Winona Ryder’s Closet Picks

The iconic actor shares her profound connection to Hirokazu Kore-eda’s AFTER LIFE, recalls the deep impact Gena Rowlands had on her life and career, and selects favorites by Gordon Parks, Jim Jarmusch, Albert Brooks, and John Sayles.
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[@perspicaciouscritic]

"I'm Winona Ryder." We *know* who you are, Ms. Legend.

[@jessediaz1293]

🤮

[@Draoidh_]

@@jessediaz1293 Relax

[@thornmountain8129]

You have to pay for that! LOL

[@scottmoore1614]

I’ve loved her for over thirty years. ❤️

[@starwarsroo2448]

She read your comment and wants a date

[@matthewjames2565]

The Criterion Closet has officially PEAKED. Having Winona Ryder in the Closet is like having the Closet knighted by the Queen. This one truly made me smile - we love you!

[@arubio19]

Seriously! She’s such a tasteful cinephile.

[@RobertQuant]

What would happen if beetlejuice pops out and tells Winona 😅😅😅 Look for beetlejuice and transform into Lydia 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

In the closet? She should come out already and be proud to be a movie lover.

[@RobertQuant]

@@TheKitchenerLeslie Winona Ryder is a physical collector supporter that’s why I love her 😍

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

@@RobertQuant We've all her about her shoplifting

[@BLTV_Photoshop]

I could listen to her all day. Her cadence and body language are musical.

[@masakitube]

She's such a soothing person

[@beatnickblanket]

AbsoLUTELY.

[@frankpeter6851]

She sounds like christian slater

[@deathismycolor]

Why ? , she’s annoying as fuck .

[@ru5t397]

Everything is music kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH_FmmmdqriWa7ssi=aQftJYAQ7kVE7o9b

[@kennyo6582]

''my Dad's typewriter and my Mom's footsteps''.....how amazing is this woman?

[@sidvicious332]

So amazing that she stole her top picks

[@waynej2608]

She is magnificent.

[@brigittecastrucci6541]

That was sooo touching sharing an intimate childhood memory. It made me love her more. 💕

[@kt9166]

@@sidvicious332 Huh?

[@624radicalham]

@@kt9166 She just put them in her purse and stole them. No one has ever done that before. She's epic

[@Ian1984v1]

This video is a perfect example of how important physical media is, can you imagine Winona picking out movies by using some streaming app, it just wouldn't be the same.

[@sidvicious332]

Right?! Then how would she be able to steal them?

[@AliseL22]

@@sidvicious332 low blow and not nice

[@winstonmarlowe5254]

@@AliseL22 soft

[@bexiexz]

it wouldnt hit at all

[@sonicmojo]

​@@sidvicious332using a fraudulent account of course! 😂

[@jackgreenwood1502]

For those interested: 1. Au revoir les enfants, dir. Louis Malle 2. The Learning Tree, dir. Gordon Parks 3. John Cassavetes: Five films (Shadows, Faces, A Woman Under the Influence, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, Opening Night + A Constant Forge) 4. Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, dir. Jim Jarmusch 5. Down By Law, dir. Jim Jarmusch 6. Lost in America, dir. Albert Brooks 7. Matewan, dir. John Sayles 8. After Life, dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda

[@onelemonadestand]

THANKS

[@stevekaczynski3793]

I have seen numbers one and seven. Some of the others look interesting but I have not seen them yet.

[@Cauldron6]

Tysm!!!

[@frankpeter6851]

I love bonnie prince billy!

[@arim2283]

Thanks!

[@NancyinNYC]

Winona Ryder in High Nerd Mode is the absolute BEST.

[@astroboirap]

i think she stole the dvd's at the end

[@johnkamadeva4747]

@@astroboirap lol you never get over with her shoplifting scandal did you? 🤣😂🤣😂

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@astroboirap Careful, dad, you'll die of halitosis in that armchair.

[@jenniek8391]

@@astroboirap wanna try something original there, son?

