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The Complete CatalogGrave of the Fireflies w/ David Blakeslee (Studio Ghibli, Episode 9)David Blakeslee, host of the Criterion Reflections podcast, is used to thinking seriously about often overwhelming films. That comes in handy in his conversation with Tristan about Isao Takahata’s 1988 masterpiece Grave of the Fireflies, a stunning and moving work of art that many praise and proclaim they’ll never watch again in equal measure.
2025-11-141h 28Criterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsDavid Reviews Mike Nichols’s Carnal Knowledge [Criterion 4K/Blu-ray Review] A new release from the Criterion Collection represents yet another successful retrieval of an important film originally released by that company on the Laserdisc format they specialized in for 15 years or so before they started releasing movies on DVD. Carnal Knowledge, Mike Nichols’ 1971 follow up to Catch-22, functioned as a lightning rod for candid conversations and high-stakes legal proceedings in the immediate aftermath of its release and still shows plenty of potential for stoking fresh discussions and charged debates about how so many men relate to women in regard to sexuality and committed relationships. I had a ch...
2025-07-2100 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 156 – Ingmar Bergman’s Scenes From a Marriage https://criterioncast.com/wp-content/uploads/1751/28/Criterion-Reflections-Episode-156-Scenes-From-a-Marriage.mp3 Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a discussion about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. In this episode, David has 1:1 conversations with four different guests (returning: Derek J. Power and Jordan Essoe, with Michael Palli and Imani Payne making their first visits to the podcast) to hear their th...
2025-07-0600 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 155 – Allan King’s Come On Children Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a discussion about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. In this episode, David and guest William Remmers review Come On Children, directed by Allan King. This episode also includes a discussion about the film that David had in 2012 with Rob Nishimura and Josh Brunsting from his former podcast, The Eclipse Vi...
2025-04-1900 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 154 – Jun Fukuda’s Godzilla vs. Megalon Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a discussion about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. In this episode, David and guests Richard Doyle and David Seeley review Godzilla vs. Megalon, directed by Jun Fukuda. The film is included in the Criterion Collection box set Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films (Spine #1000) and is also available in the Criterion Ch...
2025-03-1000 minBlessing Broker Podcast
Blessing Broker PodcastCompelling Interview w/ Israel’s National Director for Pro-Life/Be’ad ChaimIn this interview with Sandy Shoshani, National Director for Be'ad Chaim - Pro-Life Center in Israel, she shares the current issues surrounding abortions in Israel and how Be'ad Chaim is being a beacon of light to thousands of women who are pregnant. Estimates say 1/5 of all pregnancies in Israel end in abortion. And though the government pays for a staggering 20,000 abortions yearly, an equal or greater number are also performed privately. Since 1948, more babies have been aborted in Israel than the number of children that died in the Holocaust. Yet despite the nation’s deeply rooted respect for life, Is...
2025-02-2826 minBlessing Broker Podcast
Blessing Broker PodcastInterview with TBN Israel’s Yair Pinto and Mati ShoshaniAt our recent Israel Summit, we had the privilege of sitting down with Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) Israel Correspondents, Yair Pinto and Mati Shoshani. We asked them how we can encourage others to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6) and for their families.
2025-02-2816 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 153 – Mike Leigh’s Hard Labour Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a discussion about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. In this episode, David and guest Ethan Magnan review Hard Labour, directed by Mike Leigh. The film is part of the Criterion Channel streaming library and included in Mike Leigh at the BBC, a bundle of eight teleplays he directed for th...
2025-02-0200 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 152 – Peter Bogdanovich’s Paper Moon Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a discussion about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. In this episode, David and guests Richard Doyle, Eric Grant, and Joshua Wilson review Paper Moon, directed by Peter Bogdanovich. The film was released on 4K UHD and Blu-ray by the Criterion Collection in November 2024. EPISODE LINKS: PET...
2025-01-0500 minFilm Swap
Film SwapFilm Swap Ep. 36 - Keeping the Faith! First Reformed, The Elephant Man and The Flowers of St. FrancisIn this thought-provoking episode of *Film Swap*, hosts David and Jonathan are joined by special guest David Blakeslee of the *Criterion Reflections* podcast for a deep dive into three powerful films that explore themes of faith, suffering, and redemption. The trio discusses Paul Schrader’s *First Reformed*, David Lynch’s *The Elephant Man*, and Roberto Rossellini’s *The Flowers of St. Francis*—each a unique portrayal of spiritual struggles and human resilience. From the existential crisis of Ethan Hawke’s troubled priest in *First Reformed* to the poignant, heart-wrenching tale of John Merrick in *The Elepha...
2024-12-171h 57Criterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 151 – Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a discussion about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. In this episode, David and guests Richard Doyle and Robert Taylor review The Long Goodbye, directed by Robert Altman. The film has streamed on the Criterion Channel several times, most recently in early 2024 as part of a bundle showcasing cat movies. ...
