John Lithgow’s Closet Picks

The actor shares his close connection to Lindsay Anderson’s THIS SPORTING LIFE, praises Richard Burton’s performance in THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD, and talks about playing villains for “master of the macabre” Brian De Palma.
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[@benmcfee]

I worked as an extra, on the set of _Interstellar,_ and during the set-up, when all the other actors had gone off to their trailers, and their stand-ins were sitting in place so the cinematographer could get the shots right, Lithgow stayed on the bleachers with us, in the blazing hot sun, holding a parasol for the two stand-in kids, and keeping them company the whole time! He could have gone off to his trailer, rehydrated, put on some sunscreen, and whatnot, and none of us would have judged him if he had. But he knew those kids were bored and uncomfortable, so he stuck around. Class act!

[@chrisconnelly7374]

Aw brilliant to hear. Thanks for sharing. The man seems like a complete gent.

[@victoriaisaac3673]

I love this recollection thanks for sharing. Mr Lithgow comes across as totally genuine. He is the real deal. Fun, intelligent and just a good egg.

[@MrMojoRisin4]

And I held John Fords umbrella during two weeks of the searchers

[@Kimminseo__]

I want a hot dog

[@stevelanthripp5567]

He was kind on the set of HBO's Perry Mason.

[@foragingadventures]

It's rare for someone to be so equally skilled as both a dramatic and comic actor. John does both effortlessly.

[@droogiesouls8635]

I remember when 3rd Rock from the Sun started and I was like IT'S THE BAD GUY FROM CLIFFHANGER! And he blew me away how freaking funny he could be, after that ice cold villain role. And then returns to villain in Dexter, absolutely mindblowing performance.

[@transmet2033]

This reminds me that I have to get back and finish Ricochet.

[@Locusto199]

⁠@@transmet2033My grandparents had it on an old VHS I used to watch when I visited. Denzel vs Lithgow is great and yeah Lithgow can be creepy af then turn around to be hilarious in another film. He’s currently killing it in The Old Man too.

[@waynej2608]

Lithgow has such range as an actor. One of the first films I saw him in was The World According to Garp with Robin Williams. He was brilliant in it. It is a sort of serio-comic story with some clever and humorous twists. And it's one of Williams' better early film roles.

[@alexanderwingeskog758]

If I never seen 3rd Rock from the Sun and someone asked about him and comedy I would have said a definitive "probably not". But watching 3rd Rock from the sun holy shit... Top 5 comedic acting for sure... he is just amazing in every way possible!

[@Gosudar]

Glad he mentioned Blow Out. A fantastic movie. It really stays with you.

[@GuruRahmKnigas]

Chills literally went down my back at the memory of his performance conjured by your comment! That's an Actor! ❤🎉

[@aaronyouell]

Was coming to write a Blow Out comment!

[@samcooper664]

An underrated masterpiece! Plus, without Travolta’s performance in blowout, Tarantino wouldn’t have been inspired to cast him in Pulp Fiction.

[@brycekirk5529]

Especially the ending of it, it really does stay with you

[@ericyeater7476]

Surprised he DIDN'T mention that it was inspired by Michelangelo Antonioni's "Blow Up," substituting a sound recordist for the original photographer.

[@harrisonnaderman7312]

He's so well read. He knows what he's talking about when he mentions it. He cares a lot about his work and loves talking about it

[@joliecide]

He's a Harvard grad who roomed with Al Gore and Tommy Lee Jones. Also a member of the Hasty Pudding Club.

[@MrMojoRisin4]

@@joliecide And this implies....everything we already know!

[@alyh3721]

I think I was a junior in hs and one of my tutors gave me a book with a cd of him reading poetry. I think the only one I actually learned was Jabberwocky!

[@DanHinchliffe]

He needs to return to the Criterion Closet because three minutes was not long enough. What an utter legend.

[@aaropajari7058]

If he did an hours long video talking about film, I wouldn't be able to put it aside. Sounds like you feel the same.

[@natel_9945]

Love this mans voice. The first time I saw him was when I watched Harry and the Hendersons when I was little. It wasnt the most important movie in cinema history, but his role as the dad was something that touched me. His eyes in that movie were so genuine.

[@sansisntness]

something about that film is so universal. and i think he helped give it that

[@emilio1316]

When he punches Harry to force him to leave because he knows if he stays he will be killed… 😢

[@Jimmy-lv9mz]

But it IS one of the important movies 😂 at least to me. It's by brother's favorite movie and I've seen it probably 50 times 😂

[@mjrtensepian1727]

As a native Seattleite, that was a beloved movie of my 80s childhood

[@aaropajari7058]

If it pearces your soul in a positve way for ANY reason it is that important. That's what Back to the Future does for me.

