Luis Guzmán’s Closet Picks

[@thomward6890]

it’s about time he got invited. his performance in imdb cannot be overstated.

[@The_Huntster]

that joke is streets ahead.

[@rosebud1419]

That was tragic

[@TheJch3]

I was expecting this

[@kenvelickoff4275]

Love

[@legospaceman4978]

You didn't Britta your comment

[@bushidoshogun932]

One of the best and most underrated to ever hit the screen. And the fact that he picked “Cooley High” makes me wanna be his best friend.

[@house684]

Need to watch that.

[@bushidoshogun932]

@@house684 it’s definitely worth the watch. It has to be my favorite Criterion selection. I honestly thought the movie would fade into obscurity. It didn’t seem like anyone but elderly black people knew about it. No one my age does.

[@StLaRok]

I’m from Chicago, and Cooley High is one of my all time favorites. I would watch it every time it came on TV.

[@tommyt1971]

Not to mention Dr Strangelove & 12 Angry Men!

[@gnalkhere]

A LEGEND from time immemorial. Luis Guzmán DOES do very fine work

[@michaelcapeless3268]

Always does. Always will. Has a lot of heart, and you see it in his work.

[@Cadinho93]

Crocodile Dundee II, Carlito's Way, Boogie Nights, Out of Sight, Snake Eyes, Magnolia, Traffic, Punch-Drunk Love, Anger Management, The Taking of Pelham 123, etc. One of the most underrated actors of my generation and I am glad to see him in the Criterion Closet. He's one of the most down to Earth people you will ever meet and I love that he's getting the love on here that he deserves.

[@Madbandit77]

He also did day playing work on "Miami Vice", "Hunter" and recently "Justified: City Primeval".

[@aaronzigelbaum]

100%

[@hazbutler]

Finally, a correct use of "underrated".

[@zu_1455]

Don't forget Count of Monte Cristo

[@TheSuckoShow]

Top ten character actor for me. I've sat through movies I didn't even like just because he had one or two scenes in them.

[@ScottWozniak]

5:53 The Marlon Brando bit choked me up. I grew up in Luis' neighborhood and worked with him as a kid at the Henry Street Settlement on the lower east side of Manhattan. I see him in the old neighborhood every now and then. Always makes me proud when I see him in films. Awesome guy. ❤

[@Boricua3lions1985]

As a Puerto Rican I am thrilled to see one of my fellow Boricuas on screen and someone who can portray us in a positive light. ¡Viva mi Raza! 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@DAVIDTORRESANI]

Feels nice

[@TTM9691]

That Brando story was beautiful and really touching, so happy Luis got to have that moment....and to be paid such a compliment!!!!!

[@RichPeacocke]

There’s nothing in this world that can’t be improved by Luis Guzmàn being involved

[@guypearce8487]

If only there was something with Luis, Michael Pena and Edward James Olmos in it. My Holy Trinity.

[@nikitamcconnell8027]

yeah, he's kinda cool in any movie, even if it's really shitty one, i'm always glad that he's playing the role, because it could have been not him.

[@brigittecastrucci6541]

Wtf he had me tearing up talking about meeting Brando! What a genuine, endearing man. And such an underrated character actor👏🏻

[@nikitamcconnell8027]

he told the story beautifully. very touching.

[@antoniobronx4955]

I could have used 30 minutes with Luis in the closet. Incredible actor, cool person. Completely underrated. He needs a lifetime achievement Oscar. What a career. And Oh man, Million Dollar Movie on channel 9- that brings back great movie memories. Love you, Luis- proud you’re a Puerto Rican artist

[@AlgerLandau]

What an incredibly adorable, genuine, cool, awesome human being is Luis Guzmán!! Every movie he is in, even though it turns to be a bad movie, I'm totally in for him. He almost cries talking about Brando... well, I did cry seeing him talking about Brando. Fakin' great actor!! I love you, man!