[@PokhrajRoy.]

It’s so nice to see the Winonaissance. Good for her!

[@DanArnets1492]

Some say she easily steals the spotlight wherever she is!

[@tectorgorch8698]

@@DanArnets1492 Oh no you did NOT!

[@floydster23]

@@DanArnets1492 Well she just pilfered a whole lot of dvd's right in front of us

[@JohnnyNatrium]

If you actually know French that looks weird without the 'Re-' part. Just makes it like the 'birth of Winona' as if it's her first time becoming a name in the business.

[@DanArnets1492]

@@JohnnyNatrium - It's a common linguistics phenomenon. For example, a cheese hamburger shouldn't be a "cheeseburger" because it's derived from Hamburg, not from "burg" but people invent things in stupid ways.

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

I met Winona once in a Barnes&Noble in Brooklyn and she was just the sweetest, tiniest little soul with the biggest eyes and smile…just a wonderful human.

[@gibsonpraise6167]

I met her on Delancey st - true GEM.

[@Karaokuma]

She's one of those people you never hear a negative word about. Even when her shoplifting scandal broke, the police department made a point of saying she was cooperative and very nice.

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

@@Karaokuma omg I remember that!

[@jacksonwright5145]

Winona Ryder has ~*TASTE*~ To me, she's one of those actors that just feels so comforting. You see her in everything and she has the familiarity of a friend.

[@sidvicious332]

She'll steal your heart

[@dennisjungbauer4467]

She makes that impression on me as well!

[@daviddarko5837]

@@sidvicious332 Ha! Very good.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@@sidvicious332 Oh shut up

[@mnml_blk]

I agree growing up as a teen in the 80s she was such a presence, and now when I see her it's like seeing an old friend. Always makes me happy.

[@jzhilarious]

Praising Gena Rowlands and Jim Jarmusch and didn’t call out Night on Earth, a wonderful film she did with both. Winona is a flex legend and so humble at the same time, I just love her.

[@unrealistic5462]

Yeah it was honestly hilarious how she like tip toed avoiding the obvious film she could have mentioned, but didn't, I bet it was intentional either as a sign of humbleness or just as a gag :D

[@Meesterlijker]

The sequence in Night on Earth with Rowlands and Ryder is my favourite in the whole film. Such a great movie in general

[@mcillustrator]

Great movie too!

[@unrealistic5462]

@@Meesterlijker my favorite is the Helsinki part, because I am from Finland, so I have that certain connection to it. Also it is just such an emotional scene in general.

[@bevwest7428]

Night on Earth is great! Not enough people know about it!

[@TTM9691]

I love that EVERYONE picks the Cassavettes box set. It's the most-picked item in the closet, by far.

[@mkrcivoj]

That's a no brainer to get. 5 movies in one, all great.

[@serenae6007]

Never seen any of them. I have heard a fair few actresses talk about Woman Under the Influence though. Perhaps I need to check one out.

[@keybistro4525]

here in the philippines we don't have access to physical copies of criterion, unless you are fucking well-off. so i made do with knockoffs and completed The Five Films. hands down AWUTI is god-tier, then there is Love Streams, un-gatdamn-touchable film. so there should be a 2.0 The Six Films box set.

[@TTM9691]

My favorite Cassavettes movie is actually "Minnie And Moskowitz", and it's NOT in the boxed set. It's from 1971, right before they did "Woman Under The Influence". It's with Gena Rowlands and Seymour Cassell, and Timothy Carey (in a small part) and Val Avery. I think that's a good first Cassavettes movie to start with. The acting is incredible in all of them, but his films are not for everyone.

[@mkrcivoj]

@@serenae6007 Woman Under The Influence is very intense but definitely worth the watch.

[@jeffandersen7397]

it's nice to see her in her world. not the ugly, harsh business of Hollywood world, but the world of cinema and art, the world where she lives

[@garter13]

Drop the pretentiousness. She lives in the same reality you do, though she is brainwashed enough to have done some really, really stupid things. Like shoplifting.

