The films of Bertrand Tavernier deliver rich presentations of human relationships that one feels deeply, his stark but never preachy criticisms of French society always accompanied by stunning visual landscapes that are often breathtaking.
The Criterion Shelf: Starring Peter Sellers
For a man who claimed to have no personality of his own, the versatile Peter Sellers always made us laugh.
The Best Meryl Streep Performances that Oscar Didn’t Nominate
Why Meryl Streep is the most ludicrously celebrated actor in Oscar history and the most tragically under-recognized star.
75 Cinematic Love Songs: A Playlist for Valentine’s Day
On this quarantine-y Valentine's Day, take a break from your screen and indulge with our curated playlist of cinematic love songs.
The Criterion Shelf: The Best of Mae West
A sharp wit with an even sharper taste for business who wrote her own scripts and loved to rock a glamorous gown, she was an unapologetic voluptuary whose jokey attitude towards enjoying the carnal side of life skillfully cloaked a nuanced understanding of its painful realities.
Christopher Plummer: 10 Essential Films
It’s hard to narrow down Christopher Plummer's legacy but here are 10 of his films we'd consider essential viewing.
28 Films to Stream During Black History Month
While sifting through the tall grass of streaming content can be overwhelming, Courtney Small has put together a list of great films that you might consider streaming during Black History Month and beyond.
5 Caribbean-centric Films to Watch after Small Axe
Five more films with melodious accents, toe-tapping music, and vibrant personalities.
The Criterion Shelf: Written By Harold Pinter
Pinter directed nearly fifty productions for stage, theatre and screen.
The Criterion Shelf: Cary Grant Comedies
Criterion Channel's collection of Cary Grant comedies proves the measure of true star power.
That Shelf’s Top 10 Films of 2020
Recapping the year in film.
Shudder Releases its Best of 2020 Lists
Shudder is closing out the year by dropping its best of 2020 lists.
The Criterion Shelf: Claire Denis, Bill Forsyth, Nadav Lapid
The Criterion Channel is currently screening three collections of three very different filmmakers.
The Criterion Shelf: New Korean Cinema
Ranking the films that built the South Korean industry pre-Parasite.
The Criterion Shelf: Starring Joan Crawford
Crawford showed up ready for stardom, as time passed the perfection of her face hardened but you could never do anything about those eyes.