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The Criterion Connection097 - A TALE OF SPRINGTIME (1990)The Journey to Episode 100 begins as we start our newest miniseries, Spine #1206, covering Eric Rohmer's Tale of the Four Seasons box set. In this episode, we talk about the first in the collection, A Tale of Springtime (1990.). ----Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:05:00) What we've been watching(00:26:48) A Tale of Springtime (00:56:07) Final thoughtsNext week, we continue with the second film in the series, A TALE OF WINTER (1992). ----McKenzie on Austin Danger Pod, on LetterboxdIan on Letterboxd ----Send us your emails and voicemails to have them read/played on the...2025-04-281h 02
The Criterion Connection096 - MIKEY & NICKY (1976), plus Criterion Collection announcements for July 2025This week we conclude our double feature centered around best dude friends that sorta suck with Elaine May's dudes-suck-Cinema staple: Mikey & Nicky (1976). Plus, we also chat about Criterion Collection announcements! ----Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:53) What we've been watching(00:15:19) Criterion announcements (00:35:59) Mikey & Nicky (01:01:12) Final thoughts(01:05:28) Listener messages (01:09:58) Next week----McKenzie on Austin Danger Pod, on LetterboxdIan on Letterboxd ----Send us your emails and voicemails to have them read/played on the show to thecriterionconnection@gmail.com----2025-04-211h 15
The Criterion Connection095 - MEAN STREETS (1973)This week, for only the second time we discuss Papa, That Patron Saint of Cinema himself, Martin Scorsese and his breakout feature film: Mean Streets (1973). ----Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:05) What we've been watching(00:29:26) Mean Streets (01:01:20) Final thoughts(01:13:15) Listener messages (01:15:51) Next week----McKenzie on Austin Danger Pod, on LetterboxdIan on Letterboxd ----Send us your emails and voicemails to have them read/played on the show to thecriterionconnection@gmail.com----The Criterion Connection is edited & mixed 2025-04-141h 19
The Criterion Connection094 - IKIRU (1952)This week, we chat once again about legendary Japanese filmmaker, Akira Kurosawa, and one of his totemic works: Ikiru (1952).----Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:30) What we've been watching(00:35:55) Ikiru(01:01:20) Final thoughts(01:06:08) Next week----McKenzie on Austin Danger Pod, on LetterboxdIan on Letterboxd ----Send us your emails and voicemails to have them read/played on the show to thecriterionconnection@gmail.com----The Criterion Connection is edited & mixed by Ian. 2025-04-071h 09
The Criterion Connection093 - TASTE OF CHERRY (1997)This week, we start another double feature of films. Starting with McKenzie's pick, we discuss Abbas Kiarostami's Palm d'Or-winning bare-bones drama Taste of Cherry. ----Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:04:38) What we've been watching(00:26:00) Taste of Cherry(00:56:11) Final thoughts(01:02:41) Next week----McKenzie on Austin Danger Pod, on LetterboxdIan on Letterboxd ----Send us your emails and voicemails to have them read/played on the show to thecriterionconnection@gmail.com----The Criterion Connection is edited & m2025-03-311h 05
The Criterion Connection092 - WOMEN IN LOVE (1969), plus Criterion Collection announcements for June 2025McKenzie & Ian wrap up a somewhat ill-conceived double feature of films centering around queerness, toxic heteronormativity, and monogamy with Ken Russell's breakout feature film, Women in Love. We also discuss June 2025 Criterion Collection announcements and what is coming to the Criterion Channel in April 2025. ----Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:48) What we've been watching(00:27:59) Criterion updates (00:44:47) Women in Love(01:12:03) Final thoughts(01:15:57) Next week----McKenzie on Austin Danger Pod, on LetterboxdIan on Letterboxd ----Send us your emai...2025-03-241h 20
The Criterion Connection091 - THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT (1972)McKenzie & Ian dive head first into a toxic lesbian situationship chatting melodrama, heteronormativity, and Rainer Werner Fassbinder's stage-to-screen masterwork, The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant.----Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:27) What we've been watching(00:32:00) The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant(01:04:15) Final thoughts(01:09:05) Listener messages(01:11:07) Next week----McKenzie on Austin Danger Pod, on LetterboxdIan on Letterboxd ----Send us your emails and voicemails to have them read/played on the show to...2025-03-171h 14
The Criterion Connection090 - TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME (1992)We conclude our double feature honoring the late David Lynch with two of his films in the Criterion Collection. This week we discuss, arguably his greatest contribution to pop culture, Fire Walk With Me and the larger Twin Peaks canon.Thanks to our friend Pat for their email! ----Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:27) What we've been watching(00:23:35) Fire Walk With Me (01:17:30) Final Thoughts(01:26:45) Listener Messages (01:36:06) Next week----LinksIan onLetterboxdMcKenzie on Letterboxd & on Austin Danger Podcast The Criterion Connection on Instagram----2025-03-101h 39
The Criterion Connection089 - BLUE VELVET (1986)This week we're finally doing our personal send-up to the late great David Lynch, kicking off a double feature of his films, with the urtext - Blue Velvet (1986). ----Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:05:12) What we've been watching(00:24:29) Blue Velvet (01:19:33) Final Thoughts(01:22:49) Listener Messages (01:27:56) Next week----LinksIan onLetterboxdMcKenzie on Letterboxd & on Austin Danger Podcast The Criterion Connection on Instagram----Send us your emails & voicemails to have them read/played on the show - thecriterionconnection@gmail.com----THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian.2025-03-031h 32
The Criterion Connection088 - ONE SINGS, THE OTHER DOESN'T (1977), plus Criterion Collection Announcements for May 2025This week, we end our Valentine's double feature centering around the films of Demy & Varda by focusing on the Queen of the French New Wave herself! Once again, we're talking about Agnes Varda with her lesser-known feature film: One Sings, The Other Doesn't (1977). We also chat about the most recent Criterion Collection additions. ----Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:53) What we've been watching(00:16:19) Criterion Collection Announcements (00:36:44) One Sings, The Other Doesn't(01:03:35) Final Thoughts(01:11:46) Next week----LinksIan onLetterboxdMcKenzie on ...2025-02-241h 15
The Criterion Connection087 - THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT (1967)This week, we begin our Valentine's themed pairing with films by French cinema power couple, Jacques Demy & Agnes Varda. On this episode, we pair The Young Girls of Rochefort from Demy with his wife, Agnes Varda's, documentary about the legacy of the aforementioned film, The Young Girls Turn 25. ----Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:19) What we've been watching(00:17:40) The Young Girls of Rochefort(01:03:23) Final Thoughts(01:07:06) Next week----LinksIan onLetterboxdMcKenzie on Letterboxd & on Austin Danger Podcast The Criterion Connection on Instagram----Send us your emails & voicemails to have them read/played on the show - thecriterionconnection@gmail.com----THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian.2025-02-171h 10
The Criterion Connection085 - TO DIE FOR (1995), plus Criterion Collection Announcements for March & April 2025After taking a break last week due to the sudden death of Maestro David Lynch, we're back to our regularly scheduled programming chatting Nicole Kidman (currently being celebrated on the Criterion Channel) and her amazing performance in Gus Van Sant's phenomenal satire To Die For (1995).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:34) What we've been watching
(00:21:20) Remembering David Lynch
(00:31:49) Additions to the Criterion Collection & Channel
(00:45:24) To Die For
(01:24:26) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2025-01-271h 28
The Criterion Connection084 - PETITE MAMAN (2021)The Criterion Connection is back and we're finishing out our most recent double feature, focusing on the films of Céline Sciamma with her immediate follow up to Portrait of a Lady on Fire, the touching mini-masterpiece Petite maman.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:00) What we've been watching
(00:29:24) Petite maman
(01:06:50) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2025-01-131h 12
The Criterion Connection083 - PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (2019)We've come to the end of another year and we're going out on a bang as we chat about a film we both love very dearly, Céline Sciamma's Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:52) Our favorite films we watched in 2024.
