Episode Details

In our annual episode focusing on The Criterion Collection’s releases from the past year – and there’s a lot to celebrate! – we’ve assembled a panel of CriterionCast regulars to share our favorite releases of 2024. David Blakeslee from Criterion Reflections hosts this discussion, which also includes Aaron West (CineJourneys), Josh Hornbeck (Criterion Channel Surfing), and longtime site contributor Brad McDermott.

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Episode Notes

Josh’s List

• Favorite Cover/Packaging: Three Revolutionary Films by Ousmane Sembène by Ify Chiejina
• Favorite Releases
  1. Chantal Akerman Masterpieces, 1968-1978
  2. The Underground Railroad
  3. Peeping Tom

Brad’s List

• Favorite Cover/Packaging: Querelle by Astra Zero
• Favorite Releases
  1. I Walked With a Zombie/The Seventh Victim: Produced by Val Lewton
  2. Werckmeister Harmonies
  3. Three Revolutionary Films by Ousmane Sembène

Aaron’s List

• Favorite Cover/Packaging: No Country for Old Men by Juan Esteban R.
• Favorite Releases
  1. Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid

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