Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 21: Around the World

Josh is joined once again by Doug McCambridge of the Good Time, Great Movies podcast – as well as the new Schitt’s and Giggles podcast – to discuss films from underrepresented countries on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Matt Gasteier from The Complete Podcast returns to give a refresher on basic navigation and discuss common concerns for anyone who might be new to the channel.

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Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 20: July 2020 New and Expiring Titles

Josh is joined by Doug McCambridge of the Good Time, Great Movies podcast – as well as the new Schitt’s and Giggles podcast – to discuss July’s new and expiring titles. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the digital supplements created exclusively for the Criterion Channel.

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Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 19: June 2020 New and Expiring Titles, Film Noir, HBO Max, and Bergman Entry Points

On this mega-episode of the podcast, Josh is joined by Brad McDermott, filmmaker and frequent guest on the Criterion Reflections and Criterion Now podcasts, to discuss films noir in the Criterion Channel’s permanent library, as well as the new and expiring titles for the month of June. Michael Hutchins stops by to discuss the Criterion titles on Warner Media’s new streaming service, HBO Max, and Becky D’Anna joins Josh for a conversation about entry points to the films of Ingmar Bergman.

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Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 18: May 2020 New and Expiring Titles

Josh is joined by first time guest Brad McDermott and frequent contributor Michael Hutchins for an informal conversation about May’s new and expiring titles.

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Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 17: Comedies on Other Streaming Services

Josh is joined once again by Robert Taylor, screenwriter and critic at The Robert Taylor Odyssey, as they try to “Make ‘Em Laugh” with comedies found on other streaming services.

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Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 16: Make ‘Em Laugh!

Josh is joined once again by screenwriter and critic Robert Taylor of the Robert Taylor Odyssey as they try to “Make ‘Em Laugh” with comedies that are only available on The Criterion Channel. Plus, Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast stops by to discuss entry points to the films of Yasujiro Ozu.

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Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 15: April 2020 New and Expiring Titles

Josh is joined by screenwriter and critic Robert Taylor of The Robert Taylor Odyssey to discuss April’s new and expiring titles, and Michael Hutchins stops by to discuss the state of Criterion’s permanent digital library.

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Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 14: Japanese Cinema on Other Streaming Services

Josh is once again joined by Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast to discuss Japanese cinema, this time focusing on films that are available on other streaming services.

Note: This was recorded in early March, when we were just beginning to get an idea of just how serious the outbreak of COVID-19 really was going to be for our country. Things have changed all across the country since this was recorded, and Matt shared a few organizations that he’d like listeners to consider supporting if you have the resources. Due to a hectic work schedule during this crisis that leaves little time or bandwidth for editing, the follow episode is lightly edited and contains many of the stammers and pauses that are usually trimmed. And due to the delays in editing, some of the titles are on different streaming platforms than the ones mentioned in the episode. We’ve posted links to the most current platforms available, as well as a link to their Just Watch listing.

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Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 13: Japanese Cinema – Keisuke Kinoshita

Josh is joined once again by frequent contributor Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast to continue their conversation about the Criterion Channel. For this episode, they dive into the filmography of Japanese filmmaker Keisuke Kinoshita and offer up a few recommendations for films that are only available on the Criterion Channel. But first, Jill Blake of the Drinking While Talking Podcast stops by to discuss entry-points into classic Hollywood.

Note: The segments with Matt and Jill were recorded in early March, when we were just beginning to get an idea of just how serious the outbreak of COVID-19 really was going to be for our country. Things have changed all across the country since this was recorded, and both Matt and Jill have shared a few organizations that they’d like listeners to consider supporting if you have the resources. Due to a hectic work schedule during this crisis that leaves little time or bandwidth for editing, the follow episode is lightly edited and contains many of the stammers and pauses that are usually trimmed.

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Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 12: March 2020 New and Expiring Titles

Josh is joined by frequent contributor Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast to discuss March’s new and expiring titles, and Michael Hutchins stops by to discuss the directors who are represented in Criterion’s permanent digital library.

Note: The segments with Matt were recorded in early March, when we were just beginning to get an idea of just how serious the outbreak of COVID-19 really was going to be for our country. Michael’s segment was recorded in mid-February, due to a previously schedule trip. Things have changed all across the country since this was recorded, and both Matt and Michael have shared a few organizations that they’d like listeners to consider supporting if you have the resources. Due to a hectic work schedule during this crisis that leaves little time or bandwidth for editing, the follow episode is lightly edited and contains many of the stammers and pauses that are usually trimmed.

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