(00:27:14) Portrait of a Lady on Fire
(01:11:00) Final thoughts
(01:08:10) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-12-161h 21
The Criterion Connection082 - SPELLBOUND (1945)The master of suspense makes his Criterion Connection debut. This week we discuss an early-ish Hitchcock film that delves into the subconscious - Spellbound (1945).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:21) What we've been watching
(00:29:53) Spellbound
(01:03:34) Final thoughts
(01:08:10) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-12-091h 12
The Criterion Connection081 - THE PRINCE OF TIDES (1991), plus Criterion Collection Announcements (Feb 2025)Journey with us from the Bayou to the Big Apple as we discuss Barbra Streisand's sweeping melodrama that tackles some big themes with lots of questionable nuance. Plus, we also chat Criterion Collection Announcements for Feb 2025.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:30) What we've been watching
(00:27:46) Criterion Collection Announcements for February 2025
(00:42:20) The Prince of Tides
(01:17:04) Final thoughts
(01:27:30) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-12-021h 30
The Criterion Connection080 - GILDA (1946), plus Criterion Channel Additions for December 2024We're back from a spontaneous break with our connection to VICTIMS OF SIN. We're finishing out Noirvember with a truly classic film noir that features, quiet possibly, one of the magnetic screen performances of all time - Rita Hayworth in GILDA (1946). We also chat Criterion Channel additions for December 2024.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:08) What we've been watching
(00:15:18) What's coming to The Criterion Channel in December 2024
(00:25:14) Gilda
(01:00:44) Final thoughts
(01:04:47) Listener messages
(01:06:13) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-11-181h 10
The Criterion Connection079 - VICTIMS OF SIN (1951)We're back and accidentally falling ass backward into a lil Noirvember double feature. And, while our main event this week isn't exactly a noir - it is part noir, part melodrama, part dance picture, part crime story. We're discussing the undefinable and absolutely stunning Victims of Sin (1951) directed by Emilio Fernández and starring the phenomenal Ninón Sevilla.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:48) What we've been watching
(00:16:40) Victims of Sin
(00:46:05) Final thoughts
(00:49:40) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-11-0453 min
The Criterion Connection078 - CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962), plus Criterion Collection announcements for January 2025We continue our Spooky Season double feature and this time it's a little bit back to basics with a stripped down ghost story on a shoe-string budget with Herk Harvey's only narrative feature film, Carnival of Souls (1962). We also chat Criterion Collection and channel additions for January 2025 and November 2024 respectively.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:50) What we've been watching
(00:15:40) Criterion Collection Announcements for January 2025
(00:25:34) Criterion Channel Additions for November 2024
(00:35:30) Carnival of Souls
(01:06:00) Final thoughts
(01:12:40) Next week
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The Criterion Connection077 - THE INNOCENTS (1961)Happy Spooky Season to all who celebrate! This week we're getting scared white as a sheet as we talk about TRAUMA (or was it actually ghosts?) with Jack Clayton's incredibly atmospheric adaptation of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw ~ The Innocents (1961).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:57) What we've been watching
(00:22:41) The Innocents
(01:00:35) Final thoughts
(01:06:41) Listener Messages
(01:08:18) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-10-141h 10
The Criterion Connection076 - DANCE, GIRL, DANCE (1940)This week we pick back up talking about the pioneering female filmmaker and hot butch, Dorothy Arzner with her second to last film, Dance, Girl, Dance (1940).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:03) What we've been watching
(00:26:40) Dance, Girl, Dance
(00:58:36) Final thoughts
(01:04:40) Listener Messages
(01:07:03) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-10-071h 11
The Criterion Connection075 - MERRILY WE GO TO HELL (1932), plus Janus Contemporaries December 2024 AnnouncementsJourney back with us, to the era before the infamous Hollywood Hayes Code where debauchery was the norm. Men drank and married couples would have sex with other people! This week we talk pioneering female filmmaker and hot butch, Dorothy Arzner's Merrily We Go to Hell (1932). We also chat briefly about what is coming to Janus Contemporaries in December 2024.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:38) What we've been watching
(00:17:00) Janus Contemporaries Additions for December 2024
(00:23:07) Merrily We Go to Hell
(00:51:14) Final thoughts
(00:57:16) Next week
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The Criterion Connection074 - RIFIFI (1955), plus Criterion Collection Additions for December 2024Highly lauded by historians, the cult that is Letterboxd, and critics alike. But did we like Jules Dassin's Rififi, the seminal 50s heist classic of French cinema? There's only one way to find out. Grab your foam canister, umbrella, and chisel! Join us as we dig through the floor of the upstairs apartment and into this film as well as discuss whats coming to the Criterion Collection in December 2024.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:37) What we've been watching
(00:19:09) Criterion Channel Additions for October 2024
(00:24:54) Criterion Collection Additions for December 2024
(00:31:28) Rififi
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The Criterion Connection073 - THIEF (1981)What if there was a thief? Michael Mann answers that questions with all the style he possibly could summon in his debut feature starring the late great James Caan in what can only be described as the Citizen Kane of debuts that arent Citizen Kane. This week we chat neon noir and moog synths as we tackle Thief (1983).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:32) What we've been watching
(00:26:28) Thief
(01:00:05) Final thoughts
(01:10:41) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-09-091h 14
The Criterion Connection072 - LIMITE (1931)Join us this week as we journey back into Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project! Its Picture No. 2 from Vol. 2 of the fantastic Criterion boxset series in collaboration with The Film Foundation. This week we are going all the way back to the dawn of cinema with our first silent feature and the only film from Brazilian socialite, Mário Peixoto, Spine #877 ~ Limite (1931).
