The August lineup from The Criterion Collection features a double feature of Edward Yang films, works by Kon Ichikawa, Compensation, and additional titles.

The August lineup from The Criterion Collection features a double feature of Edward Yang films, works by Kon Ichikawa, Compensation, and additional titles.

      If we were to identify a single figure that encapsulates Criterion’s influence over the past 15 years, Edward Yang would be a strong candidate. The swift recognition of Yi Yi, A Brighter Summer Day, and Taipei Story—titles not specifically designed for frequent sold-out screenings or high streaming figures—establishes a solid precedent for their upcoming two-film collection featuring A Confucian Confusion and Mahjong, both making their North American home video debuts in August. While lacking a bit of prestige because they are Blu-ray only, it is unlikely that many other releases from Criterion in the remainder of 2025 will surpass this.

      In August, three films are set for 4K releases: Kon Ichikawa’s Fires on the Plain and The Burmese Harp offer notable enhancements, while Vittorio De Sica’s Shoeshine (could it be superior to Bicycle Thieves? why not) joins Criterion’s lineup in a lavish edition. Additionally, Youssef Chahine’s Cairo Station, Alice Wu’s Saving Face, and the newly restored Compensation from Janus are being released on Blu-ray.

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The August lineup from The Criterion Collection features a double feature of Edward Yang films, works by Kon Ichikawa, Compensation, and additional titles. The August lineup from The Criterion Collection features a double feature of Edward Yang films, works by Kon Ichikawa, Compensation, and additional titles. The August lineup from The Criterion Collection features a double feature of Edward Yang films, works by Kon Ichikawa, Compensation, and additional titles. The August lineup from The Criterion Collection features a double feature of Edward Yang films, works by Kon Ichikawa, Compensation, and additional titles. The August lineup from The Criterion Collection features a double feature of Edward Yang films, works by Kon Ichikawa, Compensation, and additional titles. The August lineup from The Criterion Collection features a double feature of Edward Yang films, works by Kon Ichikawa, Compensation, and additional titles. The August lineup from The Criterion Collection features a double feature of Edward Yang films, works by Kon Ichikawa, Compensation, and additional titles.

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The August lineup from The Criterion Collection features a double feature of Edward Yang films, works by Kon Ichikawa, Compensation, and additional titles.

If we were to condense Criterion's influence over the past 15 years into a single figure, Edward Yang would be a strong contender. The rapid recognition of Yi Yi, A Brighter Summer Day, and Taipei Story—films that aren’t precisely designed for regular sold-out screenings or large streaming audiences—creates a solid benchmark for their two-film collection featuring A Confucian.