Maya and Ethan Hawke’s Closet Picks

The father-daughter team behind the new film WILDCAT talk about their love of CHILDREN OF PARADISE, the films of Wim Wenders, and the influence of PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK and AN ANGEL AT MY TABLE.
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[@loganmcdonaldfilms]

Ethan Hawke wanting his family to watch a 7 hour long Russian movie on vacation is peak Ethan Hawke.

[@joekerry741]

Well he's always been a pretentious twat

[@xaviconde]

Luckily Uma dumped him 😂

[@DrMcMoist]

Peakan Hawke

[@VanezArt]

Hawken Peake

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

out here lookin' like Last Samurai

[@aryanpatel6379]

Ethan Hawke taking Uma Thurman to see a Cassavetes film on their first date is peak Ethan Hawke

[@Tuosma]

And Husbands of all of his films. The meanest and most uncomfortable Cassavetes, which really takes the cake when it comes to films as endurance tests.

[@nataliaivonica3488]

and at the film forum nonetheless!

[@Knokkelman]

@@Tuosma I mean, depending on the kind of date and person and probably place, a movie that is hard to watch can dramatically increase the chances of sex happening, just to interrupt the watching...

[@Melancthon7332]

This tidbit makes Before Midnight even more revealing

[@YorgosL1]

@@Knokkelmanwhat ?

[@eti401]

I love that Ethan Hawke kept bringing War And Peace on family vacations hoping that the fam would want to watch it 😂

[@23Skeetoo]

Would they have any time left for the actual vacation after watching it?

[@YorgosL1]

@@23Skeetooyes

[@jablanbukvovski]

@@YorgosL1 americans, their vacation is like ten days or something like that

[@musliboy2430]

Nah ​@@jablanbukvovski

[@jazzingirl]

@@jablanbukvovskihe’s an actor I’m pretty sure he’s vacation is longer

[@myfootyuniverse]

These two are so gleefully passionate about movies its impossible not to smile watching this 😄😄

[@arsenymun2028]

Quite possible. Didn't smile once

[@arsenymun2028]

Quite possible. Didn't smile once

[@h0lly_blue]

@@arsenymun2028 who hurt you

[@ConeTheBoss559]

​@@arsenymun2028 Never seen someone so proud of being miserable, good job

[@osmanyousif7849]

Like father, like daughter.

[@Advent3546]

This family must have awesome conversations about movies

[@MrTranzformer1]

How she's 25 has she even seen iron man 1 she's a kid

[@tico5058]

@@MrTranzformer1what

[@rustincohle2135]

@@MrTranzformer1 Do you even English, brah?

[@johnkamadeva4747]

@@MrTranzformer1 no offense but Iron Man is for kids My advice for you is to go and watch some real Cinema movies from the good old days instead of Disney shit, there’s plenty of them out there waiting to be re-discovered but if that’s not to your liking and only like Disney shit then it’s your total loss kid

[@eatabowlofshit]

​@@MrTranzformer1Lol clearly, you're the kid 😂

[@AduderReviews]

Shes looks so much like her mother. Yet so much like her father.

[@grahamkristensen9301]

Yeah, that's how genetics work.

[@AduderReviews]

Funny that​@@grahamkristensen9301

[@Starkardur]

She sounds like her mom but looks more like her dad. I always thought Uma's voice did't fit with the way she looked LOL but in Maya's case it's not that way.

[@BatmanHQYT]

Almost like she's their daughter

[@AduderReviews]

@@BatmanHQYT yeah maybe she is

[@isaacmartinez6904]

Great to see Ethan and Maya hanging out in the Closet. A lovely Father Daughter Day.

[@zwartekatsite]

This is a delightful dynamic.

[@erinrising2799]

this was so dang wholesome, when they started singing "Turn Around" LOL

[@Knokkelman]

Yeah, beautiful. Although the only correct line after "turn around" will forever be "Ninjas!" for me

[@stephenallen4625]

Ethan Hawke taking Uma Thurman on a date to see Husbands is just hilarious.

[@RyanMichero]

No wonder it fell apart 😂

[@caminho7340]

Part of me was wondering if he just has a dry sense of humour

[@reesebn38]

Maya is a mix of Mom & Dad. They are sweet together.

[@alexanderrow2505]

Ethan looks so yang

[@nickoffury]

That's usually how it works...

[@reesebn38]

@@alexanderrow2505 I'm impressed he never fixed his teeth. He's not vain.