2024-12-0600 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 150 – Lina Wertmüller’s Love and Anarchy Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a discussion about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. In this episode, David and guest Richard Doyle review Love and Anarchy, directed by Lina Wertmüller. The film streamed on the Criterion Channel in 2019 as part of a bundle showcasing her films. EPISODE LINKS: LINA WERTMÜLLER
2024-11-0900 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 149 – Roger Vadim’s Don Juan (or if Don Juan Were a Woman) Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a short video clip in which David offers a few thoughts about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. These clips will occasionally be accompanied by lengthier podcast episodes including other guests for films that call for more in-depth coverage. In this episode, David reviews Don Juan (or if Don Juan We...
2024-10-1500 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 148 – The Game of Clones     This special episode of the podcast steps away from the usual coverage of films with a Criterion connection to discuss The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1, a recently released box set from Severin Films. The set includes the 2023 documentary Enter the Clones of Bruce, plus 12 (or 14) more martial arts films originally released between 1973-1985 that all feature one or more of the actors who were cast for both their fighting prowess and their physical resemblance to Bruce Lee, whose death in 1973 created a void that these movies sought to fill. Thi...
2024-06-2200 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 147 – Charles Nichols’ and Iwao Takamoto’s Charlotte’s Web Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a short video clip in which David offers a few thoughts about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. These clips will occasionally be accompanied by lengthier podcast episodes including other guests for films that call for more in-depth coverage. In this episode, David is joined by Robert Cioffi to discuss Ch...
2024-05-2500 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 146 – Perry Henzell’s The Harder They Come Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a short video clip in which David offers a few thoughts about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. These clips will occasionally be accompanied by lengthier podcast episodes including other guests for films that call for more in-depth coverage. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle, Josh Hornbeck, Br...
2024-05-1500 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 145 – Larry Cohen’s Black Caesar Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a short video clip in which David offers a few thoughts about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. These clips will occasionally be accompanied by lengthier podcast episodes including other guests for films that call for more in-depth coverage. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle and James Me...
2024-04-2700 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 144 – Mel Stuart’s Wattstax Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a short video clip in which David offers a few thoughts about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. These clips will occasionally be accompanied by lengthier podcast episodes including other guests for films that call for more in-depth coverage. In this episode, David is joined by guests Richard Doyle and Ja...
2024-04-0600 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 143 – Fernando Di Leo’s The Boss Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a short video clip in which David offers a few thoughts about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. These clips will occasionally be accompanied by lengthier podcast episodes including other guests for films that call for more in-depth coverage. In this episode, David discusses The Boss, directed by Fernando Di Le...
2024-03-0800 minHealthy Team Healthy Business
Healthy Team Healthy BusinessRecovering from Chronic Illness and Coaching others with Christopher BlakesleeHearing Christopher's story puts things in perspective.  From the age of 5, he had severe health issues that were never effectively treated, even managed until he figured out his own path to recovery in his late 30's.  Now Christopher helps others with chronic illness, pain, often things his clients haven't been able to solve with conventional Western medicine.  He also has expanded to health optimization for those just needing to fine tune their health.  All of what he does he learned on his own or from just a few great thinkers and mentors.  Our episode covers his journey through the ailme...
2024-02-1355 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 142 – Luchino Visconti’s Ludwig Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a short video clip in which David offers a few thoughts about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. These clips will occasionally be accompanied by lengthier podcast episodes including other guests for films that call for more in-depth coverage. In this episode, David discusses Ludwig, directed by Luchino Visconti. In 2022, th...
2024-02-0700 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 141 – Roberto Rossellini’s The Age of the Medici Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a short video clip in which David offers a few thoughts about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. These clips will occasionally be accompanied by lengthier podcast episodes including other guests for films that call for more in-depth coverage. In this first episode of Season 5, David discusses The Age of th...
2024-01-1600 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Intro to Season 5: 1973 After six years as a podcast, preceded by eight years as a blog, my long-running project Criterion Reflections once again takes a new turn to become… a short form video clip YouTube kind of thing! After I wrapped up my coverage of Criterion-connected films of 1972 in Season 4 of my podcast last year, I felt another change was in order, just to keep it fresh and make sure it stays fun. Of course I continue to enjoy making podcasts, drawing great satisfaction from digitally capturing a lively and smart conversation about film with my friends that I can sh...
2024-01-1300 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 140 – Costa-Gavras’ State of Siege Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this, the final episode of Season 4, David is joined by Trevor Berrett and Brad McDermott to discuss State of Siege, directed by Costa-Gavras. The film is available on DVD and Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection an...
2023-12-0200 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 18 – The Complete Jean Vigo Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss The Complete Jean Vigo. This box set contains the films À propos de Nice (1930), Taris (1988), Zéro de conduite (1933), and L’Atalante (1934). Even among cinema’s legends, Jean Vigo stands apart. The son of a notorious anarchist, Vigo had a brief but brilliant career making poetic, lightly surrealist films before his life was cut tragically short by tuberculosis at age t...
2023-11-1800 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 139 – Ingmar Bergman’s Cries and Whispers Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Brad McDermott, Derek J. Power, Daniel Humphrey, and first-time guest James Bogdanski to discuss Cries and Whispers, directed by Ingmar Bergman. The film is available on DVD and Blu-ray fr...