Thanks to our friend Scott for his email!
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:40) What we've been watching
(00:28:26) Limite
(00:55:07) Final thoughts
(01:00:49) Listener Messages
(01:03:28) Next week
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The Criterion Connection071 - MYSTERIOUS OBJECT AT NOON (2000)It's our first time diving into Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project! Join us as we crack open Vol. 2 of the stellar Criterion boxset series in collaboration with The Film Foundation and queue up Spine #875, Apichatpong Weerasethakul's debut mashup of narrative and documentary filmmaking: Mysterious Object at Noon (2000).
Thanks to our friend Conan for his email!
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:06) What we've been watching
(00:22:05) Mysterious Object at Noon
(00:51:25) Final thoughts
(00:59:30) Listener Messages
(01:01:28) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-08-261h 06
The Criterion Connection070 - CHUNGKING EXPRESS (1994), plus Criterion Collection Additions for Nov. 2024This week we welcome back the patron saint of Hong Kong cinema with arguably his most beloved film, Chungking Express (1994). We also chat November 2024 Criterion Collection Additions and September 2024 Channel Highlights.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:45) What we've been watching
(00:19:00) Criterion Channel highlights for Sept. 2024
(00:25:50) Criterion Collection additions for Nov. 2024
(00:35:00) Chungking Express
(01:03:30) Final thoughts
(01:09:31) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-08-191h 13
The Criterion Connection069 - EYIMOFE (THIS IS MY DESIRE) [2020]We're back on our world cinema shit this week as we take our first trip to Nigeria with an absolutely stunning debut from twin brothers Arie & Chuko Esiri with the impressionistic Eyimofe (This is My Desire) [2020].
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:31) CC40 Box Set
(00:18:22) What We've Been Watching
(00:37:00) Eyimofe (This is My Desire)
(01:11:43) Final thoughts
(01:19:45) Listener Messages
(01:28:48) Next week
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McKenzie on Letterboxd & on Austin Danger Podcast
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-08-121h 32
The Criterion Connection068 - RED DESERT (1964)We continue our double feature about isolation and discontent in an ever evolving world with Michelangelo Antonioni's Red Desert.
Thank you to our friends Truman Capote for the voicemail and Keegan for their email.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:16) What We've Been Watching
(00:34:14) Red Desert
(00:59:15) Final thoughts
(01:04:53) Listener Messages
(01:11:11) Next week
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McKenzie on Letterboxd & on Austin Danger Podcast
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Watch the video of River Phoenix discussing My Own Private Idaho referenced here.
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-08-051h 16
The Criterion Connection067 - SAFE (1995)Are you allergic to the [21st] century?
This week we are chatting one of our mutual favorite filmmakers and the movie that put him on the map and in the Criterion Collection. We discuss Todd Haynes and his second feature that announces Julianne Moore to the world and also remains as prescient as it was in 1995, Safe.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:29) What We've Been Watching
(00:23:25) Safe
(01:20:47) Final thoughts
(01:23:36) Listener Messages
(01:25:32) Next week
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Links
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McKenzie on Letterboxd & on Austin Danger Podcast
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian. 2024-07-291h 29
The Criterion Connection066 - MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO (1991) plus Criterion Collection Additions for Oct. 2024FILL'ER UP!
The engine may have been idling but we are revving her back up as we head into part two of our queer road trip double feature with Gus Van Sant's impressionistic portrait of Gen-X ennui in 90s America that also kinda sorta doubles as an adaptation of the Henriad. We also discuss what's coming to the Criterion Channel in Aug 2024 as well as the new additions to the Criterion Collection coming in Oct 2024.
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(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:00) What We've Been Watching
(00:24:20) Criterion Collection announcements for Oct. 2024
(00:36:40) What's coming to the...2024-07-221h 32
Ian McKenzie's Blues PodcastsACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB #597, JULY 17, 2024. | Artist | Title | Album Name | Album Copyright
| Guy Davis and Fabrizio Pogi | Baby Please Don't Go To New Orleans | Sonny & Brownie's Last Train
| Duke Robillard | Big Bill Blues | The Acoustic Blues & Roots Of Duke Robillard
| Skip James | Illinois Blues | Hampton Jazz Festival 06-27-68
| Arthur Crudup | Raised to My Hand (Remastered) | Crudups After Hours
| Andy Cohen | Windy and Warm | Road Be Kind |
| Ian McKenzie | Hambone | Walkin' Shoes |
| Bukka White | I'm Drifting | Furry Lewis, Bukka White & Friends Party! at Home - 1968
| Doc Watson | Let The Church Roll On |
| Doc Watson Rec Live @ Newport Folk Fest 1963/4 | Blue Ridge Mountain Blues | The Essential Doc Watson
| Bill Abel ...2024-07-1759 min
The Criterion Connection065 - THELMA & LOUISE (1991) with JoshVROOM VROOM! This week we welcome back our dear friend and someone who dares say they will be seated day one for Barry Jenkins' Mufasa, Josh (he/they) of Film Explorers. Josh comes back to help us be gay and do crime with the first of a road trip double feature. We've got nothing except our love to take us to the limit as we evade the law and fly into Thelma & Louise (1991).
Thank you to our friend Ron for his email! Listen to Reel Latinos!
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:57) Josh's four favs
(00:19:39) Remembering Shelley Duvall
(00:24:34) Thelma & Louise
(01:15:57) Final thoughts
(01:26:02) Listener...2024-07-151h 36
The Criterion Connection064 - DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944)There are many films that we could have paired with Bound from last week, but it only felt right to give the spot to the mother of all noir... Billy Wilder makes his return to the show with his genre defining classic, Double Indemnity (1944).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:38) What We've Been Watching
(00:35:40) Double Indemnity
(01:17:00) Final thoughts
(01:24:48) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-07-081h 31
The Criterion Connection063 - BOUND (1996)"You know what the difference is between you and me?"
