Criterion Close-Up – Episode 36 – Plain Archive, 1988 Films, Cannes 2016
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Mark and Aaron discuss Plain Archive, the South Korean Blu-Ray label, with input from Hyunhu Jang. He is a Producer and the Communications Manager for the label. In addition to talking about the label’s titles and their terrific packaging, we also delve into the global Blu-Ray economy and the challenges with streaming media. We discuss the 2016 Cannes lineup and share our favorite 1988 films.
Episode Links & Notes
0:00 – Intro and Welcome Ghost of Plain Archive
2:55 – Thanks & Feedback on New Formats
7:25 – Hertzfeldt Giveaway Update
9:10 – Mark on First Time Watchers
14:00 – Plain Archive Discussion
37:15 – Movie Lists, 1988 Films
46:40 – Cannes 2016
54:20 – Short Takes (Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, Steve Jobs, Ex Machina, Shame, Carol, Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
- Plain Archive
- Plain Archive International Facebook
- First Time Watchers 206: Sabotage
- Criterion Blues Lists
- Aaron’s 1988 List
- Mark’s 1988 List
- Aaron’s 1978 List
- Cannes 2016 Lineup
Episode Credits
- Mark Hurne: Twitter | Letterboxd
- Aaron West: Twitter | Blog | Letterboxd
- Criterion Close-Up: Facebook | Twitter | Email
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