[@thevoid99]

i cried too during the brando story. the fact that brando complemented him is better than any award. plus, he's one of those actors where you can put him in an awful film but he's going to be the best thing in it. plus, i loved that story he did when he did "carlito's way" where it was early in the production and things were tense. de palma was like getting everyone ready to hit their mark and he told luis to do his mark and luis replied "brian, i don't act. i just do it" de palma laughs and then says what he said before with "and luis is just going to do it" as the production got more relaxed since.

[@antoinepetrov]

A "fakin' great actor"? Do you mean he's fake?

[@AlgerLandau]

@@antoinepetrov 😶... really?... really, dude? "FUCKIN' great actor". Again, "FUCKIN' great actor", "fakin" is a way that some of us latinos have to say "fuckin'"... like "madafaka" and whatever. Yisus, guy! If he was a "fake" actor I wouldn't have said everything above that I said in the first place.

[@AlgerLandau]

@@thevoid99 I didn't know that anecdote!! 🤯🤯🤯 Amazing! He can tell he's been with some of the greatest directors ever and amongs some of the most iconic actors ever, so... that makes him as iconic as anyone of them 😎 Our darlin' good ol' Luis deserves all the best, always 🥺 Thanks for sharing!!

[@Bo_Lew]

Guzmán is an all-time great. If you haven't seen The Limey, his performance in that gem of a film is not to be missed.

[@Bant_Panorama]

Now that would make for a great addition to Criterion catalogue. That and Point Blank given the similar styles.

[@SuperSkinhead73]

Love the Limey!!!! Great call!

[@VillemarMxO]

Yeah that might be one of my favorite Soderbergh movies ever. I saw that in the theaters in 1999. It's a masterpiece, the way it plays with non-linier time, and Luis could not be better in that movie along with the rest of his costars. Also gave Terence Stamp a second wind. He's still killing it, he was great in Edgar Wright's Last Night In Soho (2022). But man yeah this one definitely needs to be Criterionized.

[@likearollingstone007]

That’s right

[@nikitamcconnell8027]

@@VillemarMxO totally agree. Soderbergh did several super "clean" movies, like "The Limey", "Girlfriends experience" and "Bubble".

[@SamL12345]

WOW! Imagine having the great Brando himself complimenting you on your work... Would love to see Guzman do another collaboration with PTA.

[@irvingwashington8638]

"Punch Drunk Love" is a real gem. One of my favorite films of all time and trust me I watched thousands of films from around the world. Luis Guzman is really good as a Barry's good friend. Nice to see Mr Guzman in criterion episode. I always like him for the films I watched him in and he seems to be very warm and nice human being. P.S Edward James Olmos is indeed a great versatile actor. He was amazing as Castillo in "Miami Vice" and also very good (and completely different) in "Blade Runner". Three weeks ago I watched for the first time "Wolfen" and again Olmos is absolutely different than in any other part I saw him.

[@АлексейВят]

Oh yes, PDL is a great comedy

[@Datjewboi]

Guzman has such a delightful energy. The way he was talking about PTA and Sandler and Brando kind of had me tearing up

[@jzhilarious]

Hands down my fav closet video. It’s like the closet was a place of catharsis and gratitude for this amazing dude.

[@taylorleverage3889]

"My favorite all-time film, I gotta tell you, On the Waterfront. So I gotta find it." *finds On the Waterfront* "WOOOW" You go, Luis Guzmán.

[@terrye6853]

One of the Best Closet Picks segments so far, he's so genuinely excited about these films.. Thanks Luis!!

[@excelsiormusicreviews]

Luis was so good in this Criterion Closet segment. This was certainly the most entertaining one I’ve seen and that Brandon story was heartwarming.

[@MannyBriseno]

12 Angry Men shook me... on par with High and Low. Great selection!!!!

[@gregcircanow]

It is now my mission to hug Luis Guzman.

[@conditionone2320]

Great Closet video! I had never heard of Gregorio Cortez, so I'm glad Mr. Guzman shouted it out. It's going on the list. Great job to the editors of this one, I really dug the quick zoom when Luiz and Brando start conversing and the way that Luiz' natural cadence and rhythm were preserved in the video overall.

[@RichardLopez-yy3oc]

“The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez” is really good and features a great performance by Olmos. So glad the movie was singled out. Enjoy.

