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The Criterion ConnectionAuthor: Ian & McKenzie
Two friends explore the Criterion Collection by connecting the iconic films to each other through the greater tapestry of cinema. Language: en Genres: TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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123 - THROW DOWN (2004)
Monday, 2 March, 2026
On this episode, Ian & McKenzie are going to Hong Kong for an action double feature from two great Chinese auteurs. To kick things off, we are chatting about Johnnie To's THROW DOWN (2004). We talk about the film's reliance on vibes over plot, it's amazing aesthetic, and the relationships among the core trio. There's also lots of chat about John Waters, Mink Stole, Michael Bay, and the fight for Irish Independence. NEXT TIME: THE KILLER (1989)----McKenzie on Austin Danger Pod, on LetterboxdIan on Letterboxd Listen to Ian & McKenzie's other show about contemporary cinema, Above The Line. ----Send us your emails and voicemails to have them read/played on the show to thecriterionconnection@gmail.com----The Criterion Connection is edited & mixed by Ian.









