The Criterion Chat

In this episode, Nate and Matt sort through Claire Denis' "White Material," and its similar-in-every-way prequel "Blood Diamond." Come for the former, stay for the latter.

In this episode, Nate and Matt confront the revolution that is Olivier Assayas' sprawling 2010 biopic "Carlos." And you thought "Blade Runner 2049" was long, Ridley. Give us a review on iTunes. There, I said it.

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss their annual Christmas Criterion Wish List, where they each pick one classic and one contemporary film they would like to see inducted into the Criterion Collection. We know Criterion awaits this episode with bated breath, and they should. Matt recorded this from inside an oil barrel.

In this episode, Nate and Matt launch into Wes Anderson's first feature, "Bottle Rocket." That's inappropriate! That's inexcusable! That, I don't forgive! What were you thinking? What were you thinking!?

In this episode, Nate and Matt chat about Victor Sjöström's 1921 silent "horror" film "The Phantom Carriage." If marriage is your idea of horror, here's your film.

In this episode, Nate and Matt examine Paul Schrader's creative and ambitious 1985 biopic "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters." Matt is tired in this one. No joke.

“Button Benjamin of Case Curious The” film 2008 Fincher’s David discuss Matt and Nate, episode this in. The film makes the same amount of sense.

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the Dardenne brothers' breakthrough 1996 film, "La Promesse."

Two dots, surprisingly still moving, search for Carol Reed's "The Third Man," released in 1949.

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Carol Reed's 1947 film "Odd Man Out." If your cab driver's name is "Gin Jimmy," walk home.

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Masahiro Shinoda's "Samurai Spy," released in 1965. A samurai cold war. Pro tip: To scare your enemies, try to appear larger by extending your arms.

In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the 1958 Polish classic "Ashes and Diamonds." RIP Andrzej Wajda.

In this episode, Nate and Matt examine Bernardo Bertolucci's 1987 epic "The Last Emperor." Can an entomologist comment on the accuracy of the ending?

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In this episode, Nate and Matt each select one classic and one contemporary film they would like to see inducted into the Criterion Collection. Something different for their 7 listeners. Oh, they also talk about the new streaming service Filmstruck.

The elephant in the room. You'll find out. Whether you like it or not. Nate and Matt reminisce over Louis Malle's semi-autobiographical 1971 film "Murmur of the Heart."

In this episode, Nate and Matt face the truth that each of them would prefer to deny. Yes, I'm referring to their preferences in neckties and handbags. They also discuss Wong Kar-Wai's 2000 film "In the Mood for Love."

In this episode, Nate and Matt dissect the 1991 Best Picture winner "The Silence of the Lambs," directed by Jonathan Demme. Cut yourself a nice big slice of FBI cake and head down to the basement. You thought I was going to mention fava beans and chianti, didn't you?

In episode two of The Criterion Chat, Nate and Matt face off over the 2014 German film "Phoenix," directed by Christian Petzold.

In the premiere episode of The Criterion Chat, Nate and Matt examine Carl Theodor Dreyer's landmark 1928 silent film "The Passion of Joan of Arc" and its place in the Criterion Collection.