[@conditionone2320]

​@@RichardLopez-yy3oc I went in pretty much blind, and this is a terrific movie. I'm so glad that Criterion was able to get this BD version out, since I have no idea how else I would've ever seen this movie. I do not want to spoil any aspect of it, in case people out there want to see it, but I will say that 1) this movie is incredibly well made, especially considering the cost, and how quickly they shot it, and 2) I was surprised over and over during the movie by how many familiar actors were in it. They must've been working for almost nothing!

[@RichardLopez-yy3oc]

@@conditionone2320 All good points-glad you enjoyed the movie!

[@KClouisville]

Genuinely cool guy.

[@nickobergshow]

First saw him in Count of Monte Cristo and then later, Punch Drunk Love. Such a great actor to watch!

[@DAVIDTORRESANI]

Love that flick. Count if mane cristo with Jim cavisel. A favorite

[@cinephemera]

I remember hearing years ago that Marlon Brando used to carry around a VHS copy of Sidney Lumet's Q&A (1990), because of how much he admired the film and Nick Nolte's lead performance in it. So, he definitely would have been well aware of Guzmán from the latter's excellent supporting turn in that film.

[@tdbourneproductions8220]

Mr. Guzman touched my heart, and not just in this video. He is an absolute treasure. Thanks for visiting the closet!

[@adamani08]

'On The Water Front' and 12 Angry Men are great movies. Luis Guzman is the real deal. Seems like a great guy. Has good taste in movies too. Met him briefly when he was filming the movie 'Nothing like The Holidays' here in Chicago. Didn't get to talk. Just a hello and a handshake. But he was genuine. Everybody who met him around the neighborhood had nothing but good things to say. He even ate at some of the Mom+Pop restaurants here. It's nice when you meet people from Hollywood and they are humble down to earth people. great video. peace to all and stay safe.

[@createsomethinginteresting8984]

The legend in the the Criterion Closet!

[@burgesssam]

i love this guy, so warm

[@southendonseaarts]

This guy is amazing - he popped up in a series of Shameless US and he was superb alongside William H Macy - so many roles and he's still going strong I smile every time I see him appear.

[@twofingersmyfriends3830]

Criterion's been knockin' it out of the park with these closet videos. Luis has such a humble, lovable personality, and he's a terrific actor.

[@Leo-sd3jt]

I don't know if it's the clothes (nice Dali t-shirt!) but he seems to be a lot younger now than he actually is. Anyways, great video and Luis is a massively underrated actor. Thanks!

[@tectorgorch8698]

Love this guy, been loving him forever...........

[@robertrosati6704]

I could listen to Luis talk about film for hours. He brings that energy and knowledge to the table.

[@juggalochef2399]

Beautiful Brando story Papi! Luis has freaking killed it in everything he's done, thank you for all of YOUR fine work good sir!

[@johnlargan6045]

Wonderful video! Great choices! What a dream to be able to peruse the Criterion Collection! I would get lost for endless hours just taking in all those titles!

[@SirMeowsAlot89]

Luis Guzman’s is a living legend!!! I am very interested to see his picks!

[@real_ozzy]

Guzman is a legend. You know an actor is good when they can just move you to tears with a story. This Brando story got me crying over here. The way he set up the message.... jeez, what a storyteller. Thank you Luis!!!

[@lightningcomet7307]

Q&A really is an underappreciated classic of crime fiction. I think I like Lumet's later film, Night Falls on Manhattan, a bit more, but Guzmán gave a great performance in that film. Thank you so much, sir!

[@josebenito15]

Great actor indeed. Definitely Paul Thomas Anderson made the right choice 🌟

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Leyenda!! This is easily one of my favourite visits to the closet. What a beautiful man...I'd give him a hug in heartbeat. Than you Criterion.

[@carlosdeno]

Legend! 12 angry men, superb! On the Waterfront, an absolute masterpiece! ✌️💜

[@RareCinephile]

Love to see love for 12 Angry Men.

