Frances Bay

“The Grifters” slip into the Criterion Collection with a 4K UHD Blu-ray release.

By justin waldman on January 18, 2025 • ( 0 )

The Criterion Collection always tries to curate releases that get the cinephile community excited and talking about their addition to Criterion’s Closet and film lovers’ shelves. The quality of release is always top-notch as it’s filled with a plethora of… Read More ›

David Lynch’s cult classic “Blue Velvet” is now available in stunning 4K digital restoration from the Criterion Collection.

By Michelle Swope on June 24, 2024 • ( 0 )

Often in film criticism, the words “cult classic” are overused — unless you’re talking about a filmmaker with a filmography as iconic as David Lynch. Most people probably also associate Lynch with Twin Peaks, cherry pie, and a damn fine… Read More ›

Writer/director Joan Micklin Silver joins the Criterion Collection with a 4K restoration of her dark rom-com satire “Chilly Scenes of Winter.”

By Douglas Davidson on March 27, 2023 • ( 0 )

Personal feelings have a way of clouding one’s more practical or pragmatic judgement. If we’re excited or enamored with something, we’re more likely to excuse or soften something’s harder edges. If we’re not interested or already turned off by something,… Read More ›

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Frances Bay

“The Grifters” slip into the Criterion Collection with a 4K UHD Blu-ray release.

David Lynch’s cult classic “Blue Velvet” is now available in stunning 4K digital restoration from the Criterion Collection.

Writer/director Joan Micklin Silver joins the Criterion Collection with a 4K restoration of her dark rom-com satire “Chilly Scenes of Winter.”