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A streaming goldmine for cinephiles, Criterion Channel is the antidote to superhero fatigue. I may not like everything but I always learn something and very often fall in love with cinema all over again.  Some Favorites: In the Mood for Love starring the impossibly beautiful Maggie Cheung; Jean-Luc Godard on the Dick Cavett show; and Everybody Rides the Carousel, a trippy animated film by John and Faith Hubley. The film is based on the psychologist Erik Eriksonâs theories of human development from birth to death. The hand painted watercolors are a feast for the eyes. The mostly jazz score features the legends Dizzy Gilespie and Benny Carter. It has some of the best voice acting Iâve ever heard in a film. In fact, I think Iâm going to watch it again tonight. (I have to h/t my daughter Mathilda for introducing me to the film.)
Mar 5, 2024
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I often find it hard to find something on the Criterion Channel that isâŚ.maybe just a little bitâŚuplifting? This film is maybe the only piece of media that my mother and I both agree upon as superlative. Also probably a great holiday watch? When youâre not exactly in the mood for Itâs A Wonderful Life but something in the neighborhood sounds good? This is not a niche movie by any means, but if you havenât seen it, quite nice!
Jan 11, 2024
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first thing i noticed was Portrait of a Lady on Fire, which is absolutely electric
looks like they have a fantastic collection of Asian filmmakers: Wong Kar Wai (moody, romantic), Hirokazu Koreeda (deeply humanizing, works with child actors), Bong Joon Ho (always a fun time), Apichatpong Weerasethakul (atmospheric and weird af)
they have a bunch of oscar films too. highly recommend Past Lives
Mar 17, 2024
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So beautifully, achingly emotional. The saddest and most transcendent ending in perhaps all of cinema. Check it out on Criterion Channel.
May 31, 2024
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Often, illustrated/art books have text that is incidental, but this one is really well written and engaging. Reading about Gusâs journey to create art both inside and outside of âthe systemâ is incredibly informative and inspiring.
Mar 5, 2024
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Created by PJ Vogt and Sruthi Pinnamaneni, Search Engine is a podcast for the pathologically curious (raises hand). The premise is âNo question too big, no question too small.â PJ covers everything from âHow sad are the monkeys in the zoo? to âWhatâs it like to slowly go blind?â to âHow do you survive fame?â (full disclosure: I contribute to this one). Funny, thought- provoking, and stealth emotional
Mar 5, 2024
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There is enough bad news online to keep me up at night so I subscribe to Nice News which reminds me that there are bright lights of humanity glimmering in our world.
Mar 5, 2024