[@brandothecatmeow]

For the longest time, I always saw him in movies and was always a fan, but I never knew his name. Once I found out his name, it made me love him more. His resume is diverse and wonderful. That Brando story is epic!! Thank you, Criterion, for this! Love you, Luis!

[@redbeard36]

I saw The Ballad Of Gregorio Cortez in a small art house in SF. When we came out he was standing there in costume asking people how they liked iy.

[@MrSegrist]

I've loved his performances in everything I've ever seen. A true legend, and clearly a kind, cool, AND warm soul!

[@madamhummingbird]

Mr. Guzman, your an authentic and talented dude. One of my favorite performances of yours was in Boogie Nights. You slayed it. Thx for sharing your pics and story about Brando. Beautiful.

[@howdyzach]

can we get a series that's just Luis Guzman saying the names of actors and then "Wooowww" or "Whhaaaaa?"

[@omniframe8612]

LUIS!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Mrsilenciobackgammon]

No surprise that he has wonderful taste...❤️

[@kelownatechkid]

On the Waterfront! YES! Luis Guzmán - amazing fellow. Would love to give him a hug.

[@fratan12345]

Gotta love this guy no matter what... when i see you i will hug ya for sure!

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Love you, Luis! ❤ Love to Criterion! Great picks... _as expected._ Edit: Kubrick actually came into shoot Spartacus, like, 10 days _after_ they started shooting with Anthony Mann, and took over the helm.

[@BobbyMcGee_2023]

Legend. Thank you Criterion for having Mr. Guzmán in the closet. Wonderful video.

[@RamonAdorno-ds1wu]

A country full of beautiful people yet this is Puerto Rico's acting gem. Benicio del Toro needs to be in this closet.

[@RandomAccessDreams]

I love The Guzman, but Raul Julia is Puerto Rico's acting gem.

[@pabloorube8987]

What a beautiful soul Luis Guzman is!

[@adrianloya167]

Oozing with passion. Señor Guzman can only elevate a film. Amor y Cariño. Thxs 4 sharing.

[@nicholassgouros8612]

Love this guy. Always have.

[@Jroc3578]

Thank you Sir. Thank you for the performances you have given to everyone and the joy we have from that. Thank you again for being so incredibly passionate about film. It's so endearing and makes me feel so much better that others feel so much and get so much out of film. Thank you brother. Thank you

[@hulme187]

I love that guy!! I could listen to him all day!!

[@LarryGonzalez00]

Mr. Guzman, I'll probably never have the honor of meeting you in person, so here's a virtual hug from me to you.🤗

[@jk-474]

Ricardo Diaz was hands down one of his best roles, EVERYONE did a fantastic job with Vice City 😎👏🏻

[@insouciantforce7640]

I loved Luis in the movie Waiting... His monologue on "The Game" and all of its rules has always stuck with me.

[@annagibson3]

One of THE greats. More brilliant character actors on here, please!

[@tememongo]

Incredible actor, love see the love for him in the comments! Been one of my favorites for a long time.

[@Dumballa]

Thank you Señor Guzmán. I've enjoyed your performances for decades 😊

[@marcomaceri4161]

Was just explaining to my kids what a great actor Luis Guzmán is and some of the great films he’s been in. Love to see two of my own father’s favorites on his list - 12 Angry Men and On The Waterfront. Both featuring the great Lee J. Cobb. I can still hear my dad doing one of his favorite lines from Waterfront - “Hey, Friendly! John Friendly…!” Touching stuff. Thanks for all the great work through the years, Luis!

[@Gabrielleao4]

It is beautiful to see the way Guzmán talks about Olmos and Brando. Thanks for sharing this.

[@hellohello6510]

love seeing people in the closet who are this absolutely stoked and fired up about all the movies.

[@LocoSunny]

I think so many great directors have Luis support the main actor because they know he can hang with anyone even at their highest level! Clooney, Pacino,Cage, you get the point

[@Donald_McE]

Just what I was going to write. His performances are equal to any of the cinematic "giants" he appears with. I always think of "The Limey" when I think of Guzman. A film featuring many seasoned older heavyweights and Guzman was equal to and in some cases surpassed the performance of Terence Stamp, Peter Fonda, Leslie Ann Warren, and Barry Newman. Earthy and real, just as he is in the Criterion closet.

