Criterion Collection
Why the 1958 British film, and not the 1997 Best Picture Oscar-winner, is THE definitive look at the infamous tragedy.
The Criterion Shelf: The Films of Yasujiro Ozu
Paying tribute to the films of Japanese master Yasujiro Ozu, including Tokyo Story, Early Summer, , Floating Weeds and Late Spring .
The Criterion Shelf: Pre-Code Divas
Surveying the films in Criterion Channel's Pre-Code Divas collection, including The Divorcee, She Done Him Wrong, Dishonored, and The Cheat .
The Criterion Shelf: Erotic Thrillers
Criterion's Erotic Thrillers series is a fun collection that captures the spirit of the era in both good and bad ways.
The Criterion Shelf: Starring Isabelle Huppert
A film lover herself, Isabelle Huppert has often been drawn to roles because of directors, seeking out masters with impressive filmographies while also initiating collaborations with newcomers in whom she recognizes a spark.
The Criterion Shelf: Abbas Kiarostami’s Childhood Films
The "Childhood films" of Abbas Kiarostami highlight his work with non-professionals even when treading on more mature themes, always with the playful, exploratory spirit of youth.
The Criterion Shelf: A Tribute To Sony Pictures Classics
The latest edition of the Criterion Shelf surveys 30 years of Sony Pictures Classics streaming in Criterion Channel's anniversary salute, including Volver , The Lives of Others , and that bomb City of Lost Children .
The Criterion Shelf: ’80s Horror
Dig into Criterion's '80s horror collection! A natural continuation of the shift that began with 1978's Halloween , the new decade brought audiences ordinary humans from ordinary places who had an extraordinary ability to stick around until the next sequel.
The Criterion Shelf: Starring Myrna Loy
Surveying the films of Myrna Loy in Criterion Channel's collection devoted to the actress, from The Thin Man to Libeled Lady to Whipsaw.
The Criterion Shelf: Noir In Color
Surveying the films in the Criterion Channel's Noir in Color collection from Leave Her to Heaven to .
The Criterion Shelf: Starring Judy Garland
Ranking the films in Criterion Channel's Judy Garland collection from Meet Me in St. Louis to Easter Parade to Presenting Lily Mars .
The Criterion Shelf: Directed by Juzo Itami
Tampopo is a perfect summation of Juzo Itami's vibe for its dark, almost cruel humour surrounding a sweet central relationship. "Japan is a culture where if you want something to eat, or you want to have sex, or whatever, you just do it," the director once said.
The Criterion Shelf: Starring Delphine Seyrig
That Shelf takes a look at Criterion's tribute to Delphine Seyrig, celebrating the ninetieth anniversary of her birth and marking the thirtieth anniversary of her death.
The Criterion Shelf: Starring Harry Belafonte
Surveying the films in Criterion Channel's collection devoted to Harry Belafonte, including Carmen Jones , Island in the Sun , and Beat Street .
The Criterion Shelf: Fox Noir
Surveying the film's in Criterion Channel's collection of Fox Noirs, including Laura, Nightmare Alley, Panic in the Streets, and Niagara.