[@jeffandersen7397]

@@garter13did ya take a spill there lil' cowboy?, things will get better. if you need to talk, we're here for ya'. take your time to heal.

[@rickytrottier5505]

​@@garter13I mean, who hasn't shoplifted at least once in their lives?

[@garter13]

@@jeffandersen7397 I am not a cowboy, buddy. My "have traveled the world" pedigree is also too big for you to even imagine it. But it sounds like you know plenty about "lil'" and snowflakery, so speak up. Soy lattes are in the opposite corner, though.

[@garter13]

@@rickytrottier5505 Or "transitioned" multiple times, right?

[@custercrazyhorse8616]

How kind of her to announce who she is instead of being presumptuous that everyone knows. Classy😊

[@stefaniedc1128]

Wynona just gives off such wonderful, sincere, warm, kind, fragile-yet-tough, energy. Ill have to check out a few of her reccs.

[@Outlawgirl63]

Winona

[@Cadinho93]

Knowing that she said this is her church is how we all feel when it comes to the history of cinema. No better joy than to escape to the Criterion Closet. Also, glad to see her happy and choosing excellent films that she loves.

[@lukasmiller486]

That is how I feel about my library of books.

[@EDP2000]

Winona Ryder in the Criterion closet? You know I HAD to click.

[@robovac3557]

No I don't, how would I know that? I dont know you, I don't think. Who are you, maybe I do? You've made this whole thing very confusing.

[@richardichard4237]

To see if she got arrested....?

[@pohadky6263]

You are not alone. I HAD to click on it, too.

[@godammichael]

​@@richardichard4237dick move everyone makes mistakes.

[@lordtrigon1733]

@@richardichard4237 Hollywood is full of scumbags and predators. The quirky girl who took some pills and shoplifted seems comparatively redeemable, no?

[@MatchesMalone1183]

She seems really sincere, which I don't get from a lot of actors. She reportedly went through a tough time in her life a decade or so ago, so it's great to see her seemingly back on track.

[@myredhuntingcap]

What happened to her?

[@natas5022]

20 years ago not 10 years ago, anywa, she was a little lost with substance abuse also she went to prison cause they got her stealing some clothes in a shop ​@@myredhuntingcap

[@deerheart87]

Shoplifting and prescription drugs ​@@myredhuntingcap

[@sidvicious332]

But tough time you mean getting her designer clothes for free? Geez what a hard life...

[@knowledgeaficionado1971]

@@myredhuntingcapArrested for theft in a Beverly Hills Saks Fifth Avenue store in the early 00’s while simultaneously dealing with some opioid use disorder issues. She was out of the public eye for a good deal of the 00’s following the very public arrest and trial, but returned with a strong role in Black Swan and, a few years later, starred in Stranger Things which kickstarted her career back where it’s always belonged.

[@jesterking27]

She has such an adorable personality. She always has seemed like someone who would be chill to hang with and watch movies with. Hopefully she does come back.

[@redrumblond]

She's back she's in the Beetlejuice remake and Stranger Things ❤

[@movieweb]

Her Down By Law shirt is golden. Winona Ryder is a true cinephile

[@AyshKing]

Maniacal? ❤😂❤

[@anthonybooth1952]

Winona Ryder’s Mom was a projectionist how much more badass can she get??

[@gmann6269]

She didn't work in a cinema, she projected films at home for her family and friends.

[@bagggers9796]

@@gmann6269 That's even better

[@jpk9902]

My parents are projectionists too. Always saying their faults are actually mine

[@DrVVVinK]

She did shop left from some high end stores about 20 year ago. Bad ass.

[@charold3]

3 more, possibly 4? A guess.

[@blackstreek]

Talks about her love of cinema, dons horn-rimmed glasses, says her mother was a projectionist - I just died. I've had a crush on her since I was twelve, and I know I'm not alone. A national treasure.

[@travisboyle285]

Same.

