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We are back .. sort of. If you haven’t heard, we are closing the doors on the 25th Frame as a podcast network, but the community is tougher to let go. David Blakeslee and Michael Hutchins joined me to talk about the Criterion releases, which for now we are going to try to do monthly.

The boys are back and coming up on one year of the “New Arrivals” episodes! This month, Brian and Rob touch on discs from Arrow Video, Warner Archive, Olive Films, Severin Films, Kino Lorber, Arrow Academy, Shout Factory and more (with a touch of the Holidays too)! Follow Rob on Twitter @IconsRobG We now have t-shirts (& other merch)! Support the show and get some cool stuff! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4782952-just-the-discs-logo Follow the Show on Twitter here for Episode previews and new Blu-ray News! twitter.com/justthediscspod We’re also on Instagram! instagram.com/justthediscspod/

Fanny and Alexander (Bergman, 1982) is a holiday film that fits every season. It captures so much about the highs and lows, and the beginnings and endings that we will all experience in our lives. Like the flowing water that is pictured at the start of each of the five episodes, life must take its course, Bergman tells us. This course may be fraught with peril, and the water may etch away even at the banks that hug it while it flows ever on. Even so, that mighty water inevitably brings life and renewal again. Through Alexander’s eyes, and much like the toy theatre he plays with, we watch how the Ekdahl family endures, falters, and triumphs through each act of life. Watching this film in its full length of 312 minutes is a deeply satisfying experience. In what was intended to be his feature film swan song, we can explore with Bergman the everlasting themes of mothers and fathers, family, God and metaphysics, and life and death. He managed, in this semi-autobiographical work, to make something universal and beautiful. What you’ll find in this episode: whether you should watch the shorter theatrical version, my curated guide to when you should watch each episode, and how theatre exists for more than just pleasure. – Ericca Links and Recommendations:Check out Fanny and Alexander on IMDB.Ericca’s further viewing pick of Smiles of a Summer Night.Cole’s further viewing pick of Amarcord.A guide to the Swedish alphabet.An exhibition of photos, drawings, and costumes which shape the “Bergman female”.

Mark and Aaron have the pleasure to discuss Hal Ashby with Amy Scott, director of the documentary “Hal” about the filmmaker, which is available on Oscilloscope. We discuss Hal’s aesthetic and the way he could tackle difficult subjects with realism and humanity. Among the films discussed are The Landlord, Coming Home, Bound for Glory, Being There, The Last Detail, Shampoo, and others. Episode Links Hal – Official Website Amy Elizabeth Scott – Personal Website Other Music – Official Website Facebook – Hal Instagram – Hal

It’s that time of year again where we celebrate Slysgiving. But this year, after the meal, we sever up some Billy Dee-ssert! In our discussion of Nighthawks, Jamie wishes for a Face-Off-esque film where Sly plays both parts…with and without a beard, and Doug questions why The Bionic Woman was even in this film and if Ann Taylor makes men’s clothes. Support the show on Patreon Merch. on TeePublic Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Find us on Facebook

This short follow-up to our November 2019 episode on “The Masters” features host Josh Hornbeck speaking once again with Aaron West of the 25th Frame, Criterion Now, and Criterion Close-Up. They briefly discuss various streaming services and offer a few recommendations for films by master filmmakers on other streaming services. Episode Links The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Directed by the Coen Brothers High Life, Directed by Claire Denis Dolemite Is My Name, Directed by Craig Brewer and Starring Eddie Murphy She’s Gotta Have It (Television Adaptation), Directed by Spike Lee Where To Find Us Online Aaron West: Criterion Now | Criterion Close-Up | Criterion Now Facebook Group | Twitter | Letterboxd Josh Hornbeck: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Letterboxd Criterion Channel Surfing: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Logo by Doug McCambridge: Good Times, Great Movies | DPM Designs Support the Show The 25th Frame Criterion Channel Surfing List of Criterion Channel Surfing Supporters

Some announcements for the Month of November — labels talked about include 101 Films, Flicker Alley, Indicator, Kino Lorber, MVD Rewind, Scorpion Releasing, Shout Factory,  and more! Listen to the August Announcements here: https://justthediscs.libsyn.com/episode-121-august-announcements September here: https://justthediscs.libsyn.com/episode-125-september-announcements October here: https://justthediscs.libsyn.com/episode-130-october-announcements Fan of the show? We now have t-shirts (& other merch)! Support the show and get some cool stuff! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4782952-just-the-discs-logo Follow the Show on Twitter here for Episode previews and new Blu-ray News! twitter.com/justthediscspod We’re also on Instagram! instagram.com/justthediscspod/

Cole Roulain and Josh Hornbeck join for a brief, lightly edited episode to discuss how much we adore the February 2020 Announcements. We talk about the significance of people visiting the Criterion closet, what the deal with StudioCanal is, anticipation of Bette Davis, and more. Episode Links Deadline – Studiocanal 4K Re-Releases In 2020 To Include ‘Breathless’, ‘The Elephant Man’, ‘Basic Instinct’, ‘Total Recall’ & ‘Flash Gordon’