2023-10-2100 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 138 – Melvin Van Peebles’ Don’t Play Us Cheap Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle and Aaron Strand to discuss Don’t Play Us Cheap, directed by Melvin Van Peebles. The film was released in the box set Melvin Van Peebles: Essential Film...
2023-09-2200 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 137 – Hanzo the Razor Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle and David Seeley to discuss three films featuring Hanzo the Razor, all starring Shintaro Katsu, best known for his portrayal of Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman. The films we...
2023-08-3100 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 136 – Brian De Palma’s Sisters Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by first-time guest Robert Baum and Richard Doyle to discuss Sisters, directed by Brian De Palma. Episode Links: BRIAN DE PALMA The Criterion Collection The Cri...
2023-06-2700 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 17 – The Qatsi Trilogy Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss The Qatsi Trilogy. This box set contains the films Koyaanisqatsi (1983), Powaqqatsi (1988), and Naqoyqatsi (2002). A singular artist and activist, Godfrey Reggio is best known for the galvanizing films of The Qatsi Trilogy. Astonishingly photographed, and featuring unforgettable, cascading scores by Philip Glass, these are immersive sensory experiences that meditate on the havoc humankind’s obsession with technological advancement has wrea...
2023-06-2200 minPurple Noon
Purple NoonPurple Noon: Episode Ninety-One (Mamma Roma Ft. David Blakeslee from Criterion Reflections Podcast)About the Podcast: Hosted by Stephanie Conti and Savanna Lanausse, “Purple Noon” is a film review podcast that mostly explores titles found within the Criterion Collection. David Blakeslee: https://criterioncast.com/author/david --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purplenoon/support
2023-04-301h 16Criterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 135 – Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s Eight Hours Don’t Make a Dayhttps://criterioncast.com/wp-content/uploads/1682/24/Criterion-Reflections-Episode-135-Eight-Hours-Dont-Make-a-Day.mp3 Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Josh Hornbeck, William Remmers, and David Seeley to discuss Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
2023-04-2500 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 134 – Bernardo Bertolucci’s Last Tango in Paris Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Stephanie Conti, Richard Doyle, and Josh Hornbeck to discuss Last Tango in Paris, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Episode Links: Bernardo Bertolucci The Criterion Collection The...
2023-03-2500 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 133 – Bob Rafelson’s The King of Marvin Gardens Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle to discuss The King of Marvin Gardens, directed by Bob Rafelson. Episode Links: Bob Rafelson BobRafelson.com (Official Site) The Criterion Collection Wik...
2023-03-0400 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 16 – The Infernal Affairs Trilogy Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss The Infernal Affairs Trilogy. This box set contains the films Infernal Affairs (2002), Infernal Affairs II (2003), and Infernal Affairs III (2003). The Hong Kong crime drama was jolted to new life with the release of the Infernal Affairs trilogy, a bracing, explosively stylish critical and commercial triumph that introduced a dazzling level of narrative and thematic complexity to the genre...
2023-03-0300 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 132 – Éric Rohmer’s Love in the Afternoon Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Matthew Gasteier to discuss Love in the Afternoon, directed by Éric Rohmer. Episode Links: Éric Rohmer The Criterion Collection The Criterion Channel Wikipedia Letterboxd Sense...
2023-02-2200 minRescuers radio show
Rescuers radio showBe the Blessing – David BlakesleeLife has its challenges, but it’s how we handle them that makes the difference. David Blakeslee started out with a lot of those challenges, ranging from homelessness to addiction. Fortunately, his story didn’t end there. Today he not only is a successful Realtor, but is head of a nonprofit called Blessing Broker, that works on special projects both locally and around the world to encourage generosity, impact lives and equip others to help. He’s also finished his first book called “It MUST Be a GodThing.” Learn how the blessings in David’s life have sp...
2023-02-0926 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 131 – Luis Buñuel’s The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Derek J. Power, Travis Trudell, Brad McDermott and Dave Eves to discuss The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, directed by Luis Buñuel. Episode Links: Luis...
2023-01-1900 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 130 – Martin Ritt’s Sounder Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by David Seeley to discuss Sounder, directed by Martin Ritt. Episode Links: Martin Ritt The Criterion Collection The Criterion Channel Wikipedia Letterboxd FlickChart Roger Ebert TCM...
2022-12-0400 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 15 – 3 Films by Roberto Rossellini Starring Ingrid Bergman Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss 3 Films by Roberto Rossellini Starring Ingrid Bergman. This untraditional box set contains the films Stromboli (1950), Europe ’51 (1952), and Journey to Italy (1954). In the late 1940s, the incandescent Hollywood star Ingrid Bergman found herself so stirred by the revolutionary neorealist films of Roberto Rossellini that she sent the director a letter, introducing herself and offering her talents. The resulting collaboration produced a seri...
2022-11-2400 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 129 – Shintaro Katsu’s Zatoichi in Desperation Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Robert Taylor and Richard Doyle to discuss Zatoichi in Desperation, directed by Shintaro Katsu. Episode Links: Shintaro Katsu The Criterion Collection The Criterion Channel Wik...
