Criterion Collection

Long out of print on DVD, a trio of films by Spanish director Carlos Saura—which feature the tradition of flamenco dance and music and blur the lines between fantasy and reality— has just been released by the Criterion Collection. TPR's Nathan Cone has a review.

On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the esteemed Criterion Collection has added the zany 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' to their curated lineup of home video releases. TPR's Nathan Cone has a look at the movie and the new 4K disc.

Culled from rare footage from Thelonious Monk in concert and in the studio, Charlotte Zwerin's fascinating portrait of the eccentric pianist, released in 1988, is newly available on Blu-ray. TPR's Nathan Cone has a review of the disc.

A unique biopic when released, the film "Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould" uses everything from short interviews, to recreations, to abstract art to illustrate different facets of the famous pianist. Randy Anderson has a review of the 1993 film, newly available on 4K and Blu-ray from The Criterion Collection.

Sanderson, Marathon, Marfa and the Big Bend of West Texas play host to two classic films out this month for the first time on 4K Blu-ray. TPR’s Nathan Cone took a look at the discs.

Criterion restores and redistributes classic films – such as Citizen Kane and King Kong. The company filled a closet with its collection of restored movies, and it's traveling to various cities.

The 1951 film — a blend of noir, melodrama, and musical — was recently reissued by the acclaimed Criterion Collection. It will be screened as part of TPR Cinema Tuesday.

Barry Jenkins is one of the major American filmmakers at work today. His Amazon limited series The Underground Railroad was added to the Criterion Collection on Tuesday.

Director John Sayles shot "Lone Star" on location in Eagle Pass, Del Rio, and Laredo. The 1996 film is newly available in a special edition from The Criterion Collection.

Ritchie Valens cared about two things above all else—his music and his family. Luis Valdez captured both brilliantly in his film, "La Bamba." TPR's Nathan Cone reviews a new Criterion Collection release of the 1987 classic.