The Criterion Chat

In this episode, Nate and Matt dive into the dark twisted world of Agnieszka Smoczyńska's debut 2015 feature "The Lure." Music, mermaids, gore, and a cover that is nearly NSFW, oh my!

In this episode, Nate and Matt check into Kurosawa's cinematic clinic "Red Beard," released in 1965. Your doctor may be well-versed in the martial arts, so be careful.

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the 1994 documentary "Hoop Dreams," directed by Steve James. Also, unbeknownst to both of them, Matt conceded that Nate was right to categorize "True Lies" as a classic in their Christmas Wish List episode. Will Matt ever admit to being wrong? Dream on.

In this episode, Nate and Matt sort through Claire Denis' "White Material," and its similar-in-every-way prequel "Blood Diamond." Come for the former, stay for the latter.

In this episode, Nate and Matt confront the revolution that is Olivier Assayas' sprawling 2010 biopic "Carlos." And you thought "Blade Runner 2049" was long, Ridley. Give us a review on iTunes. There, I said it.

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss their annual Christmas Criterion Wish List, where they each pick one classic and one contemporary film they would like to see inducted into the Criterion Collection. We know Criterion awaits this episode with bated breath, and they should. Matt recorded this from inside an oil barrel.

In this episode, Nate and Matt launch into Wes Anderson's first feature, "Bottle Rocket." That's inappropriate! That's inexcusable! That, I don't forgive! What were you thinking? What were you thinking!?

In this episode, Nate and Matt chat about Victor Sjöström's 1921 silent "horror" film "The Phantom Carriage." If marriage is your idea of horror, here's your film.

In this episode, Nate and Matt examine Paul Schrader's creative and ambitious 1985 biopic "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters." Matt is tired in this one. No joke.

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