The Criterion Quest

The Criterion Quest

Two friends band together on an epic quest to make their way through the entire Criterion Collection

  1. 01/17/2024

    Bonus: A Look Back at 2023

    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 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 Instagram at instagram.com/thecriterionquest/ Chris is on Letterboxd and Twitter and Lee is on Letterboxd

    2h 21m

  2. 08/24/2023

    Episode 323: The Children Are Watching Us

    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’re on Instagram at instagram.com/thecriterionquest/ Chris is on Letterboxd and Twitter and Lee is on Letterboxd

    32 min

  3. 06/21/2023

    Episode 323: The Complete Mr. Arkadin

    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.com/TheCriterionQuest We’re on Instagram at instagram.com/thecriterionquest/ Chris is on Letterboxd and Twitter and Lee is on Letterboxd

    1h 17m

  4. 06/06/2023

    Episode 321: The Virgin Spring

    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/TheCriterionQuest We’re on Instagram at instagram.com/thecriterionquest/ Chris is on Letterboxd and Twitter and Lee is on Letterboxd

    37 min

  5. 04/26/2023

    Episode 320: Young Mr. Lincoln

    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 all sorts of fun stuff: patreon.com/TheCriterionQuest We’re on Instagram at instagram.com/thecriterionquest/ Chris is on Letterboxd and Twitter and Lee is on Letterboxd

    1h 3m

  6. 04/12/2023

    Episode 319: The Bad Sleep Well

    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: patreon.com/TheCriterionQuest We’re on Instagram at instagram.com/thecriterionquest/ Chris is on Letterboxd and Twitter and Lee is on Letterboxd

    1h 9m

  7. 03/28/2023

    Episode 318: Forbidden Games

    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 Instagram at instagram.com/thecriterionquest/ Chris is on Letterboxd and Twitter and Lee is on Letterboxd

    36 min

  8. 02/28/2023

    Episode 317: The Tales of Hoffmann

    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 sorts of fun stuff: patreon.com/TheCriterionQuest We’re on Instagram at instagram.com/thecriterionquest/ Chris is on Letterboxd and Twitter and Lee is on Letterboxd

    50 min
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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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  • Creator
    The Criterion Quest
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Criterion Quest