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Brief Encounter (1945) is a British romantic drama directed by David Lean. It tells the story of two ordinary people who meet by chance at a train station and form a deep emotional connection. With its soft piano score, strong performances, and simple yet powerful storytelling, the film captures the beauty and sadness of human emotions. It’s known... See more

A very special message from Wong Kar Wai 🌹 Premiering exclusively on the Criterion Channel later this year: BLOSSOMS SHANGHAI, Wong Kar Wai's first-ever original series — all 30 episodes! Get ready.

✨ ANOHNI’s Closet Picks!✨ The singer-songwriter and visual artist talks about the punk sensibility of JUBILEE, shares why PARIS IS BURNING is a film she can watch endlessly, and shouts out the Eurythmics’ unique soundtrack for 1984.✨ On the Criterion Channel, check out our program ANOHNI: TURNING and Five Music Videos!... See more

If you haven’t watched My Dinner with Andre, you’re in for a treat. A dialogue-heavy film about two old friends catching up over dinner. By standards of many other writers or filmmakers this could be boring, right? Though this film is not that. It’s a conversation you’d never forget. It’s like we’re third wheeling. It’s a philosophical, anecdotal... See more