The Criterion Collection
The actor selects films that speak to the connection between society and the individual, focusing on works of resistance by such directors as Béla Tarr, Yasujiro Ozu, and Ingmar Bergman.
The actor fondly recalls working with David Lynch on Inland Empire, praises the comedic brilliance of Albert Brooks, and mentions Robert Altman and Spike Lee as directors whose films capture “the essence of culture, community, and truth.
The composer reflects on his profound experience working on Barry Jenkins’s The Underground Railroad, praises favorite scores by Bernard Herrmann and Zbigniew Preisner, and shares why La Jetée inspires him to think about cinema’s infinite possibilities.
The writer, director, and producer praises Black Orpheus and Killer of Sheep as his favorite works of Black cinema, talks about the influence of Risky Business on his film House Party, and admires the depth of Bruce Lee’s performance in...
The actor praises performances by Holly Hunter and Naomi Watts, reminisces about how Paris, Texas changed her understanding of cinema, and talks about Mike Leigh’s films as works of operatic tension.
The CEO and chairman of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group fondly reminisces about working with Jim Jarmusch early in his career, shares why Harlan County USA remains one of the most important documentaries of all time, and celebrates the independent...
The musician and actor talks about what makes Stan Brakhage’s films “very punk rock,” reflects on working with Jonathan Demme, and selects favorite films such as Black Girl and True Stories.
The actor shares what he loves about Preston Sturges and Alfred Hitchcock, recommends Brief Encounter and other intimate works by David Lean, and selects films featuring favorite actors like Claude Rains and Carole Lombard.
The actor selects feminist landmarks by Lizzie Borden and Barbara Loden, reflects on working with Hal Ashby, and praises Jane Fonda’s performance in Klute.
The writer and director shares how an act of generosity from Wim Wenders changed his life, recalls how Working Girls influenced the tone of Exotica, and explores the “erotic energy” of Walkabout.