Barry Jenkins’s Closet Picks

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  • Back in November, director Barry Jenkins stopped by Criterion for a visit while in New York promoting his sophomore feature, MOONLIGHT.
    Barry's Picks:
    Ingmar Bergman's FANNY AND ALEXANDER
    Satyajit Ray's THE APU TRILOGY
    Andrew Haigh's WEEKEND
    John Cassavetes: Five Films
    Krzysztof Kieślowski’s DEKALOG
    Mathieu Kassovitz's LA HAINE
    Joel Coen's BLOOD SIMPLE
    Catherine Breillat's FAT GIRL
    Mira Nair's MONSOON WEDDING
    Lynne Ramsay's RATCATCHER
    David Gordon Green's GEORGE WASHINGTON
    Akira Kurosawa's RASHOMON
    The Essential Jacques Demy
    The Complete Jacques Tati
    Shop Barry's Closet Picks:
    www.criterion....

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  • @inthemoodformovies309
    @inthemoodformovies309 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3656

    Finally someone did what every fan would've done. Just take EVERYTHING!

    • @royoncelluloid4813
      @royoncelluloid4813 7 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      In the Mood for Movies it was very cathartic to see

    • @bennoclassico
      @bennoclassico 7 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      Yup. Fuck it, bring a trolley with you.

    • @TriplicateGuy
      @TriplicateGuy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +173

      Totally agree! He's an independent film maker. Even with his Oscar nominations, he's still probably poor as dirt, putting everything he has into his projects. Until he gets a million dollar paycheck, he deserves everything he took. Thanks to Criterion for giving him this wonderful gift.

    • @michaelrobenalt5193
      @michaelrobenalt5193 7 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      You should watch Alfonso Cuaron's closet visit. It's just him and Pawel Pawlikowski not addressing the camera as they stock up and talk to each other. It's very funny.

    • @Rocketscienceshorts
      @Rocketscienceshorts 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yuppp

  • @Wired4Life2
    @Wired4Life2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1967

    *"This is a bit overwhelming; there's too much good shit here..."*

    • @Vintagestylewins
      @Vintagestylewins 7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      BlueFox94 literally me

    • @rees4232
      @rees4232 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Pirate Bay is just here, round the corner ➡️

    • @inyostudio
      @inyostudio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Embarrassing lol, I would have taken so much more.

    • @creatorstory9916
      @creatorstory9916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think to some degree that's what everyone who goes into the Criterion closet feels.

  • @JustSomeCanadianGuy
    @JustSomeCanadianGuy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2985

    I wanna get Scorsese in here so we can get a 14 hour video of him going through every film in the closet.

    • @slc2466
      @slc2466 6 ปีที่แล้ว +206

      Only 14 hours? He'd make his next movie in there.

    • @djstarsign
      @djstarsign 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      I remember watching Martin Scorcese's "Journey Through Cinema" (I can't remember the name exactly) but he talked in detail about the films that left a deep impression and I was captivated. One of cinema's most ardent and passionate fans.

    • @joliecide
      @joliecide 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Scorsese in the Criterion Closet should be a Criterion boxset of its own!

    • @conansmith5164
      @conansmith5164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I would die if that happened

    • @xmenlover92
      @xmenlover92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The only two I know he would very likely choose are The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus.

  • @CinemaRockPizza
    @CinemaRockPizza 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1352

    "This embarrassing. This is really embarrassing..."
    Love for cinema is not embarrassing, Barry. We'd have gone insane too in that closet.

    • @cl759
      @cl759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You said it! I'd be doing the same.

    • @facu_avm
      @facu_avm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I think he meant that taking too many films from the closet was embarrassing cuz it may look very arrogant to take advantage on such an offer.
      That means a lot, Barry must be a very humble guy :3

    • @3star4life
      @3star4life 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      lmaoooo I'm thinking of how much the safie brothers took XD

    • @ToddBVick
      @ToddBVick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I can completely relate. There'd be nothing left if I was allowed in the closet.

  • @Dorypowa
    @Dorypowa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1062

    "ok i'm done, ok i'm done..." *grab the complete Tati set* so funny !!

