19T20:22:32
In this episode, Nate and Matt decipher the indecipherable yakuza film "Youth of the Beast", directed by Seijun Suzuki and released in 1963.
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The Criterion Chat #61 - Barry Lyndon from 2021-08-31T13:56:58
One May Enjoy This Episode, Hosted by Nate and Matt, Regarding an Account by Stanley Kubrick of the Misfortunes and Disasters Which Befell Barry Lyndon, Released in 1975.
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The Criterion Chat #60 - Diabolique from 2021-07-30T16:16:05
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Henri-Georges Clouzot's classic 1955 thriller "Diabolique."
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The Criterion Chat #59 - The Manchurian Candidate from 2021-07-02T15:10:07
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss John Frankenheimer's influential political thriller "The Manchurian Candidate," released in 1962. It's the kindest, bravest, warmest podcast I've ever known.
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The Criterion Chat #58 - The Royal Tenenbaums from 2021-05-28T15:05:07
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Wes Anderson's 2001 classic "The Royal Tenenbaums." How interesting! How bizarre!
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The Criterion Chat #57 - The Killing of a Chinese Bookie from 2021-05-07T15:28:10
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss John Cassavetes' overlooked neo-noir "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," released in 1976 and 1978.
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The Criterion Chat #56 - The Silence from 2021-03-26T15:18:24
In this episode, Nate and Matt close out Ingmar Bergman's Faith Trilogy with a discussion on "The Silence," released in 1963.
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The Criterion Chat #55 - The Tree of Life from 2021-02-25T14:08:24
In this episode, Nate and Matt attempt to climb Terrence Malick's 2011 opus "The Tree of Life."
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The Criterion Chat #54 - The Irishman from 2021-01-29T13:53:05
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.
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The Criterion Chat #53 - Christmas Wish List #5 from 2020-12-22T17:55:31
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...
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The Criterion Chat #52 - Dreams from 2020-11-29T23:08
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1995 sleeper hit "Dreams."
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The Criterion Chat #51 - Straw Dogs from 2020-10-21T14:59:45
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."
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The Criterion Chat #50 - Cold War from 2020-09-05T00:39:21
In this episode, Nate and Matt open figurative fire over Pawe? Pawlikowski's "Cold War," released in 2018.
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The Criterion Chat #49 - Godzilla from 2020-08-07T16:04:11
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The Criterion Chat #48 - Contempt from 2020-07-03T19:25:53
Nate and Matt. In a podcast about a film by Jean Luc Godard. 1963. "Contempt" was released. *Theme de Camille plays endlessly*
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The Criterion Chat #47 - This Is Spinal Tap from 2020-06-05T17:32:58
Nate and Matt rock out to the 1984 mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap."
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The Criterion Chat #46 - Ghost World from 2020-05-02T00:57:59
Get ready for some value, record collectors! Nate and Matt get spooky with Terry Zwigoff's 2001 black comedy "Ghost World."
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Blind Buy Media Announcement from 2020-04-26T17:23:53
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The Criterion Chat #45 - The King of Kings from 2020-04-05T17:44:10
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Cecil B. DeMille's 1927 silent epic "The King of Kings." Happy homebound Easter!
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The Criterion Chat #44 - Roma from 2020-03-06T15:46:46
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Alfonso Cuarón's nostalgic Netflix epic "Roma," released in 2018.
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The Criterion Chat #43 - War and Peace from 2020-02-03T01:56:11
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!
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The Criterion Chat #42 - Christmas Wish List #4 from 2019-12-24T18:50:48
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. Ma...
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The Criterion Chat #41 - Police Story from 2019-11-01T21:07:22
Move over ObamaCare! Here comes the Jackie Chan Stunt Team! Starring in Jackie Chan's "Police Story!" Increasing health insurance premiums since 1985!
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The Criterion Chat #40 - Hamlet from 2019-10-05T00:54:35
Olivier. Hamlet.
We’re about to go double platinum with this one.
The Criterion Chat #39 - Beyond the Hills from 2019-09-07T01:51:43
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Christian Mungiu's 2012 film "Beyond the Hills." Can't get a joke out of this one.
