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Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) continue their most recent double bill with ALL ABOUT EVE and continue forward with Olivier Assayas' THE CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA (2014). We get into the performances, the way this film looks, and the themes of the entertainment industry & queerness. Other topics include: McKenzie got the new Baldur's Gate & briefly reviews the new teen comedy: BOTTOMS, Ian discovered the joys of Elizabeth Taylor, and we (once again) make a last minute pivot for our next double feature!
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:35) What We've Been Watching
(00:13:22) THE CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA
(00:43:19) Final Thoughts
(00:49:10) Next Week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
Send us your emails & voicemails to have them read/played on the show - [email protected]
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian
Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) catch up with what they have been watching since the last time it was just the two of them and then dive back into Hollywood's golden era with ALL ABOUT EVE (1950). We discuss the broader context of this film and how it tackles women in entertainment, how it functions as one of the "classics", its legacy, and more. Other topics include: an Alien franchise tangent, McKenzie's recent Almodóvar director journey, and more!
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:44) What We've Been Watching
(00:24:00) ALL ABOUT EVE
(01:08:30) Final Thoughts
(01:15:11) Next Week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
Send us your emails & voicemails to have them read/played on the show - [email protected]
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian
Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) continue their first mini-series event covering Wes Anderson's BAD DAD TRILOGY [THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU, & THE DARJEELING LIMITED].
Ian & McKenzie are delighted to welcome very special guest and the cohost of a cohost, Kev, for the first time on The Criterion Connection! On this episode, we are discussing Wes' first certified box office BOMB: THE LIFE AQUATIC with STEVE ZISSOU (2004). We chat the themes, the players, the reception, and more + a Jungle Book in live action side quest!
Special Thanks to Kev! - follow him on Letterboxd there.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:05:20) Kev's Top 4 Criterion Films
(00:11:45) Criterion News
(00:19:54) THE LIFE AQUATIC with STEVE ZISSOU
(01:17:17) Final Thoughts
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
Send us your emails & voicemails to have them read/played on the show - [email protected]
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian
Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) start their first mini-series event covering Wes Anderson's BAD DAD TRILOGY [THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU, & THE DARJEELING LIMITED].
They kick off this event with McKenzie's partner and Tenenbaums fan, Rachel (she/they), discussing Wes' breakout film: THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001). We don't nearly cover it all but we do discuss the intricacies of the director's plotting, how his themes truly do come from within, and the tender & thought provoking themes that run through the film.
Special Thanks to Rachel - follow her on Letterboxd here.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:30) Rachel's Top 4 Criterion Films
(00:05:45) Criterion News
(00:10:34) THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS
(01:09:00) Final Thoughts
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
Send us your emails & voicemails to have them read/played on the show - [email protected]
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian
Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) catch up with what they have been watching and get into the dark and light of it all with Ernst Lubitsch's TO BE OR NOT TO BE (1942). They discuss the gags, the breadth of emotion this film has to offer, and the potential influences its had among many more things. Other topics include: Humphrey Bogart, Robert Altman, and more!
Special Thanks to Jasher Drake - Follow him over on Podzilla Podcast
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:37) What We've Been Watching
(00:17:30) TO BE OR NOT TO BE
(01:00:16) Final Thoughts
(01:08:48) Next Week
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Links
Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
Send us your emails & voicemails to have them read/played on the show - [email protected]
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian
CW: This episode contains in depth discussion about The Holocaust and antisemitism.
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Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) welcome friend of the show, Brandon Ulrich to chat his 4 favorite criterion films and the 70s French film, MR. KLEIN (1976)! We discuss the historical fact and fiction portrayed within the film, how the film can be seen from so many different perspectives and gives way to various interpretations, as well as Joseph Losey's stellar directorial talent.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:05) Brandon's 4 Favorite Criterion Collection Films
(00:22:26) MR. KLEIN
(01:14:32) Final Thoughts
(01:22:48) Next Week
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Links Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
Send us your emails & voicemails to have them read/played on the show - [email protected]
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian
Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) discuss a favorite of McKenzie's: SPINE #1184 - THE WATERMELON WOMAN (1996)! We chat about queer love and life, how this film shows the lighter side of lesbian relationships in contrast to other similar films, the 90s of it all, and just all around the humor of this indelible film. Other topics include: Ian has added another auteur to their list of filmmakers to be a completionist about, McKenzie chats T2 over on ADP and watched a Coppola (but which one?), and we still wanna hear what you are getting at the B&N 50% OFF SALE - let us know by sending us an email now!
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:58) What We’ve Been Watching
(00:12:03) Criterion Channel Updates & New Additions to the Collection!
(00:24:57) THE WATERMELON WOMAN
(00:57:23) Final Thoughts
(01:00:54) Next Week
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Links Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
Send us your emails & voicemails to have them read/played on the show - [email protected]
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian
Welcome to The Criterion Connection, a podcast about The Criterion Collection. On this episode, McKenzie (she/her) & Ian (they/them) discuss SPINE #803, THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (1962)! We discuss this film in relation to our last film, DR. STRANGELOVE, the taught direction of Frankenheimer, the political nature of the film, as well as the performances of Lansbury, Sinatra, and company. Other topics include: Ian checked out CANE RIVER (1982) recommneded by our friend Robert on the show last week, McKenzie vacated her watchlist and also checked in with THE ARCHERS by watching THE LIFE & DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMB (1943), and we still wanna hear what you are getting at the B&N 50% OFF SALE - let us know by sending us an email now!
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:12) What We’ve Been Watching
(00:15:40) B&N SALE - We Want to Hear From You!
(00:17:30) THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE
(00:56:50) Connections
(01:04:40) Final Thoughts
(01:08:17) Next Week
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Links Ian on Letterboxd
Mckenzie on Letterboxd, on Austin Danger Podcast, on Lynch, on Wisteria Gays
The Criterion Connection on Instagram
Send us your emails & voicemails to have them read/played on the show - [email protected]
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THE CRITERION CONNECTION is edited & mixed by Ian
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