For our November2019 episode of Criterion Channel Surfing, Josh is joined by Aaron West of The 25th Frame, Criterion Now, and Criterion Close-Up to discuss the Criterion Channel’s expiring and new releases for the month of November, as well as a few recommendations for films by “The Masters” in the Criterion Collection’s permanent digital library. He also talks with friend of the show Michael Hutchins about the history of Criterion’s online presence, and Matt Gasteier of The Complete podcast stops by for some advice on using the channel across different devices. Correction: It looks as though Meet Me in St. Louis has been removed from the Leaving November 30 page, and we were informed that Klute did not, in fact, appear on the channel prior to this month’s limited engagement. Episode Links The Criterion Channel Michael Hutchins’s Letterboxd List of Streaming-Only Films Matt Gasteier’s How Do I Criterion? Lists The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Toni, Directed by Jean Renoir Dersu Uzala, Directed by Akira Kurosawa Army of Shadows, Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville Sabotage, Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Leaving November 30 November New Releases (CriterionCast) Where To Find Us Online Aaron West: Criterion Now | Criterion Close-Up | Criterion Now Facebook Group | Twitter | Letterboxd Michael Hutchins: Letterboxd Matt Gasteier: The Complete | Twitter | Letterboxd Josh Hornbeck: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Letterboxd Criterion Channel Surfing: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Logo by Doug McCambridge: Good Times, Great Movies | DPM Designs Support the Show The 25th Frame Criterion Channel Surfing List of Criterion Channel Surfing Supporters

On this “Odds & Ends” Episode, Brian runs through a short stack of Television titles (mostly Warner Archive) – which includes V – The original Miniseries, Batman Beyond, Jonny Quest, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, and Charlie’s Angels. Fan of the show? We now have t-shirts (& other merch)! Support the show and get some cool stuff! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4782952-just-the-discs-logo Follow the Show on Twitter here for Episode previews and new Blu-ray News! twitter.com/justthediscspod We’re also on Instagram! instagram.com/justthediscspod/

This year has been a journey of discovery for me with African cinema. Our Patreon listeners may remember that one of my resolutions this year was to become better acquainted with African films. To that end, I set myself a goal of fifty films from the continent in 2019 and I am on pace to...

Mark Hurne and Trevor Berrett join Aaron again to continue where they left off at episode 100. Additionally we get into some news items including Martin Scorsese, John Sayles, and potentially An Unmarried Woman from the newsletter clue. From then on it is more wishlists and enjoyable convo. Keep in mind that this was recorded...

To close out our 6-part miniseries covering the individual episodes of the Dekalog, Matt and Travis welcome Daisuke Beppu, who hosts a wonderful YouTube channel covering the Criterion Collection and other film and home media topics. We discuss episodes 9 and 10 of the series, which stand out in distinctive ways. For episode 9, we...

Doug belts out some Wilson Philips, Jamie sings a song about a heater that she made up and Doug’s head nearly explodes when Jamie calls Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles a ‘good movie’. Oh, and they come down on different sides of Some Kind of Wonderful…and Eric Stoltz. Seriously, who doesn’t like Eric Stoltz? Support the...

Alicia invites Monica Salazar over to her house to talk about editing “Honey Boy,” the importance of mentors, whether you can truly “fix it in post” and the joy she finds in the editing process. Thank you to Monica and all my guests in Season One!

Stephanie Crawford is back with Brian to talk 70s paranoia films, Alan Pakula and more as they discuss recent Criterion Collection Blu-ray of 1971’s KLUTE – starring Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland. Both Steph and Brian also offer a recommendation for a movie to pair with it as a double bill as well! Enjoy! Follow...

Hosts Jill Blake and Wade Sheeler finish off their discussion of titles that can charm any friend or family member to try a good classic movie. Like last episode, Jill and Wade ditch the usual suspects and instead pick great films that are undeniably lovable, without the pretension and posturing that so many academics are...

Mark Hurne and Trevor Berrett join Aaron to celebrate our 100th episode. In this discussion, we first reminisce about the origins not just of Criterion Now, but of Mark and Aaron’s podcasting exploits including Criterion Close-Up and CriterionCast. We then transition to the big wish list episode, based on polling in the Criterion Now Facebook...

Alicia chats with cinematographer Natasha Braier about the unique way she shot “Honey Boy,” how the crew protected Shia LaBeouf during the emotional production, what her reaction was to negative press about “The Neon Demon,” and her journey from Argentina to Hollywood.

It is November already and it’s time for some “New Arrivals” with faithful monthly co-host Rob Galluzzo joining Brian to run through some stacks of discs from Arrow Video, Vestron, Warner Archive, Twilight Time, Kino Lorber, Scream Factory, Indicator and more! Brian has some “Noirvember” suggestions and Rob has cult and horror recommends for your...