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The director of The Inspection tells us why Jane Wyman is “a whole mood,” why Douglas Sirk is his dude, and which film will forever change the way you see curtains.

While in town for the New York premiere of Marie Kreutzer’s Corsage, the acclaimed actor visited Criterion to film an interview for our edition of Mia Hansen-Løve’s Bergman Island and to take a trip inside our closet.

The great documentary filmmaker chooses a group of films that embody some of the qualities he tries to bring to his own work, including straight-faced comedy and the mixture of literal and abstract elements.

The legendary director—whose latest film, EO, is Poland’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards—picks a few movies from our closet, including classics by his friends Jan Němec and Andrzej Wajda.

While in New York City for a theatrical run of his 1984 film The Runner, the Iranian filmmaker took a trip into our closet, where he gravitated to ambitious, sprawling works like A Brighter Summer Day and Dekalog.

The director of Bull Durham sings the praises of a few favorite movies, reminisces about an unforgettable encounter with Billy Wilder, and shares a piece of filmmaking wisdom.

The comedian, actor, and podcaster picks up a couple of classic westerns, a favorite movie that has long eluded his comprehension, and a John Waters film he considers “one of the only weapons against fascism we have.”

While in New York to promote her film The Woman King, the director stopped by our office and picked up some of her favorite movies, including Black Orpheus and Broadcast News.

The Emmy-winning actor tells us his perverse choice for “the best date movie on earth” and talks about a film recommended to him by Seth Meyers.

From zany, hyperkinetic thrillers to swooning romances, these films showcase the energy and talent fueling one of the most vibrant cinematic hubs in Asia.