Criterion Coffee Club

On today's adventure the guy's dive deep into a war film from the early days of Soviet cinema with The Ascent!

The guys are on a roll and seemingly back with consistent releases. For today's episode they take a look at a small slice a life film directed by none other than David Lean before he started working on big studio epics.

Today's episode is a little unusual as the guys talk about what episodes of golden age of television that they watched. From comedians to boxers to veterans, this era of television planted the seeds that would eventually flourish into prestige television we have become accustomed to today.

THE GUYS HAVE RETTURRNEED!! Yes they are alive and fired up to talk about none other than the Power of the Dog! It's been long fight to get this episode out but here it is along with some teases for what's to come to the future!

On today's episode, the guys discuss one of Sam Peckinpah's most controversial film with Straw Dogs starring Dustin Hoffman. Trigger waring: Themes of sexual assault is discussed.

On the latest episode, the guy's dive into an underrated gem from the U.K. known as Kes!

Since Cole had to take a leave of absence last minute, O'Brien and Isaac decided to talk about films and television that makes them fall in love with the process all over again. Along with discussing some of the worst possible movies that have ever existed.

Since Cole is off getting married, O'Brien and Isaac decided to jump into some funky Japanese cinema with Proof of the Man! Filled with violence, plot twists, and an amazing jazz score, the two break apart what makes this an amazing watch.

The guys return from their winter break and this time with more than just one review!

Armed with actual video, the guys discuss their takes on the 5 and a half hour directed approved cut of number 582 in the collection, CARLOS.

Back for a fourth time in a row with another directorial debut, the guys dissect this one down to its skeleton and prepare for their next epic movie!

Back after a weeklong hiatus, Cole and Isaac discuss Wong Kar-Wai's The Grandmaster .

On Today's episode, the guys discuss another debut feature film, Gates of Heaven by Errol Morris!

Bonus episode time! O'Brien and Isaac together tackle a Halloween cult classic with "In the Mouth of Madness." Tune in and have a happy Halloween!

On today's episode, the guys discuss the groundbreaking film by Gordon Parks, The Learning Tree.

On today's episode of Criterion Coffee Club, the guys discuss Federico Fellini's directorial debut, with No. 81 in the collection, Variety Lights.

On today's bonus episode, Cole and Isaac talk about.... a lot of things... but most importantly they talk about Black Test Car!

On today's latest episode of CCC, the guys talk about one of the greatest American Folklore heroes ever named! That's right, Daniel Webster in the movie "All that Money Can Buy a.k.a. The Devil and Daniel Webster." Tune in to find their thoughts

On today's episode, the guys dive head first into the world of classic Japanese cinema with No. 394, "Woman in the Dunes." Tune in to find their thoughts on the film and find out what will be the next episode!

After a long wait, the guys finally were able to get together to brew you a brand new episode about Spine No. 1139: "Hotel Du Nord"

Since Cole went missing this week, Isaac and O'Brien decided to watch "O'Brother Where Art Thou?" For this bonus episode. Together they build a case as to why it should be preserved by Criterion Channel.

Back after a few tiring weeks, our enthusiastic coffee addicts tackle Charlie Chaplin's first dramatic film, spine No. 1253, "A Woman in Paris."

BONUS EPISODE ALERT! After taking over the podcast, Cole and O'brien decided to talk about one of their shared favorite movies.... "The Wrath of Khan!"

On today's episode, the guys discuss their latest watch of No. 1196 in Criterion Collection, Nanny. Tune in to find out their thoughts and keep an eye out for next week's episode.

This weeks episode of the Criterion Coffee Club, the guys discuss their opinions on spine No. 1041, The Comfort of Strangers. Their opinions may be divided but their enthusiasim remains!