Josh is joined by film critic Britt Coundiff to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of January. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the Criterion Channel’s permanent streaming library. Episode Links The Criterion Channel The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Leaving January 31 January New Releases Michael Hutchin’s … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 36: January 2021 New and Expiring Titles"

Josh is joined by friends-of-the-show Michael Hutchins and Robert Taylor for a conversation about the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of December. Episode Links The Criterion Channel The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Leaving December 31 December New Releases Michael Hutchins’s Letterboxd List of Limited Engagements Where to Find Us Online … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 35: December 2020 New and Expiring Titles"

Josh is joined once again by Richard Doyle, frequent contributor to the Criterion Reflections podcast, to round out their conversation on Political Cinema – this time focusing on films about political and social issues that are available on other streaming services. Episode Links The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Blue Collar, Directed by Paul Schrader … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 34: Political Cinema on Other Streaming Services"

Josh is joined once again by Richard Doyle, frequent contributor to the Criterion Reflections podcast, for a conversation on Political Cinema – films about political and social issues that are only available on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast returns for a conversation about the ways Criterion uses the Criterion Channel … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 33: Political Cinema"

Josh is joined by Richard Doyle, frequent guest of the Criterion Reflections podcast, to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of November. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about films from underrepresented communities. Episode Links The Criterion Channel The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Leaving November 30 November New … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 32: November 2020 New and Expiring Titles"

Josh is joined once again by Jon Laubinger of the Film Baby Film podcast for a followup to their conversation about “The Return of Art House Horror” – this time looking at horror films on other streaming services. Plus, David Blakeslee of the Criterion Reflections podcast stops by for a conversation about the horror films … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 31: The Return of Art-House Horror on Other Streaming Services"

Josh is joined once again by Jon Laubinger of the Film Baby Film podcast for “The Return of Art House Horror” – a conversation about horror films that can only be found on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Elana Levin, host of Graphic Policy Radio and frequent contributor to Wrong Reel, stops by to uncover some … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 30: The Return of Art-House Horror"

Josh is joined by Jon Laubinger of the Film Baby Film podcast to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of October. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to check in on the state of Criterion’s digital library. Episode Links The Criterion Channel The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Leaving October 31 … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 29: October 2020 New and Expiring Titles"

Josh is joined by Alexandria Daniels, film blogger and guest of the It Pod to Be You and We Cut Heads podcasts, for a followup to their conversation on films about teachers and students, this time discussing movies that are available on other streaming services. Episode Links The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Mr. Holland’s … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 28: Back to School on Other Streaming Services"

Josh is joined by Alexandria Daniels, film blogger and guest of the It Pod to Be You and We Cut Heads podcasts, head back to school to discuss films about teachers and students available exclusively on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Becky D’Anna stops by to entry-points to the films of Albert Brooks. Episode Links The … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 27: Back to School"

Josh is joined by film blogger Alexandria Daniels and guest of the It Pod to Be You and We Cut Heads podcasts for a conversation about the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of September. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to discuss films that make a rare return appearance on the channel. … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 26: September 2020 New and Expiring Titles"

Josh is joined by Matin Kessler of the Flixwise and Flixwise Canada podcasts for a followup to their conversation on Czech cinema, this time discussion Czech and Eastern European films on other streaming services. Episode Links The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group The Painted Bird, Directed by Václav Marhoul | VOD Sworn Virgin, Directed by … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 25: Czech and Eastern European Cinema on Other Streaming Services"

Josh is joined by Martin Kessler of the Flixwise and Flixwise Canada podcasts to discuss Czech Cinema from the Criterion Channel’s permanent streaming library. Plus, Andrew F. Peirce of The Curb stops by to talk about entry points to the Australian New Wave. Episode Links The Criterion Channel The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Michael … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 24: Czech Cinema"

Josh is joined by Martin Kessler of the Flixwise and Flixwise Canada podcasts to discuss August’s new and expiring titles. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the short films streaming on the Criterion Channel. Episode Links The Criterion Channel The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Leaving August 31 August New Releases Michael Hutchins’s … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 23: August 2020 New and Expiring Titles"