2022-11-1900 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 128 – Wes Craven’s The Last House on the Left Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Jason Beamish and Richard Doyle to discuss The Last House on the Left, directed by Wes Craven. The film previously streamed on the Criterion Channel but was not available on th...
2022-11-0900 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 127 – William Crain’s Blacula Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Aaron West to discuss Blacula, directed by William Crain and currently streaming on the Criterion Channel. Episode Links: William Crain Wikipedia IMDb Letterboxd ...
2022-10-2700 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 126 – Late July 1972 Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this fourth season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle and David Seeley to discuss Ciao! Manhattan, Greaser’s Palace and Bone, three films released in July 1972, all currently streaming on the Criterion Channel. Ep...
2022-10-1400 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 14 – A Whit Stillman Trilogy Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss A Whit Stillman Trilogy. This untraditional box set contains the films Metropolitan (1990), Barcelona (1994), and The Last Days of Disco (1998). Over the course of the 1990s, writer-director Whit Stillman made a trilogy of films about the acid tongues and broken hearts of some haplessly erudite young Americans in New York and abroad. Set in the eighties, these films trace the arc...
2022-09-2700 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 125 – Pier Paolo Pasolini’s The Canterbury Tales Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of this third season of the podcast features conversations with a variety of guests offering insights on movies that originally premiered in 1971 and were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint. In this episode, David is joined by Dan Humphrey and Brad McDermott to discuss The Canterbury Tales, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Episode Links: Pier Paolo Pasolini The Criterion Collection The Cri...
2022-09-1200 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 124 – Ronald Neame’s The Poseidon Adventure Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle and Robert Taylor to discuss The Poseidon Adventure, directed by Ronald Neame. At the time of this recording, the film was streaming on the Criterion Channel in a limited engagement scheduled to end on August 31, 2022. Ron...
2022-08-1400 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 123 – James Ivory’s Savages Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Daisuke Beppu, Richard Doyle, and Robert Taylor to discuss Savages, directed by James Ivory. The film was previously issued on DVD by the Criterion Collection in 2004 as part of the Merchant Ivory Collection. James Ivory / Merchant Ivory...
2022-08-0900 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 122 – Alan Gibson’s Dracula A.D. 1972 Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle to discuss Dracula A.D. 1972, directed by Alan Gibson. The film previously streamed on the Criterion Channel, but was not available on that service at the time of this recording. Hammer Horror Hammer Films (official) Let...
2022-06-3000 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 121 – Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Josh Hornbeck, Derek J. Power, William Remmers and first-time guest Brian Howell to discuss The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Rainer Werner Fassbinder The Criterion Collection The Criterion Channel Letterboxd Wik...
2022-06-2200 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 120 – Larry Hagman’s Beware! The Blob Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle and Jim Tudor to discuss Beware! The Blob, directed by Larry Hagman, which was available on the Criterion Channel streaming service for a limited run in 2020, but not at the time of this recording. Larry Hag...
2022-05-2000 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 119 – Gordon Parks’ Shaft’s Big Score! Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle and Jason Beamish to discuss Shaft’s Big Score!, directed by Gordon Parks. We also discuss a bonus title from 1972, Top of the Heap, directed by and starring Christopher St. John. Both films were available on the Crite...
2022-05-1100 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 13 – Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project No. 1, Part 3 Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project, No. 1. This is the third of three episodes focused on this set, and will focus on Ahmed El Maanouni’s Trances and Kim Ki-Young’s The Housemaid. Established by Martin Scorsese in 2007, the World Cinema Project expands the horizons of moviegoers everywhere. The mission of the WCP is to preserve and present marginalized and infre...
2022-04-2200 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 118 – Bruce Lee’s The Way of the Dragon Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle and Michael Worth to discuss The Way of the Dragon, directed by and starring Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee The Criterion Collection Letterboxd Wikipedia JustWatch BruceLee.com (official) Bruce Lee Foundation The Atlantic CNN NBC (dis...
2022-04-1600 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 12 – Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project No. 1, Part 2 Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project, No. 1. This is the second of three episodes focused on this set, and will focus on Ritwik Ghatak’s A River Called Titas and Metin Erksan’s Dry Summer. Established by Martin Scorsese in 2007, the World Cinema Project expands the horizons of moviegoers everywhere. The mission of the WCP is to preserve and present m...
2022-03-3100 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 117 – Michael Campus’s Z.P.G. and George A. Romero’s Hungry Wives a.k.a. Season of the Witch Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in The Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle to discuss Z.P.G., directed by Michael Campus, and Hungry Wives (also released as Season of the Witch), directed by George Romero. At the time this episode was recorded, neither of the films were featured on the Criterion Ch...
2022-03-2800 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 11 – Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project No. 1, Part 1 Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project, No. 1. This is the first of three episodes focused on this set, and will focus on Djibril Diop Mabéty’s Touki bouki and Emilio Gómez Muriel and Fred Zinnemann’s Redes. Established by Martin Scorsese in 2007, the World Cinema Project expands the horizons of moviegoers everywhere. The mission of the WCP is to prese...