    • @davidparker7216
      @davidparker7216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      like a scene from tati himself

  • @klausweasley
    @klausweasley 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1179

    FUN FACT: Damien Chazelle thought he was supposed to be here and was already with a bag but then there was a mix-up since they actually intended to get Barry Jenkins originally.

    • @GBincProductions
      @GBincProductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Years later, and this is still hilarious.

    • @goreycinema
      @goreycinema 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Poor guy. Lol.

    • @bruhmomento6691
      @bruhmomento6691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Well I hope he gets that chance haha

    • @hugopatino-cano672
      @hugopatino-cano672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Wow. They should have just brought both of them and let them do it together. Especially since they were the front runners for Best Picture.

    • @vishnu2407
      @vishnu2407 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yuck, Chazelle

  • @EpicBeard815
    @EpicBeard815 7 ปีที่แล้ว +481

    I'm jealous of Jenkins for getting his choice of Criterion films, but I'm jealous of Criterion because they get to hang out with such a brilliant director.

  • @mostrecommendedmovies
    @mostrecommendedmovies ปีที่แล้ว +41

    0:07 THE APU TRILOGY - Sayyajit Ray. “I can’t even describe how good this series is.”
    0:16 WEEKEND - Andrew Haigh. "“Love this movie.”
    0:25 FIVE FILMS - John Cassavetes. “Foundational”
    1:05 LA HAINE - Matthieu Kassovitz. “When I was in film school this was the film… you got together on a Sunday afternoon, you drank a few beers and you watched this over and over.”
    1:22 RATCATCHER - Lynne Ramsay. “The first criterion I ever owned.”
    1:44 GEORGE WASHINGTON - David Gordon Green. “The second criterion I ever owned.”
    2:26 RASHOMON - Akira Kurasawa. “I’ve seen this too many times, but, out of respect for the form, I can never see it too many times.”

  • @kinodino2200
    @kinodino2200 7 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    3:05 "I am done. I'm not taking anymore. Okay, I'm only taking one more." *Grabs the 100$ Tati Collection* "Okay. Now I'm done. Alright?"
    Barry you're the best xD

  • @Eueu
    @Eueu 7 ปีที่แล้ว +913

    Fanny and Alexander
    The Apu Trilogy
    Weekend (2011)
    John Cassavetes: Five Films
    Punch-Drunk Love
    I Am Curious... Box Set
    Three Colors Trilogy
    Dekalog
    La Haine
    Blood Simple
    Fat Girl
    Monsoon Wedding
    La Ciénaga
    Ratcatcher
    George Washington
    Rashomon
    The River
    Breathless
    Eclipse Series 21: Oshima’s Outlaw Sixties
    The Essential Jacques Demy
    The Complete Jacques Tati
    Clouds of Sils Maria
    A Brighter Summer Day
    The Royal Tenenbaums

    • @LeoCurbeloFilms
      @LeoCurbeloFilms 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Got it, need it, seen it, got it, need it, haven't seen, got it, need it, got it, need it, need it, got it, haven't seen, seen it, need it, seen it, need it, haven't seen, got it, seen it, haven't seen, seen it.

    • @PlanetTristan
      @PlanetTristan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      don't forget La Ciénaga

    • @vb2388
      @vb2388 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      eueu...From the films he chosed I have seen only 8 of them

    • @lyricsfromsweden
      @lyricsfromsweden 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hold up! What's the one between Fanny & Alexander and Blood Simple at 2:48?

    • @lyricsfromsweden
      @lyricsfromsweden 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah, that's Clouds Over Sils Maria!

