Rachel Wagner

The Criterion Project

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With the start of the Criterion Channel, Rachel Wagner and Conrado Falco thought it would be fun, once a month, to talk about a film offered there. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/criterionproject/support

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S2 E15 'Boyhood' with Trevor Wallace 07.12.2020 57:41

Do you remember BOYHOOD? The much celebrated and also much maligned 2014 saw director Richard Linklater following a boy as he grew up over the span of twelve years. Doesn't it feel like we've all aged twelve years in 2020? We are joined by filmmaker and overall great guy Trevor Wallace to talk about this modern classic. Overrated? Underrated? Listen to find out!  Please  follow us on itu...

The Criterion Project S2 E14 'Tampopo' with Elissa Suh 23.11.2020 49:51

It's thanksgiving season, which means it's time for some delicious meals. What better to satiate our appetite than the Japanese eighties Ramen-western TAMPOPO. And what better guest to talk about a movie about the art of eating well than Elissa Suh, the writer of the incredible "dinner and a movie" newsletter Movie Pudding!  Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews &...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 13: 'It Happened One Night' 12.11.2020 56:55

Today we talk about IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, an indisputable screwball comedy classic, and one of the most influential romantic comedies of all time!  Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews       https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904 Follow us on anchor https://anchor.fm/criterionproject Please follow our tw...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 12: 'The Host' (Guest Critic Tim Brayton) 24.10.2020 49:43

Today we have guest critic and podcaster Tim Brayton with us to talk about the 2006 hit film by director Bong Joon-ho THE HOST Follow Alternate Ending on twitter https://twitter.com/alternateendng?lang=en Follow Tim at https://www.alternateending.com/ Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 11: 'The Heiress' 11.10.2020 51:35

Today we paying tribute to actress Olivia De Haviland who recently passed away with a look at her Oscar winning film THE HEIRESS Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904 Follow us on anchor https://anchor.fm/criterionproject For Rachel's written review of Duck Soup https...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 10: 'Duck Soup' 01.10.2020 46:46

Today we are going back in time to the Marx Brothers to laugh with Duck Soup Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904 Follow us on anchor https://anchor.fm/criterionproject For Rachel's written review of Duck Soup https://rachelsreviews.net/2017/05/09/blind-spot-17-duck-...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 9: 'The Animation Celebration:6 Short Films' 15.09.2020 51:51

Today we are sharing in our love for animation by looking at the Animation Celebration on The Criterion Channel. There are 6 short films from different time periods you will enjoy Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904      Check out Conrado on Who...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 8: 'Cronos (Guest Rosa's Reviews) 01.09.2020 57:39

Today Rosa is back and we are talking about the first film CRONOS from director Guillermo del Toro.  Check out Rosa's podcast Latinx Lens at https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sYXRpbnhsZW5zLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi27emW58TrAhVaLs0KHfkJBkcQ4aUDegQIARAC&hl=en Follow Rosa on twitter at https://twitter.com/rosasreviews  Check out Rosa's website https://rosasrevi...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 7: 'A Separation' (Guest Sajda Waite) 11.08.2020 53:53

Today Conrado and Rachel are joined by Conrado's wife Sajda to talk about the Iranian film A SEPARATION  Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904                Follow Sajda on instagram https://w...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 6: 'The Kid' 28.07.2020 53:42

Today Conrado and Rachel take a look at the early Charlie Chaplin film THE KID!  Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews     https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904                  Follow us on anchor https://anchor.fm/criterionprojec...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 5: 'Watership Down' (Guest Griffin Schiller) 08.07.2020 39:08

Today youtuber Griffin Schiller joins Rachel to talk about the unique animated film WATERSHIP DOWN Follow Griffin on twitter at https://twitter.com/griffschiller Follow Griffin's website http://www.griffinschiller.com/ Follow Griffin at FilmSpeak on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAlhR6RxXQux2LWok1cIL6w  To support the NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/support/  To donate to Black...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 4: 'West Side Story' (Guest Jose Solis) 11.06.2020 47:26

