Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Closet Picks

[@saintsalieri]

Most people in closet: I'm gonna take this opportunity to talk about my favorite films Hamaguchi: it's shopping time bitches!

[@Theomite]

I'm so proud of this guy.

[@Aprendercine]

I would do the same.

[@triplejazzmusicisall1883]

Awesome comment!

[@VV-rm4nu]

This is the whole point of it, I know you're complaining. This was what I'd do if I did.

[@EnzoTheBaker]

I used to think this was just a library-type arrangement and they were renting all they wanted. Now I'm not sure if they're buying them or Criterion is generous enough to give them these titles for free.

[@IchiEyes]

Taking a whole-ass boxset he already has "as a souvenir." What a fucking legend

[@robznarnii]

world class writer-director privilage

[@bluerev]

My guy wasted no time talking, just kept filling that bag.😂 No need to apologize, my friend, you're literally all of us.😊

[@FONZARELLI4REALLY]

💯 and his eyes were huge 👀 like a kid at a toy store. I love seeing this excitement

[@petertaylorarts]

haha. Amazing, This would be me. And definitely nabbing some boxsets

[@timecapsule5604]

Damn he took another Cassavettes box just for a souvenir talking about taking advantage of a good situation

[@チャックキャット]

There is a mistranslation in the subtitle section. He's not apologizing🙂‍↔️ In fact, he says "I guess so" in that part

[@petertaylorarts]

@@チャックキャット This is good to know. Since learning French it's been crazy watching films and getting the true meaning of the dialogue. Often a lot is lost in translation.

[@trunglerfevr]

This man was on a mission.

[@Satori2046]

Criterion : Take as many movies you want Ryusuke : Yes.

[@Prettorian]

Sorry, dear viewers, no closet videos in the upcoming weeks, have to restock!😂

[@SpiffyMcZender]

This is the first one of these videos in which I actually feared for the health of the Criterion shopping bag.

[@EnzoTheBaker]

He thought ahead of time and opted for triple-stitching

[@BrianBridges]

Dude's like, "I already have this and I also want another one."

[@reedholland8279]

The power of Cassavetes 🤙🏼

[@jamesgwarrior1981]

I don’t think, I’ve ever noticed anybody expressed gratitude so openly, and so frequently in these. I think it’s awesome! It’s probably my favorite part.

[@waynedexter]

You’re not familiar with Japanese culture, obviously

[@jamesgwarrior1981]

@@waynedexter why I’m here. Learn learn learn.

[@YorgosL1]

@@jamesgwarrior1981be quiet kid

[@jamesgwarrior1981]

@@YorgosL1 as a kid I thought I was Malachi from Children of the Corn. The teddy ain’t make it 🌽 🔪 🧸 🩸

[@ragamuffin98]

The translation is not exactly accurate, though. He says 頂いていきますmany times in this video, which was subtitled several times as “thank you very much”. But the Japanese phrase actually means “I’m gonna take this one” in somewhat polite manner.

[@LucasRodrigues-li9tl]

Please, invite Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Would be amazing!

[@nicklager1666]

It feels so refreshing and nice when a guest speaks in their own language. They have a different freedom and can really discuss the films they pick in a different way. Also japanese has a certain melody to it that i like.

[@isaacmartinez6904]

It’s nice to see someone like Ryusuke Hamaguchi getting tons of films from Japanese classics to art house films. It’s like he’s getting one of everything.

[@scotthallgv]

I love it when someone takes a bunch of stuff. I just feel like they are so into film and that they just cant help themselves when presented with the opportunity to be a kid in a candy store so to speak. It really speaks to the love of film that need and that want to just grab a bunch of amazing films.

[@OldBluesChapterandVerse]

For some reason, his voice is having an ASMR effect on me.

[@funky35791]

Fr this video relaxed me

[@VV-rm4nu]

For real! He has a really nice assertive yet calming voice.

[@Infametheus]

Me too. Very calming voice.

[@RobertAEmmonsJr]

I know. I watch this almost every night before I fall asleep!

[@azohundred1353]

My Darling Clementine (1946) is a masterpiece. Love seeing a John Ford classic western get picked. Ryusuke has great taste!

[@NoirFan84]

Damn, he made out pretty well. LOL. Can't blame him. If you even get in that room just once you're extremely lucky, grab all you can.

[@subsuume]

love a director who is clearly a big film buff

[@robznarnii]

is there any who isn't?

[@donotworryatall]

a sign of supreme skill - bringing the closet to the point where the discs began to fall

[@wyler6909]

These are legitimately the best videos on youtube. It's so fucking interesting to see the influences of my favorite actors/director/musicians

[@bookmarcreads]

I’ve only seen Drive My Car by him, wow what a great movie. I’ve been meaning to check out more of his movies. So cathartic seeing him go HAM in the criterion closet, I totally would! 😂

[@Twoseconds001]

You should check out Happy hour, Evil does not exist.