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The Criterion Chat #38 - Revanche from 2019-08-03T02:54:30
In this episode, Nate and Matt saw logs for Götz Spielmann's 2008 crime drama "Revanche."
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The Criterion Chat #37 - Floating Weeds from 2019-07-05T16:14:20
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Yasujiro's Ozu's 1959 film "Floating Weeds," made before remakes were cool.
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The Criterion Chat #36 - 8 1/2 from 2019-06-07T19:31:58
In their 36th episode, Nate and Matt discuss Fellini's 8 1/2th (?) film, um, "8 1/2."
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The Criterion Chat #35 - My Darling Clementine from 2019-05-03T23:19:02
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss John Ford's 1946 western "My Darling Clementine." I'm your huckleberry. Wrong movie.
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The Criterion Chat #34 - Spartacus from 2019-04-05T22:11:14
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Stanley Kubrick's 1960 epic "Spartacus." Don't talk in the kitchen.
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The Criterion Chat #33 - Winter Light from 2019-03-02T04:41:18
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.
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The Criterion Chat #32 - Pather Panchali from 2019-02-01T21:41:40
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.
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The Criterion Chat #31 - Stalker from 2019-01-06T03:17:17
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.
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The Criterion Chat #30 - Christmas Wish List #3 from 2018-12-07T17:50:35
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-controversi...
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The Criterion Chat #29 - Punch-Drunk Love from 2018-11-02T20:09:34
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The Criterion Chat #28 - The Rock from 2018-11-01T16:30:35
The Halloween scares are not over! It's Michael Bay! In the Criterion Collection!!
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We are experiencing technical difficulties... from 2018-10-05T18:54:49
...please stand by. We are doing our best. Losers always whine about that.
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The Criterion Chat #27 - The Last Temptation of Christ from 2018-09-07T13:14:25
In this episode, Nate and Matt wrestle over Martin Scorsese's "The Last Temptation of Christ." Controversy? Yes, and as punishment God takes away the hosts' ability to speak, especially at the ve...
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The Criterion Chat #26 - The Thin Red Line from 2018-08-04T00:43:09
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Terrence Malick's 1998 masterwork "The Thin Red Line." All things shining. (The creators of this podcast recommend that it be played loud.)
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The Criterion Chat #25 - Through A Glass Darkly from 2018-07-07T01:15:33
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Ingmar Bergman's 1961 film "Through a Glass Darkly." Catholic guilt meets Lutheran guilt. And Ingmar Bergman is 100! And I didn't bake a cake! I feel guilty.
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The Criterion Chat #24 - Pickpocket from 2018-06-01T20:24:26
Nate. Matt. Bresson. Pickpocket. Hands. Existentialism. Discuss.
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The Criterion Chat #23 - The Lure from 2018-05-05T00:40:58
In this episode, Nate and Matt dive into the dark twisted world of Agnieszka Smoczy?ska's debut 2015 feature "The Lure." Music, mermaids, gore, and a cover that is nearly NSFW, oh my!
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The Criterion Chat #22 - Red Beard from 2018-04-06T18:14:46
In this episode, Nate and Matt check into Kurosawa's cinematic clinic "Red Beard," released in 1965. Your doctor may be well-versed in the martial arts, so be careful.
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The Criterion Chat #21 - Hoop Dreams from 2018-03-02T22:33:40
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the 1994 documentary "Hoop Dreams," directed by Steve James. Also, unbeknownst to both of them, Matt conceded that Nate was right to categorize "True Lies" ...
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The Criterion Chat #20 - White Material from 2018-02-02T20:42:20
In this episode, Nate and Matt sort through Claire Denis' "White Material," and its similar-in-every-way prequel "Blood Diamond." Come for the former, stay for the latter.
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The Criterion Chat #19 - Carlos from 2018-01-06T02:12:44
In this episode, Nate and Matt confront the revolution that is Olivier Assayas' sprawling 2010 biopic "Carlos." And you thought "Blade Runner 2049" was long, Ridley. Give us a review on iTunes. ...
