The Criterion 40: Ratcatcher
Ratcatcher, the 1999 film from Lynne Ramsay, is a perfect example of filmmaking in the…
In 2025, we’re looking at every film in Criterion’s 40th anniversary Blu-ray collection. These movies are the 40 top chosen from the Criterion Closet in Manhattan. It’s an amazing compilation of both influential and masterpiece films.
The Criterion 40: On the Waterfront
Elia Kazan’s On the Waterfront is one of the original great American cinema masterpieces. The…
The Criterion 40: Sweet Smell of Success
Alexander Mackendrick’s Sweet Smell of Success is a classic tale of greed and morality set…
The Criterion 40: Pickpocket
Robert Bresson’s 1959 film Pickpocket is a masterpiece of subtle storytelling. The film centers on…
The Criterion 40: The Night of the Hunter
The 1955 Charles Laughton film The Night of the Hunter is a spectacular piece of…
The Criterion 40: Yi Yi
Edward Yang’s 2000 film Yi Yi is an epic, almost three-hour family drama following three…