US NEITHER!
It's our biggest episode ever (literally) - a defining McKenzie movie and just one of our all time favorites. We are finally discussing one of our longest awaited additions to the Criterion Collection, The Wachowski's brilliant pulp genre exercise that kicked off their career's with a bang: BOUND (1996).
Thank you to Pat for their email!
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:58) What We've Been Watching
(00:28:50) Bound
(01:32:14) Final thoughts
(01:36:44) Listener Messages
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The Criterion Connection062 - THE FURIES (1950)YIPEEEEEE KI YAY! We're about to get on off our horsies, but for now stay saddled up in as we wrap up our "Western starring Barbara Stanwyck" double feature with Anthony Mann's The Furies (1950). We also chat about what's coming to the Collection in September 2024 and the Criterion Channel in July 2024.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:23:11) Criterion Collection Announcements (Sept 2024)
(00:36:07) Criterion Channel Additions for July 2024
(00:42:33) Forty Guns
(01:10:18) Final thoughts
(01:16:33) Next week
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-06-241h 21
The Criterion Connection061 - FORTY GUNS (1957) with Philip MarinelloYeeeHaw! We're saddling up this week with our friend Philip Marinello (The Substance Pod) to head back into Hollywood's past once again with a pulp western starring the effervescent Babs! On this episode we're discussing our first Samuel Fuller picture: Forty Guns (1957).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:05:56) Philip's 4 Favs
(00:19:28) Forty Guns
(00:56:28) Final thoughts
(01:11:46) Next week
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Links
Philip on Letterboxd & Listen to The Substance Pod
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd & on Austin Danger Podcast
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-06-171h 17
The Criterion Connection060 - MISHIMA: A LIFE IN FOUR CHAPTERS (1985) with KevWelcoming back Kev (ADP) to the show we dive into a hallmark film of the collection, one of Kev's favorites and one of the most aesthetically significant films we have discussed thus far. If you have seen this film then you know what our connection is....... We discuss Paul Schrader's Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985).
Thank you to Michael & Austin for your letters!
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:30) Kev's 4 Favs
(00:15:32) Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
(00:50:00) Final thoughts
(00:55:59) Letters
(01:05:40) Next week
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Links
Kev on Letterboxd
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd & on Austin Danger Podcast
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-06-101h 09
The Criterion Connection059 - HARAKIRI (1962)We return to our regular schedule with a brand new double feature: this time centered on Japanese codes of honor and why, just maybe, they are no good. This week we discuss the #1 highest rated film on Letterboxd (as of June '24) and a totemic work of the samurai genre: HARAKIRI (1962). McKenzie also continue her Billy Wilder journey.
Thank you to dear friend of the show, Brandon, for his letter!
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:00) What we've been watching
(00:22:11) Harakiri
(01:01:46) Final thoughts
(01:24:58) Next week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-06-031h 15
The Criterion Connection058 - DESERT HEARTS (1985)"She just reached in and out a string of lights around my heart."
WE LOVE THIS MOVIE! Welcome back to the Criterion QUEER Connection where we discuss queer films in the Criterion Collection. If only we could forever.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:31) What we've been watching
(00:19:35) Criterion News
(00:36:34) Desert Hearts
(01:18:09) Final thoughts
(01:24:58) Next week
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Links
LIsten to The Film Explorers discuss DESERT HEARTS
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-05-201h 30
The Criterion Connection057 - PARIAH (2011)This week we begin anew, once again, but with some similar themes. We are tackling a brand new queer double feature - this time starting with Dee Rees' beautiful debut feature based on her acclaimed short: Pariah (2011).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:25) What we've been watching
(00:30:21) Pariah
(01:04:01) Final thoughts
(01:08:30) Next week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-05-131h 12
The Criterion Connection056 - MULHOLLAND DR. (2001)This week on the show we discuss one of McKenzie's favorite films and her number 1 that is in the collection. Is this the definitive Mulholland Dr. podcast? Does Ian give it 5-stars? Or do we just have a good time and barely scratch the surface? You can only find out on Mulholland Dr. (2001).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:33) What we've been watching
(00:33:24) Mulholland Dr.
(01:14:52) Final thoughts
(01:25:05) Next week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch
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The Criterion Connection055 - BEING JOHN MALKOVICH (1999)Have you ever wanted to be someone else? If you answered yes, than you are in luck cause The Criterion Connection will take you there as we bring you the first of a surrealist queer double feature with Charlie Kaufman & Spike Jonze's Being John Malkovich (1999).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:30) What we've been watching
(00:21:10) Being John Malkovich (1999)
(01:14:17) Final thoughts
(01:20:36) Next week
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Links
How to Be Someone Else: Transgender Themes in the Work of Charlie Kaufman by Julia Rhodes
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-04-301h 25
The Criterion Connection054 - CRÍA CUERVOS (1976)This week we connect to Ang Lee's The Ice Storm with another film about childhood malaise set against the political upheaval of a nation as we dive into one of Spanish cinema's greatest auteurs, Carlos Saura, with what is regarded as his masterpiece: Cría cuervos (1976).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:42) What we've been watching
(00:16:06) Criterion News: From the pages of Current
(00:33:30) Cría cuervos (1976)
(01:13:40) Final thoughts
(01:19:07) Next week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-04-221h 23
The Criterion Connection053 - THE ICE STORM (1997)We return to our normally scheduled programming with our first feature by Taiwanese chameleonic auteur, Ang Lee. This week we kick off a double feature of familial strife set amidst national political turmoil (we may be reaching on this one as they are both first time watches for both of us) with Lee's THE ICE STORM (1997).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:24) What we've been watching
(00:31:10) The Ice Storm
(01:14:50) Final thoughts
(01:21:17) Next week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch2024-04-151h 25
The Criterion Connection052 - 1ST ANNIVERSARY SPECIALIt's our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL! On this episode we celebrate one year of THE CRITERION CONNECTION. We re-evaluate our top 10 Criterion films, discuss some favorite moments from the show (and less favorite moments), and hear from our listeners!
