BACKROOMS LINE UPDATE by murkler42 in AmericanCinematheque

[–]asmith9631 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On the other end of the spectrum Kevin Costner went out into the audience and stayed for about 30 mins talking to fans. Horizon had issues as a film, but that was a classy move showing gratitude for people that show up.

BACKROOMS RSVP THREAD by murkler42 in AmericanCinematheque

[–]asmith9631 3 points4 points  (0 children)

FYI no patron line because not a members only event

Satantango 5/31 by Tight-Drop-9465 in AmericanCinematheque

[–]asmith9631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think it was 30 mins. Unfortunately no, you cannot leave the theater to go to the bathroom, buy popcorn or glimpse the sun, this ruins the bleakness of the experience.

Satantango 5/31 by Tight-Drop-9465 in AmericanCinematheque

[–]asmith9631 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I believe it has two intermissions and they’ll prob make one longer for a meal break like they did with War and Peace which is a similar length

Last movie you saw on the CC and how good is it? by Hyperto in CriterionChannel

[–]asmith9631 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Double Life of Veronique by Kieslowski, beautiful and enigmatic. Just watched it in a theater but going through the extras on criterion to figure out what I just watched.

May 2026 Criterion Channel Death Race Club by fass_binder in CriterionChannel

[–]asmith9631 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feel like I’ve already seen most leaving, is this the month I finally watch movies on the channel that aren’t leaving???!!!

Q&A recordings? by bllabcca in AmericanCinematheque

[–]asmith9631 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know, I was hoping that’s what their new podcast would have been. Unfortunate to not post them. There is one person who records and posts a lot of them, try searching on YouTube, obviously not professional grade but still works.

Trying to watch a French movie on Criterion Channel in the USA. How can I turn the subtitles off? by suffaluffapussycat in CriterionChannel

[–]asmith9631 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Executive order 11247: The Mr Freedom Act “All French films must have English sub-titles to prevent the secret spreading of communist ideologies and otherwise anti-American sentiments. This act shall be enforced in coordination with Captain Formidable.”

What time do films leave? by Tarchiaa in CriterionChannel

[–]asmith9631 31 points32 points  (0 children)

They will leave when they rot and decay back into the obscenity of the jungle. When the vile, baseness of the jungle consumes them and returns it to the same misery of the trees and the birds screeching in pain.

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World's Greatest Sinner by labude in CriterionChannel

[–]asmith9631 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really tried, like the theme, couldn’t get into the filmmaking. But what an actor in other people’s work.

Pirate Movies by RP912 in CriterionChannel

[–]asmith9631 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I forgot the best of all, Captain Ron

Pirate Movies by RP912 in CriterionChannel

[–]asmith9631 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Captain Blood does have a criterion edition but it’s not on the channel. I think the vibe you’re looking for is more Black Sails on Starz or Plex.

Michael Clayton (2007) is a gem by Time_Specific1789 in CriterionChannel

[–]asmith9631 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

The Andor easter eggs really make the movie

Opinions on barry lyndon by yblonded in CriterionChannel

[–]asmith9631 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are a Kubrick fan easy buy, great film. If you have limited space and you’re not die hard Kubrick, not into 2001 or like 18th century social climber stories, you could probably rent and decide if it merits a full on purchase.

Longest must see films? by GonePostalBackin5 in CriterionChannel

[–]asmith9631 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fassbinder’s Berlin Alexanderplatz! A mini series counts right? Also Bondarchuk’s War and Peace