[@JusAn.P]

I have been waiting forever for someone to pull Ghost Dog and I am so glad it was Winona which is a testament to how cool she is😎

[@al201103]

Saw Ghost Dog on release in London in the UK. I think there were three other people in the cinema. One of my favourite cinema memories, it made the whole thing almost transcendental. Such a fantastic film (and such a killer soundtrack too). Hate that Love Actually ripped off the language barrier element and nobody really recognised the theft.

[@andrewgardner8972]

I love ghost dog. Way before John wick. Made from artisan entertainment after they were live entertainment through the early 90s and now artisan entertainment is now lionsgate entertainment.

[@garyreid6165]

I love Ghost Dog, too. It wasn’t like the hip-hop action movies of the 90’s. We see a man who happens to be a precise hit man who lives by the Code of the Samurai. The film Le Samourai with actor Alain Delon was similar to Ghost Dog and I wouldn’t be surprised if Jim Jarmusch was inspired by Le Samourai. Another Jim Jarmusch film to check out is The Limits Of Control with Isaac De Bankole, Bill Murray and Tilda Swinton(and a few other actors who really gave a great performance).

[@KonaLife]

One of my favorites and a highly underrated movie.

[@FreezeInfinite]

Soundtrack by RZA. Jim Jarmusch said he was floored when he heard it the first time after RZA gave him the tapes.​@@al201103

[@Merlin_Price]

A star in the truest sense. The history of cinema on this woman is SO impressive. She has weathered some storms and remained delightful throughout.

[@sidvicious332]

How she shoplifts with such grace is amazing

[@jenniek8391]

@@sidvicious332 go eat your food scraps. Your enormous need for attention is getting kind of boring.

[@kenneththompson8933]

AFTER LIFE. A utter masterclass of film making. So glad its on Winoa's film list.

[@danielbarrero2815]

I love how personal she gets. She’s great

[@ligiadantas2170]

We need a tv show just for Winona recommending films, I would watch it every day ❤

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

She would do it as long as the xanax and wine were flowing.

[@The2ndQuest]

"Ryder Recommends" would be priority viewing.

[@storungz]

@@The2ndQuest oh hell yah! I'm in!!!

[@nobbynoris]

You could have a whole channel where our Winona just recommends washing detergents with the same enthusiasm she does here. I'd buy them all.

[@sidvicious332]

Or a show where she teaches you how to shoplift in Beverly Hills

[@MrDeathproof5]

Winona's passionate love for cinema is so infectious and her stories are so beautiful she genuinely moved me. This may have just jumped to my all time favorite closet video.

[@randomnumber89]

I was thinking the same thing! So many great Criterion closet videos, but this was just so moving. She seems so happy to be there!

[@pageshadow]

It makes me happy to see people getting excited about films. Just look at how jittery and happy she is!

[@RosaPadilla22]

My only complaint is Winona probably won’t see all these comments about how much she’s loved and valued

[@babylonian.captivity]

I know! I so badly want her to know how deeply and devotedly we all love her.

[@yb32]

I love her so much, she hasn't changed one bit. She didn't "grow up" and become a regular middle aged actress. She is still Veronica from Heathers, Lydia from Beetlejuice.

[@RJHart1214]

No, she didn't you're right, she's amazing but she *is* only 52! Hardly an old lady. ;)

[@yb32]

@@RJHart1214 sorry, I couldn't find the right expression. Old lady made her sound like she's 80s.

[@RJHart1214]

@@yb32 Yes. Haha. It's okay though, it can be hard to find the correct expression. :)

[@margiemolina6943]

The memories of her parents got me. What a beautiful person! As a GenXer, it has been wonderful seeing her grow as a person and actor ❤

[@rodtaylor5476]

She was our Gen X queen. I love seeing her back in the spotlight.

[@Emgee78]

@@rodtaylor5476 Same!

[@amandabaker4678]

I usually try to avoid generation vs generation debates, but I have to admit that my Gen X heart started to rage when I heard a Millennial try to claim Winona as a "millennial icon" - she is ours damn it!

