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Physical Media's Golden Age Returns
2 Sep
Summary
- Tastemakers like Criterion and Kino Lorber champion home video.
- September features diverse releases: documentaries, comedies, auteur films.
- New transfers offer gorgeous visuals for classic and modern films.

Physical media for film enthusiasts is enjoying a robust revival, spearheaded by esteemed labels such as The Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, and the Warner Archive Collection. This ensures cinephiles can acquire and permanently own films, a crucial offering in an era where streaming availability for classic movies can be fleeting.
September's slate of new releases is exceptionally varied. It includes a groundbreaking documentary, a collection celebrating a highly popular comedy franchise, and exquisite new transfers from renowned directors like John Ford and Kon Ichikawa. Further highlights feature a Criterion edition of a Satyajit Ray masterpiece and a 4K version of Neil Jordan's "Interview with the Vampire."