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MURDERING THE DEVIL Review: An Absolute Delight

Recently restored, Murdering the Devil is a Czech film from 1970. It's an absolute delight. Art director and costume designer Ester Krumbachová's first and only film was credited with shaping the look of the Czech New Wave. It packs a...

Coming Soon on Criterion: ARMY OF SHADOWS, THE CREMATOR, THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

'Me and You and Everyone We Know' and 'Destry Rides Again' will also see release in April 2020 from the Criterion Collection.

Věra Chytilová, The First Lady Of Czech Cinema, Has Passed

Czech New Wave director Věra Chytilová passed away earlier this week, on March 12, according to the Prague Post. She was 85 years old. Chytilová is best known to international cinephiles as the master mind behind Daisies, the rambunctious, undefinable...

LA Happenings: Polanski At 80, DAISIES, And "The World's End Is Nigh"

Get the scoop on special and repertory screenings happening in Los Angeles this August 16th weekend and beyond.  ...