  • @bennoclassico
    @bennoclassico 7 ปีที่แล้ว +438

    I think this is all of them:
    FANNY AND ALEXANDER (1982, Ingmar Bergman)
    PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE (2002, Paul Thomas Anderson)
    THE APU TRILOGY
    - PATHER PANCHALI (1955, Satyajit Ray)
    - APARAJITO (1956, Satyajit Ray)
    - APUR SANSAR (1959, Satyajit Ray)
    WEEKEND (2011, Andrew Haigh)
    JOHN CASSAVETES: FIVE FILMS
    - SHADOWS (1959, John Cassavetes)
    - FACES (1968, John Cassavetes)
    - A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE (1974, John Cassavetes)
    - THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE (1976, John Cassavetes)
    - OPENING NIGHT (1977, John Cassavetes)
    THREE COLORS
    - THREE COLORS: BLUE (1993, Krzysztof Kieslowski)
    - THREE COLORS: WHITE (1994, Krzysztof Kieslowski)
    - THREE COLORS: RED (1994, Krzysztof Kieslowski)
    DEKALOG (1988, Krzysztof Kieslowski)
    LA HAINE (1995, Matthieu Kassovitz)
    BLOOD SIMPLE (1984, Joel Coen)
    FAT GIRL (2001, Catherine Breillat)
    MONSOON WEDDING (2001, Mira Nair)
    LA CIÉNAGA (2001, Lucrecia Martel)
    RATCATCHER (1999, Lynne Ramsay)
    GEORGE WASHINGTON (2000, David Gordon Green)
    RASHOMON (1950, Akira Kurosawa)
    THE RIVER (1951, Jean Renoir)
    A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY (1991, Edward Yang)
    THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001, Wes Anderson)
    BREATHLESS (1960, Jean-Luc Godard)
    ECLIPSE SERIES 21: OSHIMA'S OUTLAW SIXTIES
    - PLEASURES OF THE FLESH (1965, Nagisa Oshima)
    - VIOLENCE AT NOON (1966, Nagisa Oshima)
    - SING A SONG OF SEX (1967, Nagisa Oshima)
    - JAPANESE SUMMER: DOUBLE SUICIDE (1967, Nagisa Oshima)
    - THREE RESURRECTED DRUNKARDS (1968, Nagisa Oshima)
    THE ESSENTIAL JACQUES DEMY
    - LOLA (1961, Jacques Demy)
    - BAY OF ANGELS (1963, Jacques Demy)
    - THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (1964, Jacques Demy)
    - THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT (1967, Jacques Demy)
    - DONKEY SKIN (1970, Jacques Demy)
    - UNE CHAMBRE EN VILLE (1982, Jacques Demy)
    THE COMPLETE JACQUES TATI
    - JOUR DE FÊTE (1949, Jacques Tati)
    - MONSIEUR HULOT'S HOLIDAY (1953, Jacques Tati)
    - MON ONCLE (1958, Jacques Tati)
    - PLAYTIME (1967, Jacques Tati)
    - TRAFIC (1971, Jacques Tati)
    - PARADE (1974, Jacques Tati)

    • @prans2persona
      @prans2persona 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thanks a lot man.. i was unable to find the names from some dvd covers.

    • @bennoclassico
      @bennoclassico 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Not before I posted them, and didn't list all of them anyway

    • @louiso.4325
      @louiso.4325 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They're not all there. It's missing the River for example.

    • @lyricsfromsweden
      @lyricsfromsweden 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      At 2:48 you can also see Clouds of Sils Maria between Fanny and Alexander & Blood Simple.

    • @aforementionedhysteria3455
      @aforementionedhysteria3455 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      velocirapta

  • @thePANDEMlC
    @thePANDEMlC 7 ปีที่แล้ว +385

    I haven't even seen Moonlight yet and I already love this guy. Every time I see him in anything he just comes off as so genuine, smooth and likable.

    • @Meesterlijker
      @Meesterlijker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Have you gotten to it? If not, please watch it if you can. If you did, I'm curious to hear your opinion!

  • @thetramp123
    @thetramp123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Jenkins is the best. I like how he acknowledges that he's just taking a little TOO much but then just can't help himself. I would have grabbed those boxsets too. Apu, Tati, Demy, amazing stuff.

    • @slc2466
      @slc2466 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jenkins has good taste- he took three of the four Criterion Blu-Ray box sets I own.

