The Criterion Quest

Jan 16 2024 100 ep. 57 mins 788
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Two friends band together on an epic quest to make their way through the entire Criterion Collection

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Bonus: A Look Back at 2023

Jan 16 2024 141 mins  
Holy Moly! It’s been a minute!We’re back after a long hiatus to have a long, winding chat about a bunch of our favourite films from 2023.Chris & Lee discuss huge blockbusters (Barbenheimer included), smaller festival films, and some hidden gems that they really dug. They also give a bit of an update on the state of the podcast (we’re not gone, we’re just busy!).The discussi

Episode 323: The Children Are Watching Us

Aug 23 2023 31 mins  
After a brief and annoying hiatus, Chris returns from the globe trotting adventure of truth seeking to settle down and spend some time with a distraught Italian family who are going through some troubling times with their relationships. Support us on Patreon where you’ll find bonus episodes, monthly commentary tracks and all sorts of fun stuff: patreon.com/TheCriterionQuest We�

Episode 322: The Complete Mr. Arkadin

Jun 20 2023 77 mins  
Leaving the harrowing and religious experiences of Sweden behind, Chris is joined by his buddy Adam as the pair set off on a globetrotting adventure to unravel the truth behind the mysterious and ominous Mr. Arkadin. Featuring Special Guest Adam Hetherington. Support us on Patreon where you’ll find bonus episodes, monthly commentary tracks and all sorts of fun stuff: patreon.co

Episode 321: The Virgin Spring

Jun 05 2023 36 mins  
Having left the peaceful scenery of rural America, Chris now finds himself in the fields of Sweden where he bears witness to a horrible act of violence that shakes a family to their core, calling into question their faith as well as their humanity. Support us on Patreon where you’ll find bonus episodes, monthly commentary tracks and all sorts of fun stuff: patreon.com/TheCriteri

Episode 320: Young Mr. Lincoln

Apr 25 2023 63 mins  
Leaving the corrupt world of business behind and instead diving into the world of lawyers and politicians… Chris finds himself sitting in on the trial of two young men accused of murder, as their defense attorney, a young many by the name of Abraham Lincoln, works to prove their innocence. Support us on Patreon where you’ll find bonus episodes, monthly commentary tracks and al

Episode 319: The Bad Sleep Well

Apr 12 2023 69 mins  
After the heartbreaking farewell at the station, Chris reunites with Lee as the pair make their way into the jungle of the post-war business world of Japan. Along the way they encounter intrigue, double-crosses and very devious methods of conducting corporate affairs. Support us on Patreon where you’ll find bonus episodes, monthly commentary tracks and all sorts of fun stuff: pa

Episode 318: Forbidden Games

Mar 28 2023 36 mins  
After leaving Lee at the beer hall with the lamenting poet, Chris embarks on a trek through the war torn French countryside where he encounters two small children who are processing their surrounds and death in some unique ways. Support us on Patreon where you’ll find bonus episodes, monthly commentary tracks and all sorts of fun stuff: patreon.com/TheCriterionQuest We’re on I

Episode 317: The Tales of Hoffmann

Feb 28 2023 49 mins  
After escaping the imploding Japanese empires, Chris reunited with Lee in a oddly artists bar to have a few drinks and listen to a melancholy poet reflect on three women he loved and lost in the past: a mechanical doll, a Venetian courtesan, and the ailing daughter of a celebrated composer. Support us on Patreon where you’ll find bonus episodes, monthly commentary tracks and all

Episode 316: Ran

Feb 14 2023 88 mins  
After taking a brief sojourn from the Quest to chat about the year that was 2022, Chris is again joined by Eric as the pair cross paths with an elderly warlord who has subjugated his throne to his three sons, although the transition of power doesn’t go as smoothly as he would’ve hoped… Featuring Special Guest Eric Coleman. Support us on Patreon where you’ll find bonus epi

Bonus: A Look Back at 2022

Feb 01 2023 121 mins  
Its 2023! What better way to kick off the new year than with a massive and meandering chats about some of our favourite films from the previous year. Joined by special guest Toby (and his seemingly endless fountain of slight negativity and ambivalence), Lee & Chris sit down and discuss everything from The Northman to Nope, RRR to Rescue Rangers… and everything in between. (Warnin