In this episode, Nate and Matt ponder Paolo Sorrentino's 2013 Oscar-winner "The Great Beauty." Listen on SoundCloud Listen on Apple Podcasts
The Criterion Chat #67 – Hobson’s Choice
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss master director David Lean's 1954 comedic romp "Hobson's Choice". And you thought you could choose whether or not to listen... Listen on SoundCloud…
The Godfather – Deep Focus
Ever heard of a little film called "The Godfather"? Nate and Matt talk about Francis Ford Coppola's Mob classic in honor of its 50th anniversary. It's an offer you can't…
The Criterion Chat #66 – The Moment of Truth
In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the brutal, baffling bullfighting film "The Moment of Truth," directed by Francesco Rosi. Listen on SoundCloud Listen on Apple Podcasts
The Criterion Chat #65 – The Leopard
In this episode, Nate and Matt survey the splendor of Sicily in Luchino Visconti's introspective 1963 epic "The Leopard." Listen on SoundCloud Listen on Apple Podcasts
It’s a Wonderful Life: Man of War – The Workprint
In this video essay, Nate evaluates Frank Capra's classic 1946 film, "It's a Wonderful Life," not as a Christmas movie, but rather as an example of post-war literature. View video…
The Criterion Chat #64 – Christmas Wish List #6
In this annual episode, Nate and Matt are joined by special guest and friend Bryan to discuss their classic and contemporary film picks for inclusion in the Criterion Collection. Listen…
The Color of Money – Deep Focus
Nate and Matt continue their conversation on "Fast" Eddie Felson, turning their attention this time to the 1986 sequel to "The Hustler." Like, subscribe, and comment on our discussion of…
The Hustler – Deep Focus
In honor of its 60th anniversary, Nate and Matt discuss Robert Rossen's 1961 classic "The Hustler" starring Paul Newman. View video on YouTube.
The Criterion Chat #63 – Youth of the Beast
In this episode, Nate and Matt decipher the indecipherable yakuza film "Youth of the Beast", directed by Seijun Suzuki and released in 1963. Listen on SoundCloud. Listen on Apple Podcasts.