[@TomBrady-x8c]

@@nickoffury Google Ever Anderson，in her case it does not work that way...

[@EnjoySackLunch]

@@TomBrady-x8cgoogle my butt slime !

[@newenergymagic5271]

I love their relationship. Nice to see a father and daughter duo so engaging with each other and enjoying each others company.

[@bshef3424]

1- War and Peace 2- Frances Ha 3 - children of Paradise 4- 3 women 5-Husbands 6-The magnificent Ambersons 7-Pina 8-Angel at my Table 9- Tess 10- Days of Heaven 11-Picnic at hanging rock 12- kicking and screaming

[@guilhermebgirardi]

n o i c e..

[@YouKnowSomethingPodcast]

Thank you!

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Maya was born in 1998 but she’s a true film buff. Ethan and Uma raised her well.

[@jazzfan67]

Ah yeah, people born in the 90s wouldn't normally watch films... 😂 Jesus Christ.

[@villain7140]

@@jazzfan67 They didn't talk about one film from before 1960 except The Magnificent Ambersons which Ethan mentions as having not watched... So the date is relevant

[@janb92]

Age has nothing to do with taste. I was born in 92 and I listen to music my parents listened to. I also know many people older than me who know newer music better than I do.

[@dcrees4190]

As a father who loves sharing important movies with his kids, this was perfection. This is maybe my favorite of these Closet Picks. Would love to see more with 2 folks bouncing off each other like this.

[@CoinOpTV]

The irony of Ethan mentioning Dead Poets Society while climbing up on the step stool!

[@jmchez]

You mean, "the appropriateness".

[@larryfisherman6449]

You realize he intentionally did that

[@MiszczFotela]

Watching Ethan Hawke talk about his love for movies is always a pleasure.

[@hihowareyouthen]

He was quite the hearthrob for me growing up (90s teenager!), but he's so much more - he's a real artist. Proper substance! I love how passionate he is about art, books, film...inspiring guy.

[@TheLongestTake]

these two are adorable, lmao. Give us a podcast with these two just talking about anything.

[@IrnBruNYC]

I met Ethan Hawke once in NYC and got to tell him what Before Sunset means to me. He’s very friendly and approachable. If I ever see him again, I’ll tell him he must be proud of how well his kid turned out. She’s great.

[@apistatcommander12]

i'm at a point in my life where before sunrise means the world to me, being able to meet let alone tell ethan hawke how much it means sounds surreal

[@donna25871]

Ethan is so on point about Peter Weir - every film he made is worth watching. Sad to hear that he has officially retired.

[@ComicBookGuy420]

Hopefully he'll come out of retirement if he finds the right project

[@benjaminperez7328]

Master & Commander. Tremendous. Russ’s best role.

[@ComicBookGuy420]

@@benjaminperez7328 When the doctor is doing surgery on himself😱

[@circa1890]

Picnic at Hanging Rock, My Brilliant Career, and Wings of Desire are what made me into the person I am today..

[@dreamchampagne]

You have excellent taste❤

[@scooterlibbie]

😬

[@waynej2608]

Excellent films! 👍

[@joshuabrucemellis7933]

Nice! I live not far from Hanging Rock.

[@codyinthecinema]

We need a Siskel and Ebert like episode on KZbin with these two reviewing a handful of films.

[@Meesterlijker]

They'd be doing the Lord's work

[@user-er3ri6sc3j]

Artificial intelligence will reward your wishes.

[@waynej2608]

I'd watch that.

[@TheKingWhoWins]

Please stop

[@Redswipe]

Ethan trying to get his family to watch Sergei Bondarchuk's 7 hour "War & Peace" on holiday is peak Annie Hall "Le Chagrin et la Pitie" vibes lol

[@trinaq]

Maya is the spitting image of Uma, I hope that she eventually does a movie with both of her parents.

[@jeshkam]

Spitting image? Really?

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

@@jeshkam brainrot

[@Chinaski1]

They look obviously pretty similar. But Uma looks more like a model type while Maya is more a 'girl next door type'

[@arcadiaenlightened6330]

Yes, because that's what the world needs. More nepotistic art.