[@jasminesemujju3016]

@@Twoseconds001noted!!!

[@redmerond]

@@Twoseconds001 Happy Hour is a masterpiece

[@HAL-rx5ln]

Late Spring is the most beautiful piece of art of all time. Just incredible!

[@matt8797]

one of the great contemporary film makers. Drive My Car is still the best film of the decade so far

[@kazarareta]

Hamaguchi's really racking it up, lol. The first one I was shocked but this one - really shows how much of a film nerd he is. If I was in the Criterion Closet I'll also ransack it like him

[@myrnahuichapan7624]

Very diverse choices.

[@kawaiiwitchbaby]

Love it! Feels like he's shopping for all of us - I won't let you down!!

[@codyinthecinema]

"Late Spring" as the first pick had me doing that thing you see in GIFs where Leonardo DiCaprio points at the screen and makes an excited face. What a great, great movie that is!

[@TheJohnDoeLibraryRoom.]

This is how you do it. A superb example of Japanese focus and efficiency.

[@bruisermoore]

This reminds me of me, the first time going to a Barnes and Noble during the half off sale about ten years ago. Back then the $8 off coupons worked with the sale and the 10% member discount. Criterion Blu-rays for $10.64 after tax, those were the days! 😂

[@antoinepetrov]

Fascinating picks by a master filmmaker.

[@Advent3546]

One of our greatest artists working today

[@hadinasrallah8928]

Omg he has amazing taste

[@aninjaguardian]

Hamaguchi while picking up Cure: "I'm in it so I'm gonna get it"

[@lobabobloblaw]

he’s got taste for days man

[@amphitheatre]

happy hour remains unmatched. his new one was really good, maybe his best ending of them all. love the guy.

[@sureetsingh3637]

HAPPY HOUR fans remaining winning

[@xuepeihou]

i like how each time he gives thanks, it delivers to both the criterion channel but also the filmmakers who made it :')

[@brandothecatmeow]

First off, never apologize for taking lots of Criterion Films...we love it! I love his diverse tastes and the way he explains why he loves it.

[@DouglasMitchell]

One of my favourite aspects of the closet is how humbled almost everyone is once they step into that cathedral of film. Mr. Hamaguchi is a fine example of that. God, I love art.

[@vineeth829]

Probably my favorite closet pick. He seems soo grateful for the opportunity and just keeps shopping. I would be doing the same thing

[@warpathh]

One of the best selections I’ve seen!

[@PhsykoOmen]

I love how he goes straight for the box sets lol

[@iamsheep]

Man came to complete his collection. Respect.

[@davidjames6415]

Love how he starts to laugh mentioning James Mason losing it in “Bigger Than Life”. I can’t wait to see “Evil Does Not Exist”. This guy is in the pantheon!

[@sns8420]

yes to: Late Spring, Beau Travail, Until the End of the World, Floating Weeds, and My Darling

[@deeg8849]

Forget how many he took, the man knows cinema

[@magicknight13]

I really want to watch more of his movies, I really enjoyed Drive My Car! And really appreciated the Ozu and Nicholas Ray love here 😄

[@moonfire_222]

oooh this is a real cool one. Every now and then I like to check the Criterion section in Barnes and Noble and blind pick a film I've never heard of, or at least know very little about, and add it to my collection. I grabbed Drive My Car one day and it's an all time favorite of mine.

[@kamandi1362]

Reminded me of the days when people would win a minute to run around a shop with a trolley and get as much as they can.

[@mikekutz5776]

Wow!!! Someone get, him another bag!!!

[@西岡貴司]

バッグに入れるスピードが速いwとにかく好きな映画が多いんで嬉しそうなの伝わります。

[@gusteau8433]

Another living legend

[@Trilaan]

Wow, with previous videos I have been wondering just how many films one could select from the closet. I didn't realize the answer was "Shop to your heart's content." 😄

[@petertaylorarts]

Bang and he kicks off with my favourite film. So good. His last two films are solid gold and Eiko Ishibashi's scores are sublime. I'm still sick to the stomach that I had to sell my JC Five Films DVD box set many years ago. Still broke and they're hard to get in the UK. One day...

[@arsenaltg1]

One of the new greats, Hamaguchi is here to stay. Drive My Car and Happy Hour are incredible

[@barlofski]

Floating Weeds - one of the greatest films of all time. Loved watching this closet pick.

[@erikchristensen822]

The Rhythm Of The Night scene at end of Beau Travail one of the most memorable scenes ever filmed.

[@VV-rm4nu]

That's a fulfilling haul, he didn't shy away, nor did he gluttonous. Very apt.

[@donotworryatall]

Heaven can wait, this Late Spring Ryusuke will pick souvenirs Until the end of the world coz its Bigger than life for him. Beau travail!

[@muggleclutch]

Just watched Evil Does Not Exist yesterday. Ya'll really need to see it. By the end of it, absolutely floored.