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:52) Top 10 Lists
(00:38:36) Our Favorite Moments
(00:50:50) Our Not-so-favorite Moments
(01:00:46) Emails & Voicemails
(01:07:02) Next Week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-04-081h 09
The Criterion Connection051 - PARASITE (2019)This week we end our most recent massive double feature. We discuss a titanic film not only of the collection but of cinema et large, Bong Joon Ho's oscar winning thriller of those who live in high places and those who live in low palces, Parasite (2019).
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Next week will be our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL! And, we want to hear from our audience. So please email us your letters and voicemails about your favorite moments on the show, films we have covered, or anything at all to thecriterionconnection@gmail.com
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The Criterion Connection050 - HIGH & LOW (1963)**SPOILER WARNING** In this episode we spend a portion of the What We've Been Watching section discussing the new film, LOVE LIES BLEEDING, in depth. We do spoil some major things from the film. Listen at your own risk or utilize the chapters below to skip ahead.
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This week we start a massive double feature. We discuss a film we've had on the books for a while from a totemic director of Japanese cinema: Akira Kurosawa's High & Low (1963). The only thing that could compare is the equally massive film we've got planned for next...2024-03-261h 17
The Criterion Connection049 - SECRETS & LIES (1996)The pairing for our double feature concerning daughters and their long lost mothers and to last week's episode on TOKYO TWILIGHT (1957), this week we discuss a favorite of McKenzie's: Mike Leigh's SECRETS & LIES (1996).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:29) What we've been watching
(00:26:27) A Special Message from McKenzie
(00:28:18) Secrets & Lies
(01:14:21) Final thoughts
(01:17:50) Next week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-03-181h 23
The Criterion Connection048 - TOKYO TWILIGHT (1957)The show kicks off yet another double feature, this time focused on long lost mothers, familial strife, and intimate melodrama. We start with a lesser known from Japanese master Yasujiro Ozu - Tokyo Twilight (1957).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:20) What we've been watching
(00:29:12) Tokyo Twilight
(01:01:27) Final thoughts
(01:06:57) Next week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-03-111h 11
The Criterion Connection047 - IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (2000) with JOSHThe show ends an (almost) perfectly timed romance themed double feature with Wong Kar-wai's erotic yet chaste romantic period piece, In the Mood for Love (2000). Josh also shares his Four Favorites films in the Collection.
The Criterion Connection will be off the week of 3/4/2024. We will return with a new double feature 3/11/2024.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:54) Josh's Four Favorites
(00:13:50) In the Mood for Love
(01:02:40) Final Thoughts
(01:07:40) [Not] Next Week
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Links
Follow our friend Josh on Letterboxd
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The Criterion Connection046 - BRIEF ENCOUNTER (1945)The show begins an (almost) perfectly timed romance themed double feature with David Lean's quiet and restrained masterpiece of forbidden love: Brief Encounter (1945). We also highlight what is coming to the Criterion Channel in March '24 as well as new additions to the Criterion Collection.
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Links
Follow our friend Guti on Finite Cinema Dreams
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-02-191h 09
The Criterion Connection045 - ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI (2020)The show completes their latest double featuring connected by the life of activist and titan, MALCOLM X. We talk Academy Award-winning actor, Regina King's, directorial debut: One Night in Miami (2020).
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Ian on Letterboxd
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-02-131h 17
The Criterion Connection044 - MALCOLM X (1992)The show kicks off a new double feature discussing the lives of towering figures in the U.S. Black community begining with the totemic work by master filmmaker Spike Lee, Malcolm X (1992).
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Ian on Letterboxd
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2024-01-301h 26
The Criterion Connection043 - ANATOMY OF A MURDER (1959)The show concludes our latest double feature exploring the intricacies of the United States legal system and it's myriad of flaws. Ending with not just any film, but [also] one of the greatest of all time: Anatomy of a Murder (1959). We also chat about the new additions to the collection in April.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:22) What we've been watching
(00:21:24) What's coming to the collection in April '24
(00:33:54) Anatomy of a Murder
(01:11:31) Final thoughts & ratings
(01:14:26) Next week
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The Criterion Connection042 - 12 ANGRY MEN (1957)The show begins a new double feature exploring the intricacies of the United States legal system and it's myriad of flaws. Beginning with not just any film, but one of the greatest of all time: 12 Angry Men (1957). We also chat about the new additions to the channel in February.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:20) What we've been watching
(00:12:55) What's coming to the channel in Feb '24
(00:20:22) 12 Angry Men
(01:00:46) Final thoughts & ratings
(01:08:37) Next week
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Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Aus...2024-01-151h 11
The Criterion Connection041 - THE POWER OF THE DOG (2021)McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) conclude their Jane Campion double feature with a personal favorite of theirs in recent years, The Power of the Dog (2021). We also make some new years resolutions when it comes to our movie watching and chat about what we rang in the new year with, movie wise.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:05:57) 2024 film-watching resolutions
(00:20:01) What we've been watching
(00:32:18) The Power of the Dog
(01:13:35) Final thoughts & ratings
(01:22:32) Next week
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Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on ...2024-01-081h 26
The Criterion Connection040 - THE PIANO (1993)Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) begin a new double feature for a new year. We start off a highly anticipated (by us) and extremely exciting pairing with Jane Campion's seminal art house drama, filled with exquisite detail and atmosphere, The Piano (1993). We also chat about our gift hauls from the holiday as well as what we watched while celebrating with family.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:40) What we got for the holiday
(00:07:40) What we've been watching
(00:24:05) The Piano
(01:08:37) Final thoughts & ratings
(01:13:38) Next week
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The Criterion Connection039 - THE LEOPARD (1963)Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) conclude their latest double bill with themes of opulence, political strife, and time slipping away with a grand Italian epic that oddly stars an American tough guy, The Leopard (1963). They also highlight what is coming to the collection in March 2024 as well as talk about some special recent watches.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:08) What we've been watching
(00:18:39) March 2024 Criterion additions
(00:26:19) The Leopard
(00:59:10) Final thoughts & ratings
(01:07:09) Letters
(01:09:45) Next week
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The Criterion Connection038 - THE MUSIC ROOM (1958)Ian (they/them) & McKenzie start a new double feature concerning loss, class, and time slipping away with our first foray into the country of India with master autuer Satyajit Ray's The Music Room (1958). They also highlight what is coming to the channel in January 2024.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:19) What we've been watching