  • @CaioAraujoRibeiro
    @CaioAraujoRibeiro 7 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    lol. I love that he kneeled to pick up the movies, and found some more to pick down there

    • @slc2466
      @slc2466 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      "I am done, I am done. . ." then he sneaks one more box set in from around the corner- great direction, Barry.

    • @monkeyboss4259
      @monkeyboss4259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or now you’re making me think he kneeled down just as a cover up to look at the films at the bottom lmaoo

  • @CB12455
    @CB12455 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This video remains the gold standard for this series. Flawless taste, lovingly detailed explanations, and a childlike joy. Barry is wonderful.

  • @VideoCop
    @VideoCop 7 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Man Berry Jenkins seems like the calmest and nicest dude ever. Seems like the perfect guy to hang out with

    • @slc2466
      @slc2466 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Or to pick up a few blu rays for you.

  • @calebw3353
    @calebw3353 7 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    "I can take however many I want?"
    After Moonlight, I'd be fine with Barry Jenkins doing anything

  • @MichaelChapman18
    @MichaelChapman18 7 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    I love how he owned his greediness. Fucking earned those and the nominations he got today. Shine Moonlight. Shine.

    • @LightYagami-wt1jw
      @LightYagami-wt1jw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha wonder what you have to say now after 2 years

    • @gottalight3574
      @gottalight3574 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @James Schultz * Est.1982 is overrated

    • @Kieslowski1989
      @Kieslowski1989 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LightYagami-wt1jw Moonlight is too good nevertheless.

  • @jameskane8428
    @jameskane8428 7 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    Come on people, it's out of respect for the form. Respect for the form...

    • @Theomite
      @Theomite 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      That's gonna be our new excuse for every greedy thing we do from now on, you know.

    • @michaelotis223
      @michaelotis223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Theomite Hahahahahaaa imma use that the next time I visit the nearest vinyl shop

  • @DashPari
    @DashPari 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    He's like a child in a candy store. This video made me smile all the way through

  • @erzascralet48
    @erzascralet48 7 ปีที่แล้ว +533

    3:12 -- Every Criterion Collector when they come home from a Barnes & Noble Criterion sale.

    • @ninnaaaaaaaaaa
      @ninnaaaaaaaaaa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      erzascralet48 Lmao yes

    • @jakepeterson1121
      @jakepeterson1121 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      This comment really makes this video even more special in simply recognizing that when the July sale hits that dormant Criterion collectors thinking they'll just pick up a couple end up having a major relapse buying so many that they have to decide with shame which utility they won't pay for or which kid won't be going to college.

    • @Fisk4life
      @Fisk4life 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup! Speaking of which I wonder when the next sale is?

    • @salvadorsalazar9409
      @salvadorsalazar9409 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fisk4life November - December 3

    • @oldmoviemusic
      @oldmoviemusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@salvadorsalazar9409 wait, the sale's on now?! what???

  • @katecurtis-hawkins6476
    @katecurtis-hawkins6476 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Barry Jenkins is all of us if we were in that closet. That last shot, "this is embarrassing, this is really embarrassing" is comedy gold.

  • @douglasharris4295
    @douglasharris4295 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Gotta love thorough appreciation of classic cinema

  • @perspicaciouscritic
    @perspicaciouscritic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    His enthusiasm is infectious.

  • @Calcuttaboy1889
    @Calcuttaboy1889 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm glad he picked The Apu Trilogy. There is a connection between the trilogy and Moonlight - both are poetic portrayals of the journey of a boy from the wonders of childhood to the mysteries of adolescence and then finally into the responsibilities of adulthood.

  • @filmreviewsandsht6862
    @filmreviewsandsht6862 7 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    YES! I love that he dumped his bag on the floor.

    • @DuBziDriFT
      @DuBziDriFT 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Film Reviews and Sh*t like a kid that just came back from trick-or-treating.

    • @TriplicateGuy
      @TriplicateGuy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Exactly! I thought it was gloriously funny. I am jealous, but totally untalented, so I will never visit The Closet. But good for Barry! So deserving.

    • @Lgg130
      @Lgg130 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TriplicateGuy we are all extremely talented at something. unfortunately most people don't get to find it in them. or they do but it's something unappreciated by their current times.