[@KenwoodAnderson]

Delightful!! My shopping list just got longer

[@wierd_fishez]

When he mentioned that it wasnt his first time in the closet, I remember the criterion twitter account posting a polaroid picture of him in the closet in 2021 because I waited for it to be posted lol. I wonder if they didnt film that or just wasn't able to release it for some reason.

[@FNTraveller]

This is one of the shortest episodes of closet collection, but it has so many selections lol. Happy Shopping

[@jimmuzzi1072]

I love that he announces the title and director. Most don't.

[@zahrasattari8738]

The quick way he would spot and pick his favourites reminds me of Wim Wenders :))

[@goob8945]

im cheering him on this is exactly what i would do. live my dream buddy

[@bharatbhushanbhandari9855]

No unnecessary commentary n showing off .just plain picking of titles..this is how it is done..best pick in a long while

[@Skyjacker_]

Was anybody else wondering how he was gonna get that lot through customs?

[@disastervillain]

My boy did absolute DAMAGE to the closet lmaoooo this might be my favorite one yet

[@alenava2037]

Best Japanese movie Director working today

[@De_liebste_un_beste_Mensch]

Almost. But Kore-eda has a bigger schlong.

[@sureetsingh3637]

my man was spinning out of control... BIGGER THAN LIFE moment

[@rudoludo]

Less a criterion Closet more a supermarket sweep! how many did he take?

[@irish66]

This had me smiling. Is that the biggest haul yet?

[@OldBluesChapterandVerse]

I seem to remember Cate Blanchett and Todd Field both took way more in their video.

[@josephpalis6589]

I think Isabelle Huppert hauled a lot of films as well. Legend!

[@julianapostate6534]

refreshing, If you cross the zone in Stalker and enter the room of wishes, not the time for restraint

[@matthewpaul6904]

saw "La Haine" in college. Definitely not an easy movie to watch Can trust Criterion at this point with subtitles.

[@ProtossHyrdalisk]

Second Japanese artist mentioning Ozu. Feel like I’m missing something incredible.

[@nerdbot4629]

Wish I could experience La Haine for the very first time like he’s about to.

[@NickPiers]

This might be one of the larger closet hauls in recent history. The dude cleaned up!

[@Tyc9909]

brother would take the whole closet if he could 😭😭😭

[@donotworryatall]

It is his second visit. He already got a bookshelf

[@fv5681]

Damn Ryusuke cleaned the closet out!

[@ShogunZIlla]

Hey Criterion!! Get Hirokazu Koreeda (Shoplifters, Like Father, Like Son) to do one of these!

[@progyandas9650]

Dude almost went to grab another bag . 🤣

[@karenjcosme]

This is so fun! I love his energy.

[@cupertinoish]

I watched Hamaguchi's Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy and it was fantastic, but Evil Does Not Exist is the film that really resonates with me, especially nowadays that migration and immigration are the pressing issues in many countries.

[@nny2055]

彼がバッグを膨らますたびに笑いが止まらんようになりました。

[@yalikejazz2]

love this man

[@OldHoagie]

One of my favorite directors

[@suvranilchowdhury8402]

You just know he already has a taste.

[@TheCollectorCave]

This is how you do it. Get in that closet like you own it...and take everything! 🤣 Loved this one!

[@alannunez]

He says little, takes a lot, and - more than just about any other person in the CC - shows us that movies are an universal form of communication.

[@jojo-hf7wr]

I love this guy! Asako & I is such a beautiful movie

[@abduraufmannofov5853]

Really loved this one.

[@rohithmoolakatt9256]

this might be my favorite one hahaha homie couldnt help himself

[@teresasimkins5518]

Bigger Than Life with bonus features. Awesome Sauce

[@likearollingstone007]

The Closet is close for a few days awaiting the next delivery

[@deleted9371]

My Local cinema is playing a Bella Tarr season next week so on a whim I just booked Werckmeister Harmonies cause of Jane’s Reccomendation

[@mizofan]

He's a superb director. I especially love Happy Hour, though Drive my Car is top notch too of course. Toni deserves to be better known, Until the End of the World is underwhelming, start of a Wenders period of decline, though back on much better form again now. Late Spring and Army of Shadows excellent starters. Pity he didn't pick a Mizoguchi like the wonderful Sansho the Bailiff (Miyagawa great cinematographer). Judex is very entertaining. I'm no great fan of Ford but My Darling Clementine my favourite by him.

[@EpicBeard815]

Everyone should bow when mentioning John Cassavettes' name

[@AmbientWalking]

Amazing picks!

[@xrellerx]

So, I'm gonna perform a magic trick by stuffing this entire closet into this small bag. Tadaaaaa!!!!

[@portland9880]

Heaven Can Wait is incredible, this guy cinemas

[@afonsolucas2219]

My guy was just filling up that bag! He didn't talk about the movies even. Here's the title, director, maybe actor, ah that's enough, I'll put it in the bag now haha