The Criterion Quest The Criterion Quest

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 discussion is rather spoiler filled, so we’ve included timecodes below, so please if you want to avoid any spoilers please skip ahead.

Spoiler timecodes if you need to skip ahead:
Barbie - 00:10:54
Oppenheimer - 00:22:47
Beau Is Afraid - 00:48:36
Bottoms - 00:55:56
The Zone of Interest - 01:09:35
Anatomy of a Fall - 01:16:01
Past Lives - 01:25:45
Priscilla - 01:39:39
Saltburn - 01:49:27
The Killer - 01:52:39
Killers of the Flower Moon - 02:00:48

You can find Chris’s Favourite Films of 2023 video on YouTube

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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