Today podcaster Jose Solis joins us to talk about the classic Oscar winning musical WEST SIDE STORY To support the NAACP https://www.naacpldf.org/support/ To donate to Black Lives Matter fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 Listen to Jose at Token Theater Friends Podcast https://tokentheatrefriends.com/ Follow Jose on twitter https://twitter.com/josesolismayen Please  f...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 3: HBO Max Criterion Picks 27.05.2020 22:17

Today we have a little bonus for you! We are talking about the Criterion films on the new service HBO Max Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904                    Follow us on an...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 2: 'The Talk of the Town' (Guest Critic Jen Johans) 26.05.2020 43:07

Today film critic Jen Johans joins Rachel and Conrado to talk about the screwball comedy 'Talk of the Town' Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews     https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904                  Follow us on anchor https://anc...

The Criterion Project S2 Ep 1: 'The Hidden Fortress' (Podcast Year in Review) 07.05.2020 50:53

Today Conrado and Rachel look back at their year of podcasting and the  classic film on Criterion Channel THE HIDDEN FORTRESS   Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews     https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904                 Fo...

The Criterion Project S1 Ep 22: 'On the Waterfront' (Guest Rosa's Reviews) 22.04.2020 52:07

Today we are delighted to be talking about the Oscar winning classic ON THE WATERFRONT with guest Rosa Parra from Rosa's Reviews!  Follow Rosa on twitter at https://twitter.com/rosasreviews Check out Rosa's website https://rosasreviews.net/ Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953...

The Criterion Project S1 Ep 21: 'Police Story' 09.04.2020 41:21

Jackie Chan is a legend so Conrado and Rachel had to talk about his landmark film 'Police Story'  Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904               Follow us on anchor https://anchor.fm/criterionproject  &nbsp...

The Criterion Project S1 Ep 20: 'A Hard Days Night' 27.03.2020 39:57

The British invasion happened and Rachel and Conrado are here to talk about The Beatles and 'A Hard Days Night'  Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904             Follow us on anchor https://anchor.fm/criterionproject   &n...

The Criterion Project S1 Ep 19: 'The Red Shoes' 20.03.2020 43:53

Today on the Criterion Project we are looking at the 1948 masterpiece 'The Red Shoes' with special guest Eric McDonough.  Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews        https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904             Follow us on anchor http...

The Criterion Project S1 Ep 18: 'Hollywood Shuffle' 15.03.2020 41:42

Today Conrado and Rachel are back to enjoy some laughs during this tough time. We are talking about the satire from writer/director Robert Townsend called 'Hollywood Shuffle'  Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews       https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904        &...

The Criterion Project S1 Ep 17: 'The Black Stallion' 25.02.2020 40:03

Today Conrado and Rachel are back to talk about the classic family film 'The Black Stallion'  Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904         Follow us on anchor https://anchor.fm/criterionproject      &nb...

The Criterion Project S1 Ep 16: 'In the Mood for Love' 15.02.2020 43:52

Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904        Follow us on anchor https://anchor.fm/criterionproject      Please follow our twitter at https://twitter.com/criterionpod      Our intro is written by Mi...

The Criterion Project S1 Ep 15: 'Sundance Film Festival Update' 28.01.2020 1:00:49

Today we have a special bonus episode of the podcast where we get an update on what Rachel has seen at Sundance and what the experience of a film festival is like Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews     https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904     Follow us on anchor https://anchor.fm/criterionproject...

The Criterion Project S1 Ep 14: 'The Housemaid' 12.01.2020 37:58

Happy New Year! To start the New Year off right we are going dark with the 1960 South Korean film, 'The Housemaid'! Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904   Follow us on anchor https://anchor.fm/criterionproject   Please follow our twitter at https://twitter.com/criterio...

The Criterion Project S1 Ep 13: 'The Shop Around the Corner' 25.12.2019 50:32

Merry Christmas! We hope you are having a wonderful holiday with family and friends. Today we offer you a special Christmas themed episode of the Criterion Collection with our look at the classic film 'The Shop Around the Corner'  Please  follow us on itunes and leave you ratings and reviews   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-criterion-project/id1479953904 Follow us on...