(00:29:55) What's coming to the channel
(00:36:01) The Music Room
(01:04:00) Final thoughts & ratings
(01:11:12) Next week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
Please send us your emails & voicemails to have them read/played2023-12-181h 15
The Criterion Connection037 - HOUR OF THE WOLF (1968)Ian (they/them) & McKenzie continue their double feature with themes concerning psychosexual relationships, corrupt power structures, and internal torment with Ingmar Bergman's HOUR OF THE WOLF (1968). They also discuss the current program, MGM Musicals, on The Criterion Channel.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:30) What We've Been Watching
(00:25:40) Hour of the Wolf
(01:02:16) Final Thoughts & Ratings
(01:08:22) Next Week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
McKenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2023-12-111h 13
The Criterion Connection036 - WOMAN IN THE DUNES (1964)Ian (they/them) & McKenzie finally break out of US-made films with one of the greatest(?) films ever made: Woman in the Dunes (1964). They also discuss Ernst Lubitsch's Design for Living as well as some of their favorite follows on Letterboxd.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:17) What We've Been Watching
(00:13:58) Woman in the Dunes
(00:51:00) Final Thoughts & Ratings
(00:55:56) Emails
(01:04:19) Next Week
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Letterboxd Accounts Referenced on the show: Lowe McKee, Laura, Drew Gregory, Robert Daniels, Fran Hoepfner
Ian...2023-12-041h 07
The Criterion Connection035 - IN A LONELY PLACE (1950)Ian (they/them) & McKenzie conclude their NOIRvember double feature with the incomparable In a Lonely Place (1950). They chat Bogie, Grahame, Ray, and more while discussing this classic noir thriller. They also chat more noir films, May December (2023), and a little Marty.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:25) What We've Been Watching
(00:08:55) May December review
(00:36:05) In a Lonely Place
(01:09:13) Final Thoughts & Ratings
(01:17:20) Next Week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2023-11-271h 21
The Criterion Connection034 - THE THIRD MAN (1949)McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) begin a new double feature with canonical classic THE THIRD MAN (1949). They also discuss the amazing new additions to The Criterion Collection as well as what is coming to The Criterion Channel in December '23.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:30) What We've Been Watching
(00:18:12) Criterion Updates
(00:32:20) THE THIRD MAN
(00:59:11) Final Thoughts & Ratings
(01:04:42) Next Week
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Finite Cinema Dreams by our friend Guti
Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays 2023-11-201h 10
The Criterion Connection033 - LOVE & BASKETBALL (2000)McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) return from break to discuss what they've seen in the past two weeks and complete our latest double feature with Gina Prince-Bythewood's early-oughts romance LOVE & BASKETBALL (2000).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:10) What We've Been Watching
(00:26:02) LOVE & BASKETBALL
(01:15:40) Final Thoughts & Ratings
(01:20:00) Our Next Movie & Our First Theme
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Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian2023-11-131h 24
The Criterion Connection032 - MISSISSIPPI MASALA (1991)Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) get into the filmmaking & chemistry of it all with this spicy American indie - MISSISSIPPI MASALA (1991). We also take a look at what is coming to the Criterion Collection in January.
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION will be on break for two weeks. We will return on 11/13/2023.
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(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:02) What We've Been Watching
(00:21:08) Criterion Updates
(00:30:00) MISSISSIPPI MASALA
(01:04:42) Final Thoughts & Ratings
(01:09:09) Our Next Movie
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Ian on Letterboxd
Mc...2023-10-231h 13
The Criterion Connection031 - THE GRADUATE (1967)Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) have the kid gloves off! Just kidding, theres only ever love on this show. But, one of the hosts may not have too much to give to one of the greatest contributions of the western cinematic canon. We discuss Mike Nichols' seminal post-grad/quarter-life crisis parable, THE GRADUATE (1967).
Programing Note: Due to a technical glitch you may hear a slight skipping in the audio at certain points. It is negligible and the episode has been edited to ensure its impact is minimal on your experience. Thanks!
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The Criterion Connection030 - HAROLD & MAUDE (1971)McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) discuss one of the greatest American cult classics of all time, HAROLD & MAUDE (1971), and why it is so much more than a story about a young man who sleeps with an older lady.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:51) What We've Been Watching
(00:22:54) HAROLD & MAUDE
(01:11:07) Final Thoughts & Ratings
(01:17:33) Letters & VMs
(01:21:34) Next Week's Movie
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MUBI Podcast - Harold & Maude Find New Life at the Westgate
Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Au...2023-10-091h 25
The Criterion Connection029 - AFTER HOURS (1985)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) conclude what may be their most fun double bill to date with their first Marty: AFTER HOURS (1985) We discuss the amazing cinematography, our Scorsese histories, the women of the film, and more. Other topics include: McKenzie checked out the brand new WES ANDERSON shorts on Netflix, Ian has finally STOP[ed] MAKING SENSE, and we chat new additions to the Criterion Channel for OCTOBER 2023.
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Listen to us on REEL LATINOS!
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The Criterion Connection028 - SOMETHING WILD (1986)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) begin what may be their most fun double bill to date, starting with Jonathan Demme's oddball cult classic: SOMETHING WILD (1986). We discuss tropical storm RAY LIOTTA's performance as well as the electric chemistry between JEFF DANIELS & MELANIE GRIFFITH. We also discuss the filmmaker and what makes him unique. Other topics include: Ian saw some middling films and McKenzie checked out more than she thought including a Demme made-for-TV movie.
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(00:00:00) Intro
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The Criterion Connection027 - THE CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA (2014)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) continue their most recent double bill with ALL ABOUT EVE and continue forward with Olivier Assayas' THE CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA (2014). We get into the performances, the way this film looks, and the themes of the entertainment industry & queerness. Other topics include: McKenzie got the new Baldur's Gate & briefly reviews the new teen comedy: BOTTOMS, Ian discovered the joys of Elizabeth Taylor, and we (once again) make a last minute pivot for our next double feature!
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The Criterion Connection026 - ALL ABOUT EVE (1950)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) catch up with what they have been watching since the last time it was just the two of them and then dive back into Hollywood's golden era with ALL ABOUT EVE (1950). We discuss the broader context of this film and how it tackles women in entertainment, how it functions as one of the "classics", its legacy, and more. Other topics include: an Alien franchise tangent, McKenzie's recent Almodóvar director journey, and more!
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The Criterion Connection025 - THE DARJEELING LIMITED (2007) with GUTIWelcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) continue their first mini-series event covering Wes Anderson's BAD DAD TRILOGY [THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU, & THE DARJEELING LIMITED].