  • @Lucols4
    @Lucols4 7 ปีที่แล้ว +434

    like a kid in a candy store

  • @klausweasley
    @klausweasley 7 ปีที่แล้ว +493

    He gets nominated for a couple of Oscars *AND* he raids the Criterion closet?!? Some guys have all the luck.

    • @Vintagestylewins
      @Vintagestylewins 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      klausweasley well why not ? That's what happens when true art gets recognised ....

    • @arhvn
      @arhvn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      You're talking as if getting nominated for an Oscar takes no effort at all

    • @monwhooperinvasive8064
      @monwhooperinvasive8064 7 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      klausweasley that's not luck sir... that's hard work

    • @littleafterall
      @littleafterall 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, most of the time it takes effort, but not creativity.

    • @tommaccammon7158
      @tommaccammon7158 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's in there because of being nominated and his Artistry - why do you think Criterion owes DVD's to anyone?

  • @seanmatyas3938
    @seanmatyas3938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I like how "Yes" is all that is needed to describe why a film needs to be watched.

  • @balls3444
    @balls3444 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I swear Barry Jenkins is such a fascinating person. You can tell how much passion he has for film and how much he commits himself to his craft.

  • @mymothergeorge
    @mymothergeorge ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think this is my favorite one so far. Barry Jenkins, we get you.

  • @EvelioandZgroup
    @EvelioandZgroup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1:27 took a while, but they got Ratcatcher now on Blu-ray.
    EDIT: And he got to write an essay for the film included in the Blu-ray!

  • @Durbikins
    @Durbikins 7 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    I don't think he took enough to be honest.

    • @labotamysausagedog
      @labotamysausagedog 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah but, you can never really take enough

  • @StolenPvP
    @StolenPvP 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I'm so looking forward to this man's future work. Moonlight was great.

  • @Capgungoesbang
    @Capgungoesbang 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I already loved this man but the fact he pulled out Fat Girl, Ratcatcher and George Washington just made me love him even more. Moonlight was the best movie of 2016 and one of the best movies I've ever seen, I'm so thankful for the work put into it.

  • @slc2466
    @slc2466 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love that look and exhale after he asks "I can take as many of these as I want?" You can tell he's gonna go for it.

  • @BaileeWalsh
    @BaileeWalsh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This is basically the only thing that's in the comments but I'm here to reiterate that this is all of us!
    "That's it! I'm done! I'm done! I am done! I am done. I'm not taking any more."
    [Proceeds to take more.]

  • @MrHrc0
    @MrHrc0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    He seems like a such cool dude. Glad he got The nomination!

  • @birk3nstock
    @birk3nstock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is probably my favorite one of these.

  • @samfilmkid
    @samfilmkid 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    okay that's it, I'm done. I'm not taking anymore, I'm done.
    Except i'm not. Not ever.

  • @Bringmethehorizondude
    @Bringmethehorizondude หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This remains the most relatable closet visit because we all know if given the chance we’d be in their shoveling films into the bag

    • @hadinasrallah8928
      @hadinasrallah8928 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Never seen a movie of his but i have to. The snide “blu ray for this pls 🤓” sold me! Id be the same with when a woman ascends the stairs lolol

  • @RyanKhanna
    @RyanKhanna 7 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    This was hilarious and awesome at the same time

  • @farragutspikes1
    @farragutspikes1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    A true film fan. Take it all! You've earned it!!

  • @joshuaprice3965
    @joshuaprice3965 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Anyone else get "My precious" vibes when he's crouched on the floor at the end?

  • @michaelrobenalt5193
    @michaelrobenalt5193 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My favorite Criterion closet visit so far. I mean how do can you not love him!?

  • @pablocontrerassanchez8111
    @pablocontrerassanchez8111 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This guy seems so authentic. Moonlight is perfect. I can't wait for the Criterion edition of that!

  • @Rsma77
    @Rsma77 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Barry Jenkins is me every time there's a Criterion sale. I'm about to leave the store then I see something else I need. I'm so glad he had a chance to grab some stuff from the Criterion Closet. I hope both him and Moonlight raid the Oscars like he raided the closet.