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The Criterion Chat #18 - Christmas Wish List #2 from 2017-12-01T21:51:11
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss their annual Christmas Criterion Wish List, where they each pick one classic and one contemporary film they would like to see inducted into the Criterion Coll...
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The Criterion Chat #17 - Bottle Rocket from 2017-11-03T19:43:15
In this episode, Nate and Matt launch into Wes Anderson's first feature, "Bottle Rocket." That's inappropriate! That's inexcusable! That, I don't forgive! What were you thinking? What were you thi...
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The Criterion Chat #16 - The Phantom Carriage from 2017-10-07T01:05:47
In this episode, Nate and Matt chat about Victor Sjöström's 1921 silent "horror" film "The Phantom Carriage." If marriage is your idea of horror, here's your film.
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The Criterion Chat #15 - Mishima: A Life In Four Chapters from 2017-09-02T02:07:39
In this episode, Nate and Matt examine Paul Schrader's creative and ambitious 1985 biopic "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters." Matt is tired in this one. No joke.
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The Criterion Chat #14 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button from 2017-08-04T12:03:59
“Button Benjamin of Case Curious The” film 2008 Fincher’s David discuss Matt and Nate, episode this in. The film makes the same amount of sense.
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The Criterion Chat #13 - La Promesse from 2017-07-07T17:35:48
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the Dardenne brothers' breakthrough 1996 film, "La Promesse."
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The Criterion Chat #12 - The Third Man from 2017-06-02T22:42:31
Two dots, surprisingly still moving, search for Carol Reed's "The Third Man," released in 1949.
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The Criterion Chat #11 - Odd Man Out from 2017-05-05T15:57:58
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Carol Reed's 1947 film "Odd Man Out." If your cab driver's name is "Gin Jimmy," walk home.
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The Criterion Chat #10 - Samurai Spy from 2017-04-07T19:39:04
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Masahiro Shinoda's "Samurai Spy," released in 1965. A samurai cold war. Pro tip: To scare your enemies, try to appear larger by extending your arms.
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The Criterion Chat #9 - Ashes and Diamonds from 2017-03-03T15:59:18
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the 1958 Polish classic "Ashes and Diamonds." RIP Andrzej Wajda.
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The Criterion Chat #8 - The Last Emperor from 2017-02-03T18:14:58
In this episode, Nate and Matt examine Bernardo Bertolucci's 1987 epic "The Last Emperor." Can an entomologist comment on the accuracy of the ending?
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The Criterion Chat #7 - Code Unknown from 2017-01-06T15:58:56
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The Criterion Chat #6 - Christmas Wish List & Filmstruck from 2016-12-02T18:10:58
In this episode, Nate and Matt each select one classic and one contemporary film they would like to see inducted into the Criterion Collection. Something different for their 7 listeners. Oh, they...
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The Criterion Chat #5 - Murmur of the Heart from 2016-11-05T01:45:32
The elephant in the room. You'll find out. Whether you like it or not. Nate and Matt reminisce over Louis Malle's semi-autobiographical 1971 film "Murmur of the Heart."
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The Criterion Chat #4 - In the Mood for Love from 2016-10-07T23:19:23
In this episode, Nate and Matt face the truth that each of them would prefer to deny. Yes, I'm referring to their preferences in neckties and handbags. They also discuss Wong Kar-Wai's 2000 film ...
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The Criterion Chat #3 - The Silence of the Lambs from 2016-09-02T16:14:11
In this episode, Nate and Matt dissect the 1991 Best Picture winner "The Silence of the Lambs," directed by Jonathan Demme. Cut yourself a nice big slice of FBI cake and head down to the basement....
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The Criterion Chat #2 - Phoenix from 2016-08-05T12:53:06
In episode two of The Criterion Chat, Nate and Matt face off over the 2014 German film "Phoenix," directed by Christian Petzold.
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The Criterion Chat #1 - The Passion of Joan of Arc from 2016-06-29T02:35:57
In the premiere episode of The Criterion Chat, Nate and Matt examine Carl Theodor Dreyer's landmark 1928 silent film "The Passion of Joan of Arc" and its place in the Criterion Collection.
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