Criterion Close-Up – Episode 36 – Plain Archive, 1988 Films, Cannes 2016

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 Next time on the podcast : Only Angels Have Wings