  • @raid4000
    @raid4000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Get Paul Thomas Anderson to do one when he's promoting for his next film please!!!

    • @armandogalindo7412
      @armandogalindo7412 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well i guess it will never happen

    • @jarxsjarx4422
      @jarxsjarx4422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@armandogalindo7412 soggy bottom is being filmed plus he'd know criterion since PDL got a criterion

    • @armandogalindo7412
      @armandogalindo7412 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jarxsjarx4422 ok this is embarrassing, but for some reason I thought Paul Thomas Anderson was Daniel Day-Lewis 😂. Pardon my stupidity

  • @Clincalyabrasiv
    @Clincalyabrasiv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    "I'm Done!"
    *Grabs "The Complete Jacques Tati""*
    My man

    • @seanmatyas3938
      @seanmatyas3938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To be fair his hand was on the set as he was saying he was done 😅

  • @flamingoseatshrimps1361
    @flamingoseatshrimps1361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    0:58 “You can't make something that's 10 hours”
    *Makes The Underground Railroad*

  • @Dontuween
    @Dontuween 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great taste and congrats to Barry Jenkins on his Oscar nomination for Best Director (Moonlight).

  • @DrawtheCurtains
    @DrawtheCurtains 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the most wholesome Criterion Closet episode I've seen.

  • @debrajdas4527
    @debrajdas4527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    His picks truly reflects world cinema.

  • @Eternelspotlessmind
    @Eternelspotlessmind 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite closet ever! I have rewatched it at least....10.000 times !!!!!

  • @AEscala024
    @AEscala024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1:28 “Blu-ray for this one, please.”
    Just announced today! Finally happening!

    • @gnalkhere
      @gnalkhere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And he's writing the 2nd essay

    • @AEscala024
      @AEscala024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gnalkhere Indeed he is! Only fitting.

  • @dedket7777
    @dedket7777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John Cassavete is so underrated. Loved the picks here as well as Barry's childlike enthusiasm for film.

  • @PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures
    @PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love when he spills them out of the floor like a kid counting his presents again under the Christmas tree. Bless.

  • @ivanjongentolizo
    @ivanjongentolizo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Barry Jenkins: “You can’t make anything that’s 10 hours”
    Lav Diaz: Yeah, sure.

  • @puremadness
    @puremadness 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    There's something so great watching great directors geek out over other directors

  • @neworleansguy10
    @neworleansguy10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He’s right. John Casavettes was an amazing Director, particularly Love Streams and A Woman Under The Influence. He was crazier than batshit, as is Gena Rowlands, but brilliant. Rowlands remains, IMHO, one of the best living actresses never to win an Academy Award.

  • @futuropasado
    @futuropasado 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This man made two masterpieces in 3 years. He deserves that! Most talented new director out there.

  • @carayverson
    @carayverson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He literally just took every Criterion box set that I own. My God I'd love to have a drink with this guy.

  • @robert_ravel
    @robert_ravel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    0:57 and 4 years later he made a story in 10 hours: the underground railroad

    • @loonylaura85
      @loonylaura85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know! 😆 I saw someone else mention that somewhere. 😊

  • @tyrannosaurusburke
    @tyrannosaurusburke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every filmmaker I've seen so far in this series has chosen the Jacques Tati box set. That's some good word-of-mouth advertising there.

  • @jamesmarchment6659
    @jamesmarchment6659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Remember watching La Haine for my French final exam and being blown away

  • @ushasibandyopadhyay2087
    @ushasibandyopadhyay2087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how almost everyone gets the Jacques Tati box-set!

  • @damagorleprauchan1504
    @damagorleprauchan1504 7 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    If Moonlight doesn't win best picture I will go insane.

    • @scouts1998
      @scouts1998 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Get ready to go insane, there is a 95% chance of La La Land winning

    • @Personofel
      @Personofel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I would be content with either of them winning

    • @rbriggs89
      @rbriggs89 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I should win, but it most likely wont.