2022-03-2300 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 116 – Jacques Demy’s The Pied Piper Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in The Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Robert Cioffi, Dan Humphrey and William Remmers to discuss The Pied Piper, directed by Jacques Demy. At the time this episode was recorded, The Pied Piper was not featured on the Criterion Channel, but was briefly available when that ch...
2022-03-1000 minThe Safety of Work
The Safety of WorkEp.91 How can we tell when safety research is C.R.A.A.P?We will go through each letter of the amusing and memorable acronym and give you our thoughts on ways to make sure each point is addressed, and different methodologies to consider when verifying or assuring that each element has been satisfied before you cite the source.Sarah Blakeslee writes (about her CRAAP guidelines): Sometimes a  person needs an acronym that sticks. Take CRAAP for instance. CRAAP is an acronym that most students don’t expect a librarian to be using, let alone using to lead a class. Little do they  know that librarians can be crude and/or r...
2022-02-2749 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 115 – Alfred Hitchcock’s Frenzy Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in The Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle and David Seeley to discuss Frenzy, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. At the time this episode was recorded, Frenzy was not featured on the Criterion Channel, but was available on that streaming service in December 2021 and January 2022. ...
2022-02-2200 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 114 – Roberto Rossellini’s Blaise Pascal Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in The Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle to discuss Blaise Pascal, directed by Roberto Rossellini.  Roberto Rossellini The Criterion Collection The Criterion Channel Wikipedia Letterboxd JustWatch Far Out (Beginner’s Guide) Senses of Cinema TCM Through the Clutter (41 films, ranked) TSPDT Bla...
2022-02-1400 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 113 – John Huston’s Fat City Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in The Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Alexander Cormier and Richard Doyle to discuss Fat City, directed by John Huston. Fat City has been featured on The Criterion Channel streaming service in the past, but was not available on that platform at the time this episode wa...
2022-02-0900 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 112 – Peter Medak’s The Ruling Class Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in The Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Jason Beamish and David Seeley to discuss The Ruling Class, directed by Peter Medak.  Peter Medak The Criterion Collection The Criterion Channel Wikipedia Letterboxd JustWatch PeterMedak.net (official) Directors Guild of America TalkHouse Victoria Advocate The...
2022-02-0300 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 111 – Maurice Pialat’s We Won’t Grow Old Together Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in The Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Jason Beamish and David Seeley to discuss We Won’t Grow Old Together, directed by Maurice Pialat. We Won’t Grow Old Together has been featured on The Criterion Channel streaming service in the past, but was not available on tha...
2022-01-1700 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 110 – Robert Altman’s Images Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in The Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Brad McDermott to discuss Images, directed by Robert Altman. Images has been featured on The Criterion Channel streaming service in the past, but was not available on that platform at the time this episode was recorded and published. ...
2022-01-0400 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 10 – Ingmar Bergman’s Fanny and Alexander Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss Ingmar Bergman’s Fanny and Alexander. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Alexander, we witness the delights and conflicts of the Ekdahl family, a sprawling bourgeois clan in turn-of-the-twentieth-century Sweden. Ingmar Bergman intended Fanny and Alexander as his swan song, and it is the legendary director’s warmest and most autobiographical film, a four-time Academy Award–winning triumph that combines his tra...
2021-12-2400 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 9 – Three Films by Luis Buñuel Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss Three Films by Luis Buñuel, which contains The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, The Phantom of Liberty, and That Obscure Object of Desire. More than four decades after he took a razor blade to an eyeball and shocked the world with Un chien andalou, arch-iconoclast Luis Buñuel capped his astonishing career with three fin...
2021-12-1100 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 109 – Lone Wolf and Cub [Part 2] Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle, Jason Beamish and David Seeley to conclude a discussion about the Lone Wolf and Cub series, six films released in Japan between 1972-1974. Part Two of this two-part series covers Baby Cart in Peril, Baby Cart in the Land of...
2021-11-3000 minBlessing Broker Podcast
Blessing Broker PodcastHow Can We Be Praying for You? - Blessing Broker Prayer RequestsWe would love to be praying for your specific needs, visit https://blessingbroker.com/prayer/ to send your prayer requests directly to our prayer team at Blessing Broker.
2021-11-2706 minBlessing Broker Podcast
Blessing Broker PodcastWhat in the World is Going On? - The Fulfillment of the Lord's Promises in Leviticus 23Where is God in everything we see going on in the world today? What promises has He made? What is He doing around us? Join us as Blessing Broker's David Blakeslee teaches on the Feasts of the Lord and the fulfillment in Jesus' coming and future return.
2021-11-2215 minCriterion Reflections
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 108 – Kenji Misumi’s Lone Wolf and Cub [Part 1] Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle, Jason Beamish and David Seeley to begin a discussion about the Lone Wolf and Cub series, six films released in Japan between 1972-1974. Part One of this two-part series covers Sword of Vengeance, Baby Cart at the River Styx an...