[@h0lly_blue]

@@arcadiaenlightened6330 *(laughs in Kirk and Michael Douglas, Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, John, David and Keith Carradine [and also Martha Plimpton], Tony and Jamie Lee Curtis, Lloyd, Jeff and Beau Bridges, Don and Dakota Johnson, Donald and Kiefer Sutherland, James and Josh Brolin, the Skarsgårds, the Fondas, the Barrymores etc.)*

[@anthonyperrone6008]

Such a wonderful treat to be able to watch the Hawke's in action!!! Thank you Ethan and thank you Maya. Please do more stuff like this.

[@mtducey]

Watching videos of these two discussing art (film, music, etc.) is maybe one of my new favorite things…

[@patricko.2013]

Last weekend I actually got to meet Maya Hawke at a convention for a photo op. She was so wonderful and could not have been nicer. Love seeing her and her dad make their picks here.

[@invisibleadversary]

She looks and sounds so much like Uma.

[@matthemming9105]

I love these two nerding out together over films.

[@alexc3744]

This is great! These two not only get on so well but have a genuine passion and knowledge of movies. Six minutes on KZbin… and I’m cheered and smiling. 😊

[@Cadinho93]

Like father, like daughter. Also, Maya Hawke's film knowledge is impressive. Shows you that her parents raised her right and that she also has the will to study the history of film. Excellent choices!

[@scottboswell6406]

It's funny, you kind of expect movie stars kids to at least be somewhat familiar with lots of films, but many are not.

[@hanshotfirst1138]

@@scottboswell6406I’ve seen interviews with directors whose knowledge is shockingly limited. Thank God for Criterion!

[@distortedfeatures]

My drama teacher was in An Angel At My Table. We're very proud of it here in NZ. My favourite Campion film.

[@reikun86]

My favorite Campion film is Bright Star. 🌟

[@markmerk1296]

I swear every time I hear about Kicking and Screaming in the CC my knee-jerk reaction is “oh cool a Will Ferrell movie in the Collection”

[@winstonwolf5706]

Both Kicking and Screaming's are great films.

[@erikdaniels0n]

Maya my favorite nepo baby In all seriousness, this was genuinely delightful

[@RolandDeschain1]

The SUSPIRIA remake made me a fan of Dakota Johnson.

[@kellymoses8566]

She is actually reasonably talented

[@Melancthon7332]

Haaate that term.

[@loudenlaffnite246]

@@Melancthon7332 Is it untrue in this case?

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

@@Melancthon7332 Why do you hate it? It's a thing that has wanted a name for a hundred years.

[@ceebo625]

Children of Paradise is probably the greatest French language film ever made. Very happy it got a shoutout here. I feel like it’s one of the most underrated and undertalked about movies out there.

[@joergkeith1995]

One of the greatest in any language.

[@kreek22]

Caught it on TV 30 years ago. Watched the whole thing, including commercials. Top ten film.

[@bokehintheussr5033]

"I watched it on a plane and it really got me through a long flight" thats the most backhanded compliment ever 😂

[@al201103]

I'm going to very respectfully disagree on that one. Twice a year I face a 14 hour flight and it's very difficult for me to find films which I actually want to watch (because I've already seen the ones I'm interested in). So if a film can keep me engaged during arguably the worst bits of my year, it's doing something right. Moon was one. The Liberace movie was another. There have been a few, but they're rare.

[@gaylord_focker]

How is that backhanded? It's a genuine compliment.

[@eatabowlofshit]

​@@al201103Check out FMoviesz, countless movies and TV shows to get you through.

[@VanielDeeform]

There's no hint of backhand. Some people seem to look for negativity that isn't even there.

[@lucamolta]

that's what i thought i loved it such a classic daughter move. I really love Maggie's Plan I'm very surprised they have that quality of film on planes

[@maxkasmr]

Ethan saying Kicking and Screaming is his favourite Baumbach is awesome. Baumbach really needs to work with Josh Hamilton AND Chris Eigeman again.

[@matthewjames206]

Where it all started. An all-time favorite movie of mine 🍻

[@svicciarelli]

That was fun. One time at Sundance, for the screening of Almereyda's Hamlet, the guy behind me changed position of his legs and really kicked the back of my seat in the process of doing so. No apology or "excuse me." As I turned around to see who it was, there sat Ethan Hawke. Uma was next to him.

[@gaylord_focker]

Well he could have apologized nonetheless.

[@glofacekilluh]

Their interactions are so refreshing and delighting you just know there has been so much kindness on this family.

[@12Cooper]

Amores Perros is in our face the whole time and they just pass it. It breaks my heart!

[@apok1980]

I don’t remember anything about that movie. But I remember it being an amazing film.