[@LocoSunny]

@@Donald_McE yep, I assume those actors loved having someone that was so professional and let them play with their part cause the could rely on Luis to ground their part if that makes sense

[@matthewortiz4099]

Growing up Luis Guzman was an inspiration to me! Hearing his takes on the films that fueled his passion for acting and film was a wonderful experience. And the Brando story is so heartwarming 🥹

[@tapatvde]

What an humble and sweet human being! I'd wish the industry would give him more friendly roles.

[@Scarcro1]

A buddy of mine got work as an extra in a medical drama that Luis was cast. My friend was on a stretcher being worked on, and in between takes, Luis checked on him to make sure he was okay and took care of him. Such a kind and decent man! Thank you, Luis!

[@thachocolategod]

Luis is iconic and it brings a tear to my eye to see how loved he is in this comment section.

[@movies_music4life]

You don't get more humble than that! Hands down!

[@johnnyfirecloud]

A class act and a fine actor. Whenever he shows up, he lights up the scene he's in.

[@MrHunterd81]

Love that he mentioned Adam Sandler's dog, Meatball. Meatball is partly responsible for me now having owned 3 English Bulldogs.

[@particleboy3584]

And, yes, if you ever saw Edward James Olmos in 'Zoot Suit' (especially the play), you, like Guzman, found it unforgettable.

[@RichardLopez-yy3oc]

Totally-saw it with my family when I was still a teen.

[@particleboy3584]

@RichardLopez-yy3oc Me, too! In L.A. One of the great theater experiences of my lifetime.

[@perrosucio74]

Thanks for sharing your good taste on movies Mr Guzman ! Its always a thrill to watch your work ! This chilean dog salutes y´all from Caracas Venezuela !

[@artvandelay8030]

Brando... On the Waterfront. Epic. Great pic. Gonna review now. Great story too Luis. ...and you do good work. ; )

[@matthewramsey4795]

Guzman truly made a name for himself after Greendale Community College. This video with that guy is a pure delight.

[@thankyoujodi]

Dude, his death scene in Oz is one of my favorite performances. Luis is a legend!

[@funkmachine9094]

i could listen to Luis talk for hours and telling stories. thanx for this!

[@warrenguy76]

Great pics, Luis!!! Another reason why he’s so cool.

[@lunavioleta001]

This has to be one of the most "relatable" or "down to earth" criterion closet picks.

[@Brokenrain573]

Yall killing it with these closets lately!

[@TheVid54]

Great to see Luis Guzman in the closet. So many movies and great performances in what is Luis' legendary career.

[@malletjazz]

Love Luis! I've been a fan since seeing his performance in "Homicide: Life on the Street."

[@Diamond_Skies]

Oh yesssss. That show was incredible.

[@grizzlywhisker]

I always wondered how the heck you say his name, glad to hear him finally say it at the beginning. Luis is in so many classic/masterpiece films and always plays rather small roles. I think I first saw him in one of the Crocodile Dundee movies, but he went on to be huge.

[@sxt4447]

Nuyorican Royalty ❤

[@glyph2011]

What a fantastic video. Luis is an AMAZING actor. He makes any film better.

[@m.hreels9822]

Awesome ❤

[@sergeantbatman]

Great actor. I also recommend Q & A.

[@doubleog6149]

Nice to see Criterion invited Luis, he's one the most underrated actors

[@shawnlane3095]

Bro he a legend and give him his flowers 💐

[@taylorgallion2748]

great picks Mr. Guzman. You are an entertaining underrated actor.

[@Drew-C-]

One of the top Closet Picks. No pretention. Nothing but true bangers.

[@RetroCharged]

4:11 it's 1998 and your mom just came home with a new N64 game

[@tommyt1971]

Waterfront’s got one of the greatest opening scores. Every time I hear those drums rumble up, gets my adrenaline going.

[@betheneytroyer1156]

I love Luis’s work