Aaron, Mark, Kristina Dijan (Speakeasy) and Ruth Kerr (Silver Screenings) discuss the February 2016 Criterion Collection line-up and then we delve into the Criterion Blogathon, which was an epic experience for all of us. We talk about some of the behind the scenes info, give out prizes, talk about the social media thrills with the #CriterionBlogathon, and give our thanks to all who participated.
Outline: 0:00 – Intro, Housekeeping 9:20 – News & February Releases 38:40 – Criterion Blogathon
Intro
Kristina – Speakeasy Blog | Twitter Ruth – Silver Screenings Blog | Twitter
Image of 4 Month, Three Weeks, 2 Days
News
Dont Look Back Ruth’s Ikiru review Kristina’s In Cold Blood review Aaron’s The Apu Trilogy Review
Kitchen Conservations: Gaspar Noé
February 2016 Releases
Criterion Blogathon
Recap, Day One: English Language Films released before 1947 Recap, Day Two: Europe and Mexico Recap, Day Three: English Language Films, 1947-1980. Recap, Day Four: Asian Cinema Recap.Day Five: English Language films, 1981 to present. Recap, Day Six: Essays and Box Sets.
F For Films – Favorites from the Criterion Blogathon
Grand Prizes:
Research: Cinematic Scribblings Portrait: Coffee Gone Cold Originality: Criterion Affection Humorous: CineMaven’s Essays from the Couch
Where to Find Us:
Mark Hurne: Twitter | Blog | Letterboxd Aaron West: Twitter | Blog | Letterboxd Criterion Close-Up: Facebook | Twitter | Email