[@bradleyheck7204]

The two of them singing "Turn Around" was absolutely adorable.

[@wilsonsecaur1015]

I'm glad she loves Altman's movies as much as I do

[@reikun86]

My favorite Altman movie is Cookie’s Fortune.

[@Pana_DoP]

I´m a cinematographer from Pina Bausch City, Wuppertal in Germany, You two are so adorable. I grew up with Ethans Films, from Explorers to everything till today. Love

[@Dustin_Mc]

Loving your channel Criterion, it’s a joy watching artists talk about films they enjoy!

[@hpmoon]

This is so sweet to watch! Love the conversation between them.

[@LinouGertz]

This is so wholesome, such an amazing father-daughter relationship and dynamic! And how the love for movies run in the family. Can't wait to see Wildcat!

[@jeremyhawkins5278]

Great taste. I am always amazed and excited by Ethans passion for cool movies

[@anilles2001]

I actually enjoyed this visit. At first, it was normal but listening to a father/daughter discussion on movies was priceless!

[@TMJW]

This is so cute - I feel like we all peeked into ten different ongoing conversations among the Hawke family

[@henryrowlands7590]

It's a testament to Orson Welles that even though The Magnificent Ambersons was butchered in the edit by the studio it's still a masterpiece!

[@flaggerify]

Yep. But I wouldn't say it was "butchered".

[@lunaloutfy]

This was so wholesome omg I love them! Their father-daughter relationship reminds me of my own relationship with my father. We both love movies and love recommending stuff to each other so we could discuss them together 😭❤️

[@gilpinsteven]

They are so adorable together. Also, Maya not only looks like her mother, but it's fascinating how similar their voices are!

[@1977Suspiria]

I've been on a Sissy Spacek kick myself recently going through a load of her films again. She really is one of the GOAT actresses. These two spoke about a lot of the same movies on the Letterboxd channel this week. I appreciate their love for Days Of Heaven, one of my favourites & the Criterion 4k blew my mind. Almost looked 3D at times with the color depths especially in the 'golden hour' shots.

[@kdkseven]

Look up her talk show appearances promoting Coal Miner's Daughter, especially the ones with Levon Helm backing her up! Will instantly lift you up out of the doldrums.

[@Shadowman4710]

If you haven't seen "Prime Cut" (1972) you're missing out.

[@CelestialShaman44]

Maya is a cross of Ethan and Uma!! so amazing!! I think it would be cool to have all three together discussing films.

[@heynowls3058]

Excellent Ethan. The closet of love! Looking forward to seeing your collaboration with Maya on the Flannerly O’Conner film “Wildcat”.

[@chrisj617]

Watching the two of them together talking about movies is delightful. This is my favorite Closet Picks so far.

[@caseyclausen2627]

Wim said he was the first to be allowed in the closet a second time, now Ethan is in a second time and he has a Wim story!

[@butterbean3462]

This is a great channel for insight into movies I wouldn’t normally consider.

[@ChuckBeans61]

Really enjoyed this one. Love seeing film passion pass on a generation. 3 Women and Kicking and Screaming are two of my favorites so it is nice to hear them mentioned, and I got a whole bunch of other movies to look out for too.

[@dorphlthewise1]

Ethan Hawke's first Criterion visit was legendary. No commentary on any films, barely even a word spoken, didn't even hold most of the movies up for us to see; just him and his friend shoveling movies into their bag at break-neck speed and then vanishing like thieves in the night. A true master.

[@TheHanzoSword]

Dad energy: “There’s a stool here.”

[@toddpinkstonisgod]

I love that they kept that part in, haha. Very relatable "dad moment" for Ethan, lol

[@neilpaliwal9102]

Kicking and Screaming was brilliant! Noah Baumbach astutely captured the essence of aimless college graduates, some of whom never tend to leave their days of education behind. Also is a sharp critique on if your studies really ever translate to the occupation you pursue.

[@triplejazzmusicisall1883]

That was great. Still recovering from that very spooked-out St Vincent closet pick, it felt delightful to see some laughter and genuine dialogue taking place. Not too serious nor too light. Just right. Thank you Maya and Ethan.

[@thesedgeman9863]

love this. best one yet. father/daughter, and i like how Ethan's story about taking Maya's mam on an early date, and we all know its Uma Thurman he talking about.m and how much does Maya look like her mam.

[@readymade83]

Any time Maya wasn't facing the camera all I could see was Uma Thurman, she looks so much like her mother. This was great.