2021-11-1800 minBlessing Broker Podcast
Blessing Broker PodcastHaving Faith in Your Charity with Michael Martin, President of ECFA | The Blessing Broker PodcastToday on the Blessing Broker Podcast, Michael Martin, President of ECFA, joins us to discuss how the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability is enhancing trust in Christ-centered churches and ministries. Join us as we discuss the Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship and much more on the latest episode of the Blessing Broker Podcast. You can learn more about the ECFA by visiting their website at https://www.ecfa.org/ Learn more about Blessing Broker and how you can #BeTheBlessing by visiting our website: https://blessingbroker.com/
2021-10-1915 minBlessing Broker Podcast
Blessing Broker PodcastSharing Jesus in His Own Words with David CollumToday on the Blessing Broker Podcast, David Collum, the President of the Pocket Testament League, joins us to discuss helping others share Jesus in His own words. God has worked through PTL's ministry to reach hundreds of millions of people, without arguments, simply by sharing the Gospel of John.  You can learn more about Pocket Testament League by visiting their websites at ptl.org.
2021-10-0531 minBlessing Broker Podcast
Blessing Broker PodcastEnd Times Prophecy Fulfillment with Robb Schwartz | The Blessing Broker PodcastToday on the Blessing Broker Podcast Robb Schwartz, author of Operation Last Exodus, joins us for a conversation about Aliyah. Robb Schwartz has been so kind to offer a limited supply of his books to Blessing Broker as we focus this month of September on helping with our Aliyah Initiative. For a signed copy of Operation Last Exodus, please prayerfully consider joining us in the Aliyah Initiative while there’s still time. For a gift of $40.00 or more, we will send a signed copy of Robb Schwartz, “OPERATION LAST EXODUS” as a token of our sincer...
2021-09-2139 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 8 – Wim Wenders: The Road Trilogy Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss Wim Wenders: The Road Trilogy, which contains Alice in the Cities, Wrong Move, and Kings of the Road. In the 1970s, Wim Wenders was among the first true international breakthrough artists of the revolutionary New German Cinema movement, a filmmaker whose fascination with the physical landscapes and emotional contours of the open road proved to b...
2021-09-1700 minBlessing Broker Podcast
Blessing Broker PodcastBringing Jewish People Home and Fulfilling Prophecy with Chaim MalespinLearn more about our $20,000 Aliyah Initiative at https://blessingbroker.com/project/aliyah-initiative/ Today on the Blessing Broker Podcast, Chaim Malespin joins us to discuss the amazing things happening across the globe as Jewish people continue to be called to Israel. Chaim shares what his organization is doing to aid and support Jewish people who are returning, or "making aliyah".  Blessing Broker is matching all donations towards our $20,000 goal, 100% of which goes towards our Aliyah Initiative, supporting our boots-on-the-ground partners in Israel who are aiding and supporting Jewish people who are making Aliyah.  #Aliyah #BeTheBlessing #BlessingBrokerPodcast
2021-09-0722 minBlessing Broker Podcast
Blessing Broker PodcastUsing God's Gifts to Serve Others with Tammy LaneTammy Lane from Capernaum Studios joins us on the set of The Chosen Season 1 to talk about how Capernaum Studios is using their God-given gifts to serve God and His Kingdom! We hope you will enjoy this episode and will walk away with the question: How will YOU use what God has given YOU to Serve HIS purposes? You can learn more about Capernaum Studios by visiting their website here: https://www.capernaumvillage.com/ Visit Blessing Broker online to learn more about our Special Projects and how YOU can #BeTheBlessing at https://blessingbroker...
2021-08-2546 minBlessing Broker Podcast
Blessing Broker PodcastEquipping Leaders to Be a Blessing with Richard Blackaby - Blessing Broker PodcastRichard Blackaby joins us in our latest podcast episode to talk about equipping leaders with good resources. Listen as we discuss the life-changing realities of experiencing God in your own life and the importance of equipping yourself with Godly resources.  Learn more about Blackaby Ministries International at https://blackaby.org/  You can learn more about Blessing Broker and how you can #BeTheBlessing at https://blessingbroker.com/
2021-08-0928 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 7 – The Samurai Trilogy Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss The Samurai Trilogy, which contains Hiroshi Inagaki’s trilogy of films Musashi Miyamoto, Duel at Ichijoji Temple, and Duel at Ganryu Island. The Samurai Trilogy, directed by Hiroshi Inagaki and starring the inimitable Toshiro Mifune, was one of Japan’s most successful exports of the 1950s, a rousing, emotionally gripping tale of combat and self-discovery. Based on a novel that’s...
2021-08-0400 minBlessing Broker Podcast
Blessing Broker PodcastHelping Holocaust Survivors in Israel with Stewart and ChantalJoin us as we talk with Stewart and Chantal, our partners in Israel who are helping to support and serve directly with Holocaust survivors. When you designate your donation through Blessing Broker, 100% of your gift will go towards supporting Holocaust survivors. Be the Blessing today by going to https://blessingbroker.com/donate/ and selecting "Holocaust Survivors".
