This week we start a new double feature featuring famous clowns. First up, we tackle Criterion Collection staple Jacques Tati and his famous clown character (Monsieur Hulot) with Playtime (1967).

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Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:23) What we've been watching

(00:07:18) Criterion Collection additions for September 2025 & Criterion Channel additions for July 2025

(00:32:13) Playtime

(01:00:05) Final thoughts

(01:07:05) Next week

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