Ian & McKenzie are delighted to welcome back to the show, our friend and classic Hollywood obsessive: that is right, Guti is back! On this episode, we are discussing Wes' most intimate portrait of grief and healing with the under-sung THE DARJEELING LIMITED (2007). We chat the ways in which this film tackles communication, evolution of one's identity, family...2023-09-041h 31
The Criterion Connection024 - THE LIFE AQUATIC with STEVE ZISSOU with KEVWelcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) continue their first mini-series event covering Wes Anderson's BAD DAD TRILOGY [THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU, & THE DARJEELING LIMITED].
Ian & McKenzie are delighted to welcome very special guest and the cohost of a cohost, Kev, for the first time on The Criterion Connection! On this episode, we are discussing Wes' first certified box office BOMB: THE LIFE AQUATIC with STEVE ZISSOU (2004). We chat the themes, the players, the reception, and more + a Jungle...2023-08-281h 25
The Criterion Connection023 - THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001) with RACHEL WOODSWelcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) start their first mini-series event covering Wes Anderson's BAD DAD TRILOGY [THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU, & THE DARJEELING LIMITED].
They kick off this event with McKenzie's partner and Tenenbaums fan, Rachel (she/they), discussing Wes' breakout film: THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001). We don't nearly cover it all but we do discuss the intricacies of the director's plotting, how his themes truly do come from within, and the tender & thought provoking themes that run through...2023-08-211h 22
The Criterion Connection022 - TO BE OR NOT TO BE (1942)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) catch up with what they have been watching and get into the dark and light of it all with Ernst Lubitsch's TO BE OR NOT TO BE (1942). They discuss the gags, the breadth of emotion this film has to offer, and the potential influences its had among many more things. Other topics include: Humphrey Bogart, Robert Altman, and more!
Special Thanks to Jasher Drake - Follow him over on Podzilla Podcast
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The Criterion Connection021 - MR. KLEIN (1976) with Brandon UlrichCW: This episode contains in depth discussion about The Holocaust and antisemitism.
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Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) welcome friend of the show, Brandon Ulrich to chat his 4 favorite criterion films and the 70s French film, MR. KLEIN (1976)! We discuss the historical fact and fiction portrayed within the film, how the film can be seen from so many different perspectives and gives way to various interpretations, as well as Joseph Losey's stellar directorial talent.
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The Criterion Connection020 - PARIS IS BURNING (1990)CW: While this episode focuses on the lives and joy of queer folk, we do discuss the film and it's subjects lives in depth. This means we discuss homophobia, transphobia, AIDS related illness and death, as well as a hate crime (briefly and in very little detail).
Additionally, we would like to let listeners who deal with misophonia know: due to the subject matter the hosts do sniffle and cry at certain points. We have attempted to edit down as much sniffles as possible. Thanks & enjoy the show!
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The Criterion Connection019 - THE WATERMELON WOMAN (1996)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) discuss a favorite of McKenzie's: SPINE #1184 - THE WATERMELON WOMAN (1996)! We chat about queer love and life, how this film shows the lighter side of lesbian relationships in contrast to other similar films, the 90s of it all, and just all around the humor of this indelible film. Other topics include: Ian has added another auteur to their list of filmmakers to be a completionist about, McKenzie chats T2 over on ADP and watched a Coppola (but which one...2023-07-241h 06
The Criterion Connection018 - THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATEWelcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) discuss SPINE #803, THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (1962)! We discuss this film in relation to our last film, DR. STRANGELOVE, the taught direction of Frankenheimer, the political nature of the film, as well as the performances of Lansbury, Sinatra, and company. Other topics include: Ian checked out CANE RIVER (1982) recommneded by our friend Robert on the show last week, McKenzie vacated her watchlist and also checked in with THE ARCHERS by watching THE LIFE & DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMB (1943), and we still wanna h...2023-07-181h 13
The Criterion Connection017 - DR. STRANGELOVE, or: HOW I LEARNED to STOP WORRYING and LOVE the BOMB (1964)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) discuss Stanley Kubrick & his first canonical masterpiece, SPINE #821, DR. STRANGELOVE, or: HOW I LEARNED to STOP WORRYING and LOVE the BOMB (1964)! We discuss our Kubrick histories, what works and what doesn't, the performances of Sellers as well as Scott & Hayden, and get into a little bit of why the film appears to remain so relevant. Other topics include: Ian took their family to see ASTEROID CITY (2023), McKenzie took in TAYLOR MAC'S 24-DECADE HISTORY of POPULAR MUSIC (2023), and we chat...2023-07-101h 16
The Criterion Connection016 - ALL THAT JAZZ (1979)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) discuss ALL THAT JAZZ (1979)! We dive into a little bit of Fosse lore, discuss the extraordinary numbers in this fantastical fantasia, unravel the lines between fact and fiction, as well as compare and contrast this film to last weeks film - 8 ½ (1963). Other topic include: McKenzie briefly reviews Todd Haynes' VELVET GOLDMINE (1998) and Ian & McKenzie chat PAST LIVES (2023).
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The Criterion Connection015 - 8 ½ (1963)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) discuss 8 ½ (1963)! Secretly, not so secretly, this is somewhat of a trojan horse episode on SPINE #INVALID Rob Marshall's NINE (2009), an adaptation of the stage musical of the same name which is itself an adaptation of Fellini's film. Anyway... we also chat about the film in question (we promise). We discuss the way in which Fellini portrays "himself", the takeaways we had from his sympathetic portrayal of Guido, and treatment of the various women at the center of Guido's life. Other t...2023-06-261h 05
The Criterion Connection014 - THE RED SHOES (1948) with GutiWelcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) are joined by our good friend Guti (he/him) to discuss THE RED SHOES (1948). We chat about that indescribable ballet sequence, discuss the value art has in life (and if it's more valuable than life itself), and unpack "the men" in this stellar moving picture! We also discuss what's coming to the Criterion Collection in September with a special light on LA BAMBA (1987) which Guti has discussed in length on his and his pal's podcast, REEL LATINOS, here.
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The Criterion Connection013 - THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (1951)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) discuss THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (1951) and, folks, we are very synched on this one. We talk about the striking visuals, how this one stacks up relatively to our other Archers favorites, as well as Moira Shearer clearly not doing the singing in this grandiose and extravagant opera adaptation from two of cinema's best. Other topics include: Getting ourselves hyped up for a month of Marilyn Monroe viewing on the Channel & a surprise twist at the end.