    • @ZombieZifiction
      @ZombieZifiction 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      la la land is ba ba better

    • @sophieisthewalrus
      @sophieisthewalrus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      brandon thompson I really didn't think La La Land was very good... why does everyone love it so much? did I miss something?

  • @JrFootballStar
    @JrFootballStar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    possible Moonlight criterion???? yes please 🙏

    • @MrKJ444
      @MrKJ444 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      every A24 film criterion is my dream

    • @MichaelChapman18
      @MichaelChapman18 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      MrKJ444 A24 boxset please.

    • @MichaelChapman18
      @MichaelChapman18 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MrKJ444 A24 boxset please.

    • @KMO325
      @KMO325 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Make it a Moonlight/Medicine for Melancholy double!

    • @dkelly26666
      @dkelly26666 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The two films from last year I hope get into the Criterion Collection eventually are Barry Jenkins' "Moonlight" and Martin Scorsese's "Silence"

  • @majorhobo
    @majorhobo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I really want to hear his take on Brighter Summer Day, since he took it.

  • @mymyope
    @mymyope 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just want to be a mildly known filmmaker hoping that , perhaps one day, criterion would invite me into this closet.

  • @Ardakapalasan
    @Ardakapalasan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The complete Tati set... I literally drooled on the keyboard

  • @BeefBronson
    @BeefBronson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Well it took them 4 years, but they’re finally putting Ratcatcher on blu-ray 🥰

  • @jssl-1515-peace
    @jssl-1515-peace 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish he would have talked more about the movies he selected.

  • @jetblach
    @jetblach 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations again Barry! Ratcatcher will be released on Blu Ray October 2021.

  • @petertaylorarts
    @petertaylorarts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love when he's on the floor like a kid at Christmas. Oh to be able to do this!! Great choices too

  • @andrijamp
    @andrijamp 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please, please, please make more of these!! Your closet picks videos are one of my favourite things ever, I watch them over and over again! So fascinating

  • @YouHaveBeenWatchingFilms
    @YouHaveBeenWatchingFilms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Barry's reaction of being able to pick out those films (great picks btw!) is great, it's so awesome just seeing another person's enthusiasm for the films he's picking out. I can't help but think I'd be similar in picking out almost everything there!

  • @JosephGervais
    @JosephGervais 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Barry Jenkins is just all of us grabbing everything off the shelf. Except he's one one of this generations best filmmakers

  • @emptylikebox
    @emptylikebox 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This shows how he loves cinema, he can't get enough of Criterion. Hahaha.

  • @ZackPaslay
    @ZackPaslay 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video may be my turning point - I'm gonna start to strive to make good stories on film in the hopes that one day, I will be seen as worthy enough to raid the Criterion closet.

  • @Retropangolin
    @Retropangolin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Moonlight was amazing and reilly stayed with me long after the credits rolled , That last seen kinda broke my heart a bit .

  • @Banerjee316
    @Banerjee316 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a Bengali, I am so glad he picked The Apu Trilogy set. Truly three of the greatest films of all time.

  • @cowsaysboo
    @cowsaysboo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just want to say how amazing 'Moonlight' is. In my opinion the best movie of the last decade. Just incredible

  • @TheEdwri
    @TheEdwri ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am I the only one that search up this once in a while too smile with a fellow cinephile 😂

  • @PatrickWDunne
    @PatrickWDunne 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how he takes all the box sets. Smart moves.

  • @siddharthnaagar7028
    @siddharthnaagar7028 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He has some great taste in films 👍

  • @MrDrawingboard1
    @MrDrawingboard1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i am surprised he didn't bring up Punch-Drunk Love cause its the only PTA film in the collection and Jenkins called it one of his all time favorites.

  • @karenzielke9387
    @karenzielke9387 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for listing the titles; couldn't read many of them that Mr. Jenkins held up.

  • @ZombiesvRobots
    @ZombiesvRobots 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got that same Rashomon, but I also got it because of Kent Williams cover. I saw a poster size version of it once, but that wasn't for sale. Williams studies on Rashomon are amazing.

