Criterion Reflections

David Blakeslee

A journey in time through the films of the Criterion Collection.

49 Episodes

David Reviews Mike Nichols’s Carnal Knowledge [Criterion 4K/Blu-ray Review]
7/21/2025
A compilation of video and audio clips that David Blakeslee put together for his review, including a repurposed Criterion Reflections podcast episode from 2019 featuring Richard Doyle and Grant Bromley.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 156 – Ingmar Bergman’s Scenes From a Marriage
7/6/2025
In this lengthy episode, David hosts four individual conversations about this emotionally searing and evocative TV miniseries of 1973 that was edited for theatrical release the following year.
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Criterion Reflections – Episode 155 – Allan King’s Come On Children
4/19/2025
David is joined by William Remmers to discuss an obscure Canadian documentary about 10 groovy teenagers who are granted 10 weeks of autonomy for the purpose of generating compelling cinematic moments, or at least trippy vibes.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 154 – Jun Fukuda’s Godzilla vs. Megalon
3/10/2025
David is joined by Richard Doyle and David Seeley to provide intellectual gravitas as we contemplate the threat that atomic testing presents to the future of human civilization. Also: Jet Jaguar to the rescue!
Criterion Reflections – Episode 153 – Mike Leigh’s Hard Labour
2/1/2025
David is joined by first-time guest Ethan Magnan to discuss Leigh's first made-for-TV film, and we also talk about Hard Truth's, his most recent release from 2024.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 152 – Peter Bogdanovich’s Paper Moon
1/5/2025
David is joined by Richard Doyle, Eric Grant, and Josh Wilson to talk about a recent release from the Criterion Collection. We had a fun conversation, that unresolved matter of $200 notwithstanding.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 151 – Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye
12/6/2024
David is joined by Richard Doyle and Robert Taylor to discuss this skewed reworking that situates Raymond Chandler's 50s noir classic in early 70s L.A.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 150 – Lina Wertmüller’s Love and Anarchy
11/9/2024
David is joined by Richard Doyle to discuss this timely tale of radical resistance and romantic folly in fascist Italy of the 1930s.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 149 – Roger Vadim’s Don Juan (or if Don Juan Were a Woman)
10/15/2024
The podcast returns after a long break featuring David in a solo episode talking about Brigitte Bardot's acting career with a focus on this, her final feature performance.
Criterion Reflections – Episode 148 – The Game of Clones
6/22/2024
David talks with Michael Worth about the excellent new Bruceploitation box set from Severin Films.

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Criterion Reflections

David Blakeslee

49 Episodes

David Reviews Mike Nichols’s Carnal Knowledge [Criterion 4K/Blu-ray Review]

Criterion Reflections – Episode 156 – Ingmar Bergman’s Scenes From a Marriage

Criterion Reflections – Episode 155 – Allan King’s Come On Children

Criterion Reflections – Episode 154 – Jun Fukuda’s Godzilla vs. Megalon

Criterion Reflections – Episode 153 – Mike Leigh’s Hard Labour

Criterion Reflections – Episode 152 – Peter Bogdanovich’s Paper Moon

Criterion Reflections – Episode 151 – Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye

Criterion Reflections – Episode 150 – Lina Wertmüller’s Love and Anarchy

Criterion Reflections – Episode 149 – Roger Vadim’s Don Juan (or if Don Juan Were a Woman)

Criterion Reflections – Episode 148 – The Game of Clones