Josh is joined once again by Doug McCambridge of the Good Time, Great Movies podcast – as well as the new Schitt’s and Giggles podcast – to discuss films from underrepresented countries on other streaming services. Episode Links The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Telescope Film The Infinite Man, Directed by Hugh Sullivan | Amazon … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 22: Films from Underrepresented Countries on Other Streaming Services"

Josh is joined once again by Doug McCambridge of the Good Time, Great Movies podcast – as well as the new Schitt’s and Giggles podcast – to discuss films from underrepresented countries on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Matt Gasteier from The Complete Podcast returns to give a refresher on basic navigation and discuss common concerns … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 21: Around the World"

Josh is joined by Doug McCambridge of the Good Time, Great Movies podcast – as well as the new Schitt’s and Giggles podcast – to discuss July’s new and expiring titles. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the digital supplements created exclusively for the Criterion Channel. Episode Links The Criterion Channel The Criterion … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 20: July 2020 New and Expiring Titles"

On this mega-episode of the podcast, Josh is joined by Brad McDermott, filmmaker and frequent guest on the Criterion Reflections and Criterion Now podcasts, to discuss films noir in the Criterion Channel’s permanent library, as well as the new and expiring titles for the month of June. Michael Hutchins stops by to discuss the Criterion … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 19: June 2020 New and Expiring Titles, Film Noir, HBO Max, and Bergman Entry Points"

Josh is joined by first time guest Brad McDermott and frequent contributor Michael Hutchins for an informal conversation about May’s new and expiring titles. Episode Links The Criterion Channel The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Leaving May 31 May New Releases Michael Hutchins’s Letterboxd List of Limited Engagements Cinema Cocktail 2020 Virtual Film Festival Where … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 18: May 2020 New and Expiring Titles"

Josh is joined once again by Robert Taylor, screenwriter and critic at The Robert Taylor Odyssey, as they try to “Make ‘Em Laugh” with comedies found on other streaming services. Support the Community Robert Taylor: Utopia Opera Company Art-House America Campaign | Support Your Local Food Bank Episode Links The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Bringing Up … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 17: Comedies on Other Streaming Services"

Josh is joined once again by screenwriter and critic Robert Taylor of the Robert Taylor Odyssey as they try to “Make ‘Em Laugh” with comedies that are only available on The Criterion Channel. Plus, Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast stops by to discuss entry points to the films of Yasujiro Ozu. Support the Community … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 16: Make ‘Em Laugh!"

Josh is joined by screenwriter and critic Robert Taylor of The Robert Taylor Odyssey to discuss April’s new and expiring titles, and Michael Hutchins stops by to discuss the state of Criterion’s permanent digital library. Support the Community Robert Taylor: Support Your Local Restaurants (Delivery, Take-Out, or Gift-Cards) Michael Hutchins: Art-House American Campaign Support Your Local Art-House, … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 15: April 2020 New and Expiring Titles"

Josh is once again joined by Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast to discuss Japanese cinema, this time focusing on films that are available on other streaming services. Note: This was recorded in early March, when we were just beginning to get an idea of just how serious the outbreak of COVID-19 really was going … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 14: Japanese Cinema on Other Streaming Services"

Josh is joined once again by frequent contributor Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast to continue their conversation about the Criterion Channel. For this episode, they dive into the filmography of Japanese filmmaker Keisuke Kinoshita and offer up a few recommendations for films that are only available on the Criterion Channel. But first, Jill Blake … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 13: Japanese Cinema – Keisuke Kinoshita"

Josh is joined by frequent contributor Matt Gasteier of The Complete Podcast to discuss March’s new and expiring titles, and Michael Hutchins stops by to discuss the directors who are represented in Criterion’s permanent digital library. Note: The segments with Matt were recorded in early March, when we were just beginning to get an idea … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 12: March 2020 New and Expiring Titles"