[@storungz]

@@amandabaker4678 I just literally chocked ON AIR while reading this!!! Millennial be over steppin' BIG TIME with that BS!

[@mekkio77]

She still just oozes Gen X hipster energy. I love it!

[@BloodBathandCake]

She was a goth girl, no hipster.

[@kchuk1965]

@@BloodBathandCakethat’s a subset

[@lordtrigon1733]

As a millennial, Gen X's hipsters were a hell of a lot cooler than ours. XD

[@leia.amidala77]

Such a genuine, and beautiful person. No fake personality, plastic surgery, just pure. I love Winona so much, she's a huge inspiration to me. I would give anything to meet her ❤

[@STONESGAM]

One thing I can say for Winona more than other young actresses nowadays is she really knows her film history and has very good taste in cinema and has respect for the art. Even when she was a young actress in her 20's in the 1990's she seemed to have good taste and work with the top directors on more sophisticated projects than most and many period pieces. She also is a big rock music fan and has very good taste in that area as well from interviews I have seen with her. I enjoy the episodes where people have respect for the Criterion Closet.

[@danielgoody8718]

The ending of 'The Age Of Innocence' is truly one of the most astonishingly subtle scenes. When Winona's May Welland destroys Daniel Day Lewis' Newland Archer with nothing more than the sharing of good news, her mask never drops for a second and we see how powerful an innocent character can really be. Winona is one of the greats!

[@postmodernrecycler]

Ugh, this is Scorcese's most underappreciated movie. It's not even really a period drama or literary adaptation. So frickin' good.

[@Iammichael02]

​@@postmodernrecyclerLiterally it is such a masterpiece 👌

[@dreadstheheart]

Watching her geek out to films is so infectiously heartwarming

[@stewmott3763]

@@postmodernrecycler Only recently got round to watching it, and I absolutely concur.

[@storungz]

One of the few remaining Winona films I have yet to see... Not sure why I always seem to forget about that one... BUT, not any longer, thanks to this comment and subsequent replies.

[@bliss66]

What a goddess. I love that she genuinely has such a wide range of cinematic tastes. It's always good to see Winona. Her love of Gena Rowlands is so great she doesn't even mention that they worked together, as scene partners, in her friend Jarmusch's Night on Earth. I love that she can pay genuine tribute to people without promoting herself.

[@MichaelSnipes]

makes me EXTREMELY happy to see her here, thanks y'all!!

[@MrScottWilliams1]

I did a couple of movies with Winona back when she was a teenager. It's so lovely to see her as a fully rounded human being grown-up.

[@elementalPaul]

Wow, Winona Ryder is all sorts of lovely. Kudos to whoever had a hand in having the video go out of focus just before Winona puts her specs on, it's a clever touch.

[@dirkster42]

I don't remember feeling this emotional after watching a KZbin video before. What a presence Winona has!

[@beflygelt]

love to see her so nerdy about films, also her voice is just so beautiful ? one of my favorite actors

[@elijah4785]

awww makes me happy to see her so happy

[@thelegendinhisownmind7038]

I love this woman. So glad to see a resurgence in her career these past few years.

[@lars277]

I have not seen this lady for ages. I am so glad to see her and that she has not had her face chopped up.

[@pseudopseudo6477]

Down by law shirt, INCREDIBLE

[@Bob-df8tj]

Pretty calculated, don't you think?

[@jasont7814]

Is that a reference to her arrest?

[@bornanagaming3329]

I just watched that the other day!

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Tom Waits gave her a shirt because she babysat his kids during Bram Stoker's Dracula, iirc? This might be the same shirt - but FFS she knows the guy

[@Hudpix16]

@@jasont7814haha so funny, no it’s a reference to the film.