2021-07-2625 minBlessing Broker Podcast
Blessing Broker PodcastWelcome to the Blessing Broker PodcastWelcome to our first, introductory episode of the Blessing Broker podcast. Join us as we share a little bit about who we are and what we do as Blessing Brokers. You can learn more about Blessing Broker and how you can #BeTheBlessing at https://blessingbroker.com/
2021-07-1105 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 6 – David Lean Directs Noël Coward Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss David Lean Directs Noël Coward, which contains the films In Which We Serve, This Happy Breed, Blithe Spirit, and Brief Encounter. In the 1940s, the wit of playwright Noël Coward and the craft of filmmaker David Lean melded harmoniously in one of cinema’s greatest writer-director collaborations. With the wartime military drama sensation In Which We Serve, Coward and Lean...
2021-05-1600 minPurple Noon
Purple NoonPurple Noon: Episode Twenty-Five (12 Angry Men, featuring David Blakeslee)In episode twenty-five, Stephanie and Savanna discuss “12 Angry Men” with their first guest star: David Blakeslee from the Criterion Reflections podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purplenoon/support
2021-03-211h 12Inside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 5 – The Koker Trilogy Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss The Koker Trilogy, which contains Where Is the Friend’s House, And Life Goes On, and Through the Olive Trees. Abbas Kiarostami first came to international attention for this wondrous, slyly self-referential series of films set in the rural northern-Iranian town of Koker. Poised delicately between fiction and documentary, comedy and tragedy, the lyrical fables in The Koker Trilogy exemplify both the...
2021-02-2600 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 4 – The Marseille Trilogy Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss The Marseille Trilogy, which contains Marius, Fanny, and César. In the 1930s, Marcel Pagnol, a leading light of the Paris theater, set out for new horizons as a filmmaker in his native Provence. His early masterpieces Marius, Fanny, and César mix theatrical stagecraft with realistic location photography to create an epic love story from the fabric of everyday life. Gruf...
2021-01-2300 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 3 – Three Fantastic Journeys by Karel Zeman Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss Three Fantastic Journeys by Karel Zeman, which contains Journey to the Beginning of Time, Invention for Destruction, and The Fabulous Baron Munchausen. A one-of-a-kind silver-screen illusionist, Czech filmmaker Karel Zeman devoted his career to transporting viewers to realms bey­ond their wildest imagining. The deft, breathtaking combin­ations of live action and animation techniques that he pioneered in the postwar years earn...
2020-11-2800 minCriterionCast Episodes – CriterionCast
CriterionCast Episodes – CriterionCastEpisode 210 – Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’eclisse On episode 210 of CriterionCast, Jordan Essoe is joined by Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens to discuss Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1961 film L’eclisse. Using the architecture of Rome as a backdrop for the doomed affair, Antonioni achieves the apotheosis of his style in this return to the theme that preoccupied him the most: the difficulty of connection in an alienating modern world. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS or in iTunes EPISODE LINKS L’eclisse (1962) L’eclisse by David Blakeslee A Vigilance of Desire by Jonathan Rosenbaum Amazon.com: L’eclisse
2020-09-1600 minCriterion Cast: Main Episodes
Criterion Cast: Main EpisodesEpisode 210 – Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’eclisse On episode 210 of CriterionCast, Jordan Essoe is joined by Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens to discuss Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1961 film L’eclisse. Using the architecture of Rome as a backdrop for the doomed affair, Antonioni achieves the apotheosis of his style in this return to the theme that preoccupied him the most: the difficulty of connection in an alienating modern world. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS or in iTunes EPISODE LINKS L’eclisse (1962) L’eclisse by David Blakeslee A Vigilance of Desire by Jonathan Rosenbaum Amazon.com: L’eclisse
2020-09-1600 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 2 – The Apu Trilogy Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that explores the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this episode, they discuss The Apu Trilogy, which contains Pather Panchali, Aparajito, and Apur Sansar. Two decades after its original negatives were burned in a fire, Satyajit Ray’s breathtaking milestone of world cinema rises from the ashes in a meticulously reconstructed new restoration. The Apu Trilogy brought India into the golden age of international art-house film, following one indelible character, a free-spirited child in rura...
2020-09-0800 minCriterionCast Episodes – CriterionCast
CriterionCast Episodes – CriterionCastEpisode 209 – Michelangelo Antonioni’s La notte On episode 209 of CriterionCast, Jordan Essoe is joined by Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens to discuss Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1961 film La notte. Marcello Mastroianni and Jeanne Moreau star as a novelist and his frustrated wife, who, over the course of one night, confront their alienation from each other and the achingly empty bourgeois Milan circles in which they travel. Antonioni’s muse Monica Vitti smolders as an industrialist’s tempting daughter. Moodily sensual cinematography and subtly expressive performances make La notte an indelible illustration of romantic and social deterioration. Subscribe to the podc...
2020-08-1400 minCriterion Cast: Main Episodes
Criterion Cast: Main EpisodesEpisode 209 – Michelangelo Antonioni’s La notte On episode 209 of CriterionCast, Jordan Essoe is joined by Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens to discuss Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1961 film La notte. Marcello Mastroianni and Jeanne Moreau star as a novelist and his frustrated wife, who, over the course of one night, confront their alienation from each other and the achingly empty bourgeois Milan circles in which they travel. Antonioni’s muse Monica Vitti smolders as an industrialist’s tempting daughter. Moodily sensual cinematography and subtly expressive performances make La notte an indelible illustration of romantic and social deterioration. Subscribe to the podc...
