Criterion Reflections – Episode 145 – Larry Cohen’s Black Caesar

Criterion Reflections

Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. Each episode of Season 5: 1973 features a short video clip in which David offers a few thoughts about films that were destined to eventually bear the Criterion imprint, whether published on physical media or made available on their streaming platform. These clips will occasionally be accompanied by lengthier podcast episodes including other guests for films that call for more in-depth coverage. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle and James Merritt to discuss Black Caesar, directed by Larry Cohen. In 2022, the film streamed on the Criterion Channel in a limited engagement and is currently available on Blu-ray and DVD in editions published by Olive Films and through numerous streaming services.

EPISODE LINKS:

LARRY COHEN

• Wikipedia
• Letterboxd
• JustWatch
• Larry Cohen Filmmaker (official)
• Greasy Kid Stuff
• The Ringer
• Hollywood Reporter (obituary)

BLACK CAESAR

• Wikipedia
• Letterboxd
• JustWatch
• Boston Phoenix (1973)
• New York Times (1973)
• Pittsburgh Press (1973)
• Village Voice (1973)
• 1000 Misspent Hours
• 2500 Movies Challenge
• Attack of the 50 Ft. DVD!
• Blood Brothers Films
• Cinepassion
• Classic Film & TV Café
• The Devil’s Reviews
• DVD Drive-In
• DVD Talk
• Every 70s Movie
• Expelled Grey Matter
• Lessons of Darkness
• Misan[trope]y
• Obsessive Movie Nerd
• Q Network
• Dennis Schwarz
• Shameless Self Expression
• The Spinning Image
• World Film Geek

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MORE!

• Criterion Reflections blog (1922 – 1967)
• Criterion Reflections columns on CriterionCast (1968)
• The Eclipse Viewer
• A Journey Through the Eclipse Series

CONTACT:

• David Blakeslee [ YouTube / TikTok / Website / Facebook / Letterboxd ]
• Richard Doyle [ Letterboxd ]
• James Merritt [ YouTube / Instagram / X ]