[@thesilentknight4554]

I recently rewatched Heathers. Winona has been my crush since the 80's, 90's, 00's, & still!!! It's going to be surreal seeing her again on the big screen.😱🌟❤️

[@fromthehaven94]

I wish there were an emoji of a red scrunchie. Just like Veronica taking it from Heather Duke (RIP Shannen Doherty).

[@mclare71]

She made me cry. What a beautiful soul.

[@davidlevy4291]

Aww. Which part?

[@DocSportello1970]

Because you were both born in 1971?

[@amyg8176]

Maybe I’m getting old but watching Winona rider put on her glasses is one of the hottest things I’ve ever seen

[@sidvicious332]

She purposefully did that to distract you in order to steal the movies

[@Maialeen]

@sidvicious332 How many more times are you gonna try this same joke in the comment section? I get once maybe, but multiple attempts? She was suffering some sort of mental health crisis back then. Depression among other things, and overprescription of medication I hear. I'm glad she's thriving. This lady never hurt anyone except herself when she wasn't well. Over 20 years ago. You can find more deserving people to copy paste corny jokes about.

[@gxrsky]

@@sidvicious332 bruh, it's really pathetic at this point for you

[@tmountain1]

@@sidvicious332 Nice, you're just in time for the turn of the century. Kudos.

[@oscarwilde5473]

@@Maialeen ... over forty years, and I still don't find her a particularly well person. It appears, every film she's recommended here, has neurotic women starring in them - all nine of them - through Cassavetes wife, Gena Rowlands - Woman on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown - to the female characters in Jim Jarmusch's film, Down by Law (1986), and relating to the mental harangue of the minorities of 1969's, The Learning Tree - not one single Afro-American character, not under the intense lens of its glaringly paranoid and judgemental microscope. Every example of her neurosis is laid out at our feet as to the victim-hood of your own entrapment - to the derision you wish to apply to her one-dimensional acting - her delusional, one-dimensional persona, that did poor study in putting these films together as an exercise in deflection and bargaining for fanfare, than to channel the depths of ones acting and film literature soul, which, I'm assured, never existed in the first place. "The sound of my Fathers typewriter, and the sound of my mothers footsteps", sends me screaming off of this comment thread, trying to quell with my hands - my head has spontaneously combusted ...

[@emersonpinto1802]

The magical presence of Winona Ryder is simply the best thing made by Criterion in many years. She belongs to the Cinema. Wonderful moment!

[@03Artemis]

I am so excited right now! I am honored to share a birthday with you, Winona!

[@Yogacjd]

me too!

[@aaronfox4977]

Me too!

[@trevorsmith9261]

Me to!

[@Outlawgirl63]

She shares a birth year with my Mother

[@puplover7991]

I have her birthday too! October 29th!!! (Scorpios unite!)

[@trinaq]

I adore Winona, she's in her early 50's now, and still looks radiant. I love that newer generations are being introduced to her via "Beetlejuice 2" and "Stranger Things."

[@rebelofbabylon3091]

Wow I thought she was in her 40s still. Looks great!

[@abigaileldritch]

“Newer generations” are still being shown Heathers and the original Beetlejuice and edward scissorhands 😅 worry not

[@benbelzer8303]

She's the reason I even bothered to watch Stranger Things, and I love her character in it. 😊

[@friedhalloumi243]

She is a true original; totally relatable, timeless and an iconoclast all at once.

[@triplejazzmusicisall1883]

What a wonderful guest to have in the closest. I aways appreciate the guests who go to the effort to really inform the viewer. To do so without arrognce but with such a serene dignity, humilty and almost a sweetness, this was one of the very best. Winonoa Ryder in the closest could be a movie within itself. Most guests are a pleasure to watch, a minoirty are rather smug and pious, but when it coms to grace and generosity of spirit this may well be my favourite CC guest review yet. The fact she picked some lesser known greats was a bonus too.

[@psycane8462]

Her love and care for the artform she is part of just oozes off of her it's wonderful to see - Hope she continues to get her flowers she's always deserved

[@Junipoem]

It's so pleasing to watch her talking about movies! She's so passionate, such a great actor!