[@Luca0326]

Father and daughter choosing films together, what a great thing!🤩 I'm making a note in my letterboxd lists!😉 Maya Hawke is fantastic, I like her!😊

[@Bewar3them00n]

In the early 2000s we went to New York for a week, on the same day we saw Zadie Smith in one book shop, we saw Ethan Hawke doing a reading from his book, Ash Wednesday, in another.

[@sonnysumo8172]

Nothing like a surprise Bonnie Tyler song-a-long in the CC. Seriously, these two act like me talking to my imaginary friend if I ever got invited to the closet. Just spittin obscure trivia, making non-sequitur references, saying how every movie I see changed my life. All while yoinking half the closet. Loved this vid.

[@JamesLawner]

This was adorable, these two could start a film podcast together.

[@brandothecatmeow]

I adore Maya. She is the perfect mix of her parents. Interesting and intelligent.

[@elrevesyelderecho]

This is so Before Sunset style. At the Shakespeare library I. Paris moment. I want to see them in a 4 Before Sunset part. Where Jesse is one of the twins in a place like this a library picking books. Beautiful. This video is a short film itself. The way Ethan refers to the first date with Uma...I can see the script of this 1 hour movie father and daughter picking up book/dvd talking about life, memories, childhood experiences, holidays trips. Love it!

[@VodeniMedved]

Thanks for the recommendations, it was a pleasure to watch.

[@Calnert]

I’d happily watch the Hawke Family Film Hour!

[@IMadeMyYoutubeNameAge17]

We are so back

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

Finally

[@davidhollingsworth4665]

I just love these two amazing people. They are just infectious and incredibly appealing! An awesome father & daughter team!

[@THEJoeDub22]

Seeing their dynamic together is just beautiful. Love it🔥🔥🔥

[@NickPiers]

I could watch or listen to these two talk about movies for HOURS. They should start a podcast.

[@osullivanscott]

What the Hawke?

[@DanielThureskog]

(hawk call sound effect)

[@CTKearns]

The Hawke Duo we need today

[@deathtone1614]

Such a great video. It’s nice to see people especially family compassionate about a hobby. A great selection of films being chosen here.

[@MoniquePolden]

This was so fun to watch, I didn't want it to end!

[@imaginationworkshopstudio]

My all-time favorite picture with Ethan is EXPLORERS (1985).

[@nuwandawc]

Was NOT expecting an Explorers reference in the comments!

[@mrgonzale0978]

criterion needs to release explorers on 4k/blu-ray. if they have risky business why not explorers.

[@melissacarter334]

This could have been a million times longer and would be the best. These two are great together ❤❤❤❤

[@jeffgreenberg5306]

children of paradise is my very favorite film, so glad you are promoting it.

[@stephenhaynes149]

Love these closet shorts - and what a great pair to watch here

[@Bowitz]

These two must have so much fun together😊

[@cto1gg]

Love how Maya is so into this that she's crawling on the floor and climbing the shelves!

[@Brian_Boru]

I kept having to pause the video so I could add movies to my wish list. Thank you Hawkes!

[@FeelinErie]

Pina!!! First saw it at the Tricycle Cinema here in London. Such an amazing inspiring documentary.

[@Becizzle]

Omg. She sounds just like Uma!! Looks like her too.

[@marksmovieroom]

Heck yes! This is great!

[@jbotkin47]

I love the father/daughter-both-love-cinema dynamic in this video.

[@paramitch]

I loved this, and loved their visible love for the movies they picked (all fantastic choices, and Ethan is SO right about "Kicking and Screaming" -- and "Picnic at Hanging Rock"). I was thrilled Maya picked "An Angel at My Table," one of my favorite little gems that never gets enough love.

[@paulzenco6182]

She has the exact same voice as Uma, amazing

[@gnalkhere]

The mechanic got promoted!

[@aushiemaus]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONGGGG

[@RudieObias]

Uma Thurman complaining about the chairs at Film Forum is my everything! I’m happy they’re upgraded now, but back in the day, they were a tough sit 😅

[@misomercy]

Agnes Moorehead was great in The Magnificent Ambersons.

[@Behindstage]

Ah to be a daughter of a famous actor. What a life

[@matthewsanders1352]

Every video with the two of them talking film and filmmaking doesn’t disappoint.

[@wesabeck]

Wildcat was amazing! Here's hoping for a Criterion release sometime down the line!