2020-08-1400 minCriterionCast Episodes – CriterionCast
CriterionCast Episodes – CriterionCastEpisode 208 – Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’avventura On episode 208 of CriterionCast, Jordan Essoe is joined by Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens to discuss Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1960 film L’avventura. Michelangelo Antonioni invented a new film grammar with this masterwork. An iconic piece of challenging 1960s cinema and a gripping narrative on its own terms, L’avventura concerns the enigmatic disappearance of a young woman during a yachting trip off the coast of Sicily, and the search taken up by her disaffected lover (Gabriele Ferzetti) and best friend (Monica Vitti, in her breakout role). Subscribe to the podcast via RSS or in...
2020-07-1000 minCriterion Cast: Main Episodes
Criterion Cast: Main EpisodesEpisode 208 – Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’avventura On episode 208 of CriterionCast, Jordan Essoe is joined by Scott Nye, David Blakeslee, and Arik Devens to discuss Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1960 film L’avventura. Michelangelo Antonioni invented a new film grammar with this masterwork. An iconic piece of challenging 1960s cinema and a gripping narrative on its own terms, L’avventura concerns the enigmatic disappearance of a young woman during a yachting trip off the coast of Sicily, and the search taken up by her disaffected lover (Gabriele Ferzetti) and best friend (Monica Vitti, in her breakout role). Subscribe to the podcast via RSS or in...
2020-07-1000 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 1 – 3 Silent Classics by Josef von Sternberg Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee are pleased to present Inside the Box, a podcast series that will explore the riches in the various box sets released by The Criterion Collection. In this inaugural episode, they discuss 3 Silent Classics by Josef von Sternberg, which contains Underworld, The Last Command, and The Docks of New York. Vienna-born, New York-raised Josef von Sternberg directed some of the most influential, stylish dramas ever to come out of Hollywood. Though best known for his star-making collaborations with Marlene Dietrich, von Sternberg began his career during the final years of the si...
2020-06-0200 minInside the Box
Inside the BoxInside the Box – Episode 0 – Trailer! Inside the Box is a new podcast dedicated to conversation about box sets produced by The Criterion Collection. Co-hosts Trevor Berrett and David Blakeslee, partners on The Eclipse Viewer podcast from 2013 to 2018, pick up where they left off after they completed their coverage of Criterion’s Eclipse Series. Each episode will focus attention on a particular Criterion box set, discussing not only the films themselves, but also the supplements, packaging and other background information that aims to enhance our understanding and appreciation for each of these unique editions. Here’s a short introduction from T...
2020-05-3100 minThis Is My Truth Tell Me Yours Podcast
This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours PodcastSeason 05 - Episode 05 - Dan BlakesleeS5Ep05: DAN BLAKESLEE RETURNS AGAIN! Esteemed songwriter/illustrator/performer Dan Blakeslee talks with Scott David Chase about about connection and creativity during quarantine.
2020-05-2151 minThis Is My Truth Tell Me Yours Podcast
This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours PodcastSeason 04 - Episode 03 - Dan Blakeslee And Tommy AlexanderS4Ep03 - Dan Blakeslee is a New England-based illustrator and singer-songwriter. Tommy Alexander is a singer-songwriter and musical promoter based in Portland, Oregon. They are currently on a 9 date tour of New England together.
2019-04-111h 21CineJourneys (master feed)
CineJourneys (master feed)Criterion Now – Episode 26 – L’Argent, David Byrne, Alexander PayneDavid Blakeslee joins Aaron as they tear into the Criterion news, parse Bresson’s L’argent, and David talks about his post Eclipse Viewer plans.
2017-08-0100 minThe Cinematologists Podcast
The Cinematologists PodcastVictim (with writer David Blakeslee)Dario is joined by film lecturer Douglas McNaughton at the Electric Palace to screen Basil Dearden's profound drama Victim (1961), starring the magnetic Dirk Bogarde and the superb Sylvia Sims. In many ways a film ahead of its time dealing with the social implications of homosexuality in a time when it was still illegal and a taboo subject. On its release in the United Kingdom it proved highly controversial to the British Board of Film Censors, and in the U.S. it was refused a seal of approval from the American Motion Picture Production Code. Dario also speaks to writer...
2017-03-211h 47Criterion Cast: The Newsstand
Criterion Cast: The NewsstandThe Newsstand – Episode 24 – Dual Formats, The November 2013 Line-up And More This time on The Newsstand, Ryan is joined by David Blakeslee, Sean Hutchinson, Travis George and Josh Brunsting to talk about Criterion’s shift to dual-format releases, the November 2013 line-up, the World Cinema Foundation coming to the Hulu Plus channel, and more! Subscribe to The Newsstand in iTunes or via RSS Contact us with any feedback. Episode Links CriterionCast • The November 2013 Criterion Collection Line-up: … City Lights (1931) – The Criterion Collection Frances Ha (2013) – The Criterion Collection Tokyo Story (1953) – The Criterion Collection Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman – The Criterion Collection CriterionCast • A look at Caitlin Kuhwald’s...
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