[@nope5657]

Truly one of the greats. One of the few who can genuinely do it all - straight drama, wacky comedy, intense villainy. He's a legend.

[@sergioserrano5704]

Met him in college. Nicest guy you could ever meet. And a great actor to boot!

[@wiinterflowers95]

I LOVE this guy! I could hear him talk about film all day long!

[@futureboy314]

Hey check out the audiobook for his Poetry anthology. He reads many of the poems and just geeks out about them and it’s awesome

[@mchlup]

John Lithgow has such a wonderful unique voice. I agree, I could listen to him talk all day and he has great anecdotes.

[@wiinterflowers95]

@ For reals. He's got such a comforting voice.

[@Eggplantman21]

Lord Faquard. He hoffed, he poffed and he....signed an eviction notice.

[@gnalkhere]

The OGRE has fallen in love with the princess!

[@Philbert-s2c]

" I don't know. There are those who think LITTLE of him."

[@h0lly_blue]

the muffin man?

[@lightslight]

Lord Farquaad is the leading star of the new Snow White movie too

[@thevoid99]

@@lightslight except lord farquad is way more attractive than the ho they got to play snow white in that awful haircut.

[@RodHargreaves]

John is one of the few actors I will actually watch a film I am uncertain about just because he's in it.

[@gnalkhere]

I'm from the generation that discovered John Lithgow's goofy side was a SECOND phase in his career as opposed to being his first. So in my mind, going from Third Rock From The Sun to Dexter was a shock to me until I found out he did Blow Out 30 years prior

[@pruntyportraits]

Same! I knew him as a wacky alien while I was growing up lol. Later I discovered what a brilliant varied career he's had. Fantastic actor

[@Timbo360]

Raising Cane is another great one.

[@starwarsroo2448]

​@Timbo360 I was just about say that, he has some good fun in that movie

[@Philbert-s2c]

He was an absolute monster in "Ricochet."

[@iwantobelive]

"The World According to Garp" is the movie where I've discovered him

[@FredCracklin]

John Lithgow just makes me happy. He's great in every piece of media he's been in and always comes across as a great human being in interviews and the like.

[@Jeremy-f3s]

He's a good all round actor too done film and TV. Cliffhanger has to be one of his best roles, he steals the show in that film despite Stallone being the star.

[@JezzeAl]

Love that he picked three British movies. We love him here and would like to adopt him.

[@TheCulturalBomb]

Well the fact that he played Winston Churchill and no Brit even complained its fact enough about his acting.

[@ArchieAndy27]

Yes! He needs an honorary knighthood 😊

[@waynej2608]

All three of those are excellent picks. Esp The Spy Who Came in From the Cold. Yes, Burton was wonderful in the lead role, but so was Claire Bloom. I'm American and love a solid British film like these. Saturday Night, Sunday Morning with Albert Finney or Get Carter with Michael Caine come to mind as well. Cheers. 👍

[@Rowebot15]

YOU CAN'T HAVE HIM!!! He's OUR National Treasure

[@yowatchie]

Seriously, can these please be longer? It's never enough.

[@kendalls5451]

agreed, they cut them down far too much. i’d love if these were closer to 20 minutes, but i love these videos so much that’ll i’ll take what i can get

[@mmayer1558]

Harder, better Slower, longer More than an hour Forever

[@ixeyeb]

Such a distinct and wonderful voice he has!! Even blindfolded I would know who is speaking. Wonderful actor and human!

[@lexkanyima2195]

Everybody thought he was Mid-Translantic or British.

[@MattHossZone]

Raising Cain. The ultimate John Lithgow movie. He plays at least three (possibly six) different characters and he does it brilliantly.

[@alexanderclaylavin]

Snoogins

[@mikebasil4832]

The Twilight Zone Movie and 2010: Space Odyssey 2 were my intros to the marvelously talented John Lithgow.

[@Memo2Self]

John Lithgow's M. Hulot impression is something I didn't know I needed, and now I cherish it.

[@iphonewalkthroughs]

I don't know how anyone steps foot in this closet without leaving with Jacques Tati. That collection alone is life changing. You all at Criterion are doing such great work. Thank you.