[@otterpoet]

That little laugh and "There's an expression all the kids use..." - And I thought I couldn't adore this woman any deeper. Thank you. Any chance to see my favorite actress is an absolute treat.

[@lunaloutfy]

I’ve been waiting for this one omg Winona is iconic!! I’m so happy to see her still thriving in her career. She’s one of the good ones. Her success has been nothing but a delight for me to witness over the years. Truly one of the finest actresses to ever exist, and definitely a favorite of mine. She knows exactly what she’s doing with her craft. Simply talented and undeniably humble. There’s no one like her. She’s so precious, and I love her quirky energy. We must protect this woman at all costs 😭❤️

[@aktchungrabanio6467]

You forgot to mention the MOST important aspect about her: She's human, like ALL of us. Not a goddess.

[@JV-ll1cu]

And a shoplifter

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

​​​@@JV-ll1cuget over it. It's a complex situation for many, if not most. It's not like she needed to...she was not well and struggling. Please try to have some empathy. I had a mate who was once so in the "up" swing of BD they walked out of a store with four hats on. Winona admitted what she had done and was able to get help, luckily for her. Mental health conditions are no joke, not even for stars. Think about what Britney was dealing with. No-one wants to be subjected to a merciless public gaze.

[@llp7261]

I love that her parents are her favorite people in the world. ❤❤

[@colinanthony2011]

I will never stop being in love with Winona. What a legend.

[@sinus.]

Clicked so fast. 😄 What a legend and inspiration. 😌

[@analusilvaj]

"There's an expression that kids use: if you know you know." I love you so much, Winona!

[@babylonian.captivity]

I loved that! She is everything.

[@schizofrito]

She still has that same beauty from her young age. She has aged like fine wine ❤.

[@eily_b]

Winona! She was the role model for us GenX girls in the 90s! We all wanted to be like her. I especially love her part with Gena Rowlands in _Night on Earth_ . 🥰

[@JetSetDex]

I never really had a crush on Winona Ryder but after watching this I think I swooned five or six times. I could literally listen to her talk about films for hours ❤️.

[@EdwinRojas-jd7bq]

This is one of the best criterion closer vids. Obscure pics and you can tell how much she loves these movies. I love her

[@simonmaxwellstewart]

It's never going to happen, but if ever I start to feel my love of cinema fading, watching Winona here would be a great way to put me back on track again. Wonderful choices, and her passion for her picks, and the medium in general, is so real and undeniable. It's so refreshing to see from someone who's been in the Hollywood mill for so long. She seems like such an earnest, heartfelt human being! And everyone, go watch After Life- and, hell, Koreeda's whole filmography while you're at it- as soon as you can.

[@MoviegeekDutch]

Aww Winona is such a gem!💎🥰👌🏻

[@theslitherysylvie4010]

Lets just be real- one of the best actresses ever and she caused a cultural shift- so many young girls who loved spooky things found their goth calling through her portrayal of Lydia. I loved her in Dracula Girl, Interrupted and especially Mermaids. She is like a literal angel in Edward Scissorhands.

[@Yuurei21]

You can really tell what a person by their film selection. Winona Ryder is such a beautiful soul.

[@clifb.3521]

I wish I still had my “Free Winona“ shirt from the 90s 🌲 maybe I can get one made 😍😍😍

[@joligemeaux]

Y Que still makes them! It's on Vermont in Los Angeles but you can get it on their website 🩷

[@PATRiCKWAYNEDiSELECTOR]

You can. It's easy.

[@wantlessness]

I am so lucky to see this the second it was posted. I’m at church

[@antoinettelopes]

I'm at the movie theater so basically, samsies. 😊

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

@@antoinettelopes put your phone down bruh

[@Shreddedskincheese]

@@ErenTheWarcriminallmao fr bruh u at the movies watching movie recommendations 💀

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

@@Shreddedskincheese bro straight up flashbanging the people behind him

[@Shreddedskincheese]

@@ErenTheWarcriminal even erenthewarcriminal has the common courtesy to keep his phone off at the movies lmao

[@ParisLeonard-vj4gc]

She’s been making me fall in love over and over again my whole life. Solid picks. Highly recommend them all.