  • @drewkatchen805
    @drewkatchen805 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He grabbed 'Weekend' almost off the top. Excellent, excellent choice.

  • @boppob1343
    @boppob1343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I come back to watch this all the damn time

  • @djnkosi
    @djnkosi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Jenkins!
    Every now and then I'll come back and rewatch this vid just to vibe off the mutual love of cinema. Ditto with many of the great comments in the comments section. Film lovers unite!
    And If Beale Street Could Talk is another Jenkins masterpiece!

  • @hv3574
    @hv3574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video made me want to check out John Cassavetes's films and man thank you Barry Jenkins, just saw a woman under the influence and it's incredible

  • @RossCampbell1992
    @RossCampbell1992 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would have just asked for them to send me one copy of everything on blu-ray at this point. Far too much good cinema!
    Barry, you did what we are all thinking when watching the closet picks. Hats off to you and congratulations on Moonlight's Oscar nominations.

  • @NNAATTYY1974
    @NNAATTYY1974 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn't know Barry Jenkins was so good looking and charming. The kind of guy you absolutely want to go home with if you have the chance to meet him at a party .. or some where.

  • @PentameronSV
    @PentameronSV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    0:00 - *FANNY AND ALEXANDER BOX SET* [Collector's Set] _dir. Ingmar Bergman_
    *FANNY AND ALEXANDER: THEATRICAL VERSION* (1982)
    *FANNY AND ALEXANDER: TELEVISION VERSION* (1983)
    *THE MAKING OF FANNY AND ALEXANDER* (1982)
    0:08 - *THE APU TRILOGY* [Collector's Set] _dir. Satyajit Ray_
    *PATHER PANCHALI* (1955)
    *APARAJITO* (1956)
    *APUR SANSAR* (1959)
    0:17 - *WEEKEND* _dir. Andrew Haigh_ (2011)
    0:24 - *JOHN CASSAVETES: FIVE FILMS* [Collector's Set] _dir. John Cassavetes_
    *SHADOWS* (1959)
    *FACES* (1968)
    *A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE* (1974)
    *THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE* (1976)
    *OPENING NIGHT* (1977)
    *A CONSTANT FORGE* (2000)
    0:47 - *DEKALOG* _dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski_ (1988)
    1:03 - *LA HAINE* _dir. Mathieu Kassovitz_ (1995)
    1:15 - *BLOOD SIMPLE* _dir. Joel Coen_ (1984)
    1:18 - *FAT GIRL* _dir. Catherine Breillat_ (2001)
    1:20 - *MONSOON WEDDING* _dir. Mira Nair_ (2001)
    1:21 - *RATCATCHER* _dir. Lynne Ramsay_ (1999)
    1:44 - *GEORGE WASHINGTON* _dir. David Gordon Green_ (2000)
    2:26 - *RASHOMON* _dir. Akira Kurosawa_ (1950)
    2:52 - *THE ESSENTIAL JACQUES DEMY* [Collector's Set] _dir. Jacques Demy_
    *LOLA* (1961)
    *BAY OF ANGELS* (1963)
    *THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG* (1964)
    *THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT* (1967)
    *DONKEY SKIN* (1970)
    *UNE CHAMBRE EN VILLE* (1982)
    3:00 - *THE COMPLETE JACQUES TATI* [Collector's Set] _dir. Jacques Tati_
    *JOUR DE FÊTE* (1949)
    *MONSIEUR HULOT'S HOLIDAY* (1953)
    *MON ONCLE* (1958)
    *PLAYTIME* (1967)
    *TRAFIC* (1971)
    *PARADE* (1974)

  • @AuronTsubaki85
    @AuronTsubaki85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Criterion should release Jenkins' short films into their collection.

  • @Hansprivate
    @Hansprivate 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't seen any of Barry Jenkins's films but I have to say I am insanely impressed with his tastes in cinema.

  • @MAronson
    @MAronson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's so much joy and respect here. AND he's right. Can we get a RATCATCHER BLURAY?!!

  • @TPCOUTO13
    @TPCOUTO13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice timing...