[@blackthorn1965]

Glad he mentioned Blow Out. I recall seeing this in the theater after it released. I will never forget seeing Lithgow on a talk show In which He discussed an incident he had, He said it was in apartments that had indoor garbage chutes and he was shoving his garbage down the chutes and was startled when he heard a terrible scream. He turned around to see a woman running away and was puzzled. Then recalled that Blow Out had just been released. So apparently she recognized Mr Lithgow from the film 😂

[@joeb2151]

I learned of Mr. Lithgow from Buckaroo Banzai when I was young. I have been quoting his silly stuff for ages. So to see him in serious roles as well as his fun other stuff, is just a treat.

[@erakfishfishfish]

I love reading interviews with that cast. They all say the same thing about making Buckaroo Bonzai: they have no idea what the hell the movie was about, and it was the most fun they had filming anything.

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

Character is who you are - in the DARK!

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

Hope Earl MR can turn his sequel novel into a film one day!

[@GregInTokyo]

@@erakfishfishfish Yeah, but what WAS the watermelon doing there?

[@erakfishfishfish]

@ I’ll tell you later

[@guttaraltastic]

God, I love John Lithgow.

[@TomWollenbergDJSLT]

Agree 1000%

[@awakeenlighten2298]

Agree to infinity!

[@michaeladonts9780]

Never a boring performance from this man. Bravo!

[@marechal1937]

In late 1981, I started film school at UCLA. I had recently seen (and loved) Blow Out. Between classes, I would wander around campus, and one day, behind Royce Hall, I suddenly recognized a fellow wanderer: the Piano Wire Killer from Blow Out! How could this be? I looked on incredulously as he strolled, smiling while gazing up at the buildings. Was I imagining this? I looked around at all the students rushing past to see if anyone else recognized him, but no one seemed to. I stood there for some time, just watching him. It felt shocking to see this man on the loose. Sometime later, I learned that he had recently married a History professor. He must have been on campus to visit her.

[@misterjj]

Truly leaves you wanting more- glad he mentioned the fantastic "Blow Out".

[@charoleawood]

he and the third rock cast have brought me so much healing joy through that show

[@interfusor]

Amazing range too, he can be anything from a crazy hilarious alien in 3rd Rock to the most horrifically convincing serial killer portrayal on Dexter.

[@Donald_McE]

Mr. Lithgow 's physical impersonation of Jacques Tati is absolute perfection! One of my favorite films featuring Mr. Lithgow in Ira Sachs' "Love is Strange," in which he co-starred with Alfredo Molina. Both actors give such sweet and heartbreaking performances as a dispossessed married gay couple. "Love is Strange" deserves a Criterion DVD treatment.

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

What a lovely person, and brilliant actor the way he moves so effortlessly from hateable Villainous roles (Cliffhanger, Blow Out, Obsession, Ricochet to completely empathetic roles in The Crown, Daddy's Home, Interstellar, Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Always such a dependable actor, often in supporting roles but undeniably entertaining and charming however big and small his role is. And such a consistently working actor, its easy to forget how much he works, how many films he's in year after year. Going to see Cliffhanger in the theatre tomorrow just looking forward to seeing his unhinged performance, absolute scene-stealer

[@christopherhaines1813]

Lithgow's performance in Twilight Zone the Movie is unforgettable

[@JakeKilka]

Yes. Can't believe I saw it first over 40 years ago.

[@benmcfee]

"You... wanna see something _really_ scary?"

[@evanmichael3153]

@@christopherhaines1813 easily eclipses Shatner's performance in the original episode 🤘🤘

[@waynej2608]

Oh yes!! I forgot about that one. He ought to have been nominated for that.

[@evanmichael3153]

@@waynej2608 he was for Supporting Actor. Glenn Close was nominated too and it was her first film. 🤘♥️

[@thedavehimself]

Why hasn't this beautiful man been in a Wes Anderson film?

[@michaelminch5490]

Holy hell! I'd love to see him, Bill Murray, and Jeff Goldblum in an Anderson film together!

[@advanceromance2656]

@@totallybored5526 "Ah, New Jersey, Fort Lee"

[@keithlobue]

Every visit to the Criterion closet is lapped up over here, such a beautiful, funny and profound series of shorts. They are little micro film classes. Thank you Criterion!

[@theicyridge]

Goodness, I love John Lithgow. The Lady Vanishes also has my favourite quote: "Well, it's always been my contention that The Hungarian Rhapsody is not their national anthem. In any case, we were the only two standing."

[@Epicurus341]

Mine is " My father always taught me, never desert