[@samuraistacks8955]

She did an awesome job in A Scanner Darkly, couldn't ask for a better casting of her character.

[@Wahinies]

You can just feel the appreciation of the art. I am fortunate to be in the generation with her works

[@musicinflames]

I love to see actors with taste. ❤

[@nicolasgasquoine]

I didn’t think I could love her anymore than I already did and then at 1:36 she picks up the Cassavetes collection ❤ It should be no surprise that she has immaculate taste

[@Julierue]

My childhood just squealed with delight to learn from the beloved and amazing Winona Ryder. Mmm mm, girl, you got your own Gena vibe. We see you ❤❤❤

[@jasoncrosby4052]

Ghost Dog!! Such a great movie. Need to watch it again soon.

[@IconTC13]

What an unexpectedly touching entry in the Closet series. I love her passion and her story-telling is wonderful.

[@flaviomasson]

this closet format is genius. and so is AFTER LIFE

[@cinemasage]

I loved "After Life!" The cast was so great it was like watching a documentary taking place in heaven. "Au revoir enfants" was the first french film I saw in high school. Anyway, Winona is truly amazing and we're so lucky to have her sharing her art with us.

[@scottcole6093]

‪Great picks! Winona is, always was, and always will be the coolest. Also how great what she said about watching Gena as a child. She must’ve been so thrilled to have starred with her in their Night on Earth segment ♥️ ‬

[@thechaz83]

Ms. Ryder, as a guy who grew up watching your movies while playfully telling my mom “who cares? She’s hott” whenever she asked, “How can you hear what she’s saying? The volume is too low.” your free to say more because your still freakin awesome ;) 😎 And stay healthy!! We need your presence in today’s movies

[@lordtrigon1733]

Don't worry. You'll get her back one day, Johnny. ;)

[@Andyanddiana467]

My childhood crush!!!!! Still beautiful, inside and out.

[@LeMnISc4tA]

We are glad to have you there and that you share your tastes and your love for what you do. Thank you for the visit and may you continue to be so splendid. A hug from Spain.

[@StephenYuan]

Certain faces just bring me back to my childhood. For so many people Winona Ryder was the 90's, more than anyone. Very cool list too.

[@Mb-vz3ze]

Lost in America... You're the greatest Winona

[@djstarsign]

Loved this pull. “The Desert Inn has ❤, The Desert Inn has ❤ 🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@toddboughn5168]

What a lovely film.

[@christianrokicki]

The nest egg!

[@michaeldavid_yt]

Love you Winona! After Life will be my next blind buy!

[@cynthiaweaver100]

Criterion, we’re going to need a part 2. Couldn’t love her more.

[@michaelt.1747]

“Au Revoir les Enfants” is a wonderful pick. ❤

[@imutau]

Saw Hirokazu Kore-eda's After Life in the theatre. Such a sublime film. Original, quirky, interesting, heart warming and funny.

[@SicilMBuff13]

She is just so wholesome. I love her kind energy and excitement for film. Loved her picks and how personal she got.

[@thereversepolarbear]

I just love her more and more - she is so cute talking about her joy in movies

[@rmharris2001]

It's so wonderful to see Winona again and have her back! Terrific choices (Ghost Dog!!)

[@ottow5591]

So happy someone finally picked Ghost Dogs. One of the best imo

[@jessie-laura]

Winona deserves more time in this closet! So many gems...

[@Catallano1981]

I adore Winona for a very long time. Thank god for letting me be alive in the same era as ms Ryder

[@Galapagooo]

Thank you beautiful WRyder, will screenshot these titles and watch them

[@jevans9359]

Ive been a fan since Lucas! Glad to hear about your favorite Criterion picks.