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The Criterion Connection012 - THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) discuss THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955)! We talk about why we think this film has been reclaimed by Criterion-heads and cinephiles alike, the themes we saw in this film and why patriarchy is (hot take) not good, and Ian picks a fight with male auteurs and they're insistence on treating Shelly Winters poorly. Other topics include: Ian discovers a new all time favorite, McKenzie watches another foodie movie and also Steve Martin as Barbara Stanwyck (???), and finally we highlight...2023-05-291h 07
The Criterion Connection011 - EVE'S BAYOU (1997)CONTENT WARNING: On this episode we discuss the plot of EVE'S BAYOU in depth, which deals with the following subject matter: incest, grooming, & child sexual abuse.
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Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) discuss EVE'S BAYOU (1997)! We discuss how the direction of this film emphasizes the mood and vibe of the overall story to perfection, how we seem to know every actor in this from one or another shows of our childhoods, and we find Hollywood guilty of not giving Kasi...2023-05-231h 09
The Criterion Connection010 - DO THE RIGHT THING (1989)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) discuss DO THE RIGHT THING. Fair warning, this episode is a smidge heavier fair than what you've been used to so far - they both discuss how the film highlights how injustice has gone largely unchecked in the United States since the release of the film and why the film was and is so powerful. Other topics include: McKenzie's stellar viewing history over the past week, a shoutout to our friends over at the REEL LATINOS POD, and Spike...2023-05-151h 13
The Criterion Connection009 - CODE UNKOWN (2000)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) discuss CODE UNKOWN (2000). They get into Haneke's approach to filmmaking, the way his films feel, and the questions that this meditation on communication raises within all of us. Other topics include: McKenzie gives new meaning to the phrase "I really haven't watched much lately", Ian pressures all of you to watch Jane Campion's IN THE CUT (2003), and somehow somewhere we briefly talk about 2020's BIRDS OF PREY (& THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN).
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The Criterion Connection008 - FRANCES HA (2013)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) discuss FRANCES HA (2013). Spoiler alert: one host likes this film a lot more than the other, but Ian & McKenzie have a great conversation about this absolutely charming film nonetheless. Other topics include: McKenzie returns with a new Mai Zetterling watch, Ian talks about a lot of movies that they watched, and Ian offers an impassioned defense of SHOWGIRLS (1995) with plenty of passion from McKenzie on their side.
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The Criterion Connection007 - VAGABOND (1985)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) discuss VAGABOND (1985). They discuss the film, its portrayal of Mona as a counter to normal living, the structure of the film, and narrowly escape tears. Other topics include: new additions to the Criterion Collection, whats coming to the Criterion Channel in May, and what Ian & McKenzie watched last week.
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Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
Send us your emails & voicemails to have them read/played on the show - thecriterionconnection@gmail.com
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The Criterion Connection006 - AN ACTOR'S REVENGE (1963)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) discuss AN ACTOR'S REVENGE (1963). They discuss the film overall and get into the nitty gritty on how this technically exquisite film tackles gender in a unique way. Other topics include: a digression on two episodes of Glee, a top ten list from one of our friends, and a criterion-y week of watches from McKenzie!
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Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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The Criterion Connection005 - CURE (1997)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) discuss CURE (1997). Did they like it? Did they hate it? Do they even agree on their love and/or hate for the film? Other topics include: a digression on how Ian can go from logging a movie at 4 stars to downgrading it to 2 stars on Letterboxd, McKenzie teases a non-Criterion new release [RYE LANE (2023)], a ruling on one of McKenzie's favorite films [BOUND (1996)] by Ian, & McKenzie watches the film we're discussing live on the show!
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The Criterion Connection004 - SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) discuss SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957), in connection to last weeks film - ACE IN THE HOLE (1951). Other topics include: a brief queer history of golden age Hollywood, what Ian & McKenzie checked out on the Criterion Channel (or otherwise) last week, & some of our favorite Criterion Collection covers.
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Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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The Criterion Connection003 - ACE IN THE HOLE (1951)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) discuss McKenzie's first fresh pick, ACE IN THE HOLE (1951) directed by the iconic Billy Wilder and how strikingly relevant it remains. Other topics include: the April channel lineup, what Ian & McKenzie checked out on the Criterion Channel (or otherwise) last week, & the absurdity of David Lynch's DUMBLAND.
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Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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The Criterion Connection002 - 3 WOMEN (1977)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) discuss, in connection to last week's film (PERSONA), 3 WOMEN (1977) directed by Robert Altman and all the windy roads of interpretation you can take with such an enigmatic film. Other topics include: Criterion's March title announcements, what Ian & McKenzie checked out on the Criterion Channel last week, & a seemingly out of place 1960s musical reference.
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The Criterion Connection001 - PERSONA (1966)Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) discuss PERSONA (1966) directed by Ingmar Bergman and all of its mysteries as well as secrets. Other topics include: Michelle Yeoh vs. Lydia Tár herself, a (semi-)deep dive into the theater world, and a surprising unified working theory on Ingmar Bergman's seminal work.
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Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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The Criterion Connection000 - PILOTWelcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) introduce you to the show and discuss their top 10 Criterion Picks! Other topics include: how they came to movies and the Criterion Collection, the power of the In The Mood For Love score, the pervasiveness of Bud Cort, & Ian's 1-star review of Mulholland Drive.
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Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
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The Dog DaysReflection Time - Ollie Scott, Junior Eldstål and Ian McKenzieWho?Ollie Scott, Junior Eldstål and Ian McKenzieWhat/Why?We decided to do some reflecting on the last couple of episodes after our first few months of podcasting.We feel very blessed to have spent some time with some of the most inspirational people we’ve met. We wanted to see how each of us have been implementing some of the tips we’ve learned both on and off the podcast.Hopefully you enjoy our ramblings.Don’t forget to let us know your thoughts... good an...2019-02-1058 min
The Dog DaysWho Let These Dogs Out? - Ollie Scott, Junior Eldstål and Ian McKenzieWho?Ollie Scott, Junior Eldstål and Ian McKenzie. What/ Why? Ollie, Ian and Junior introduce and explain exactly what the dog days are about, who we are and why we’re on a mission to inspire and educate like minded people on their very own journey of self improvement. Expect an honest, open and raw first cut!Where?Our podcasts will be available on Spotify and iTunes and you can connect with us on Twitter and Instagram @thedogdayspodWoof Woof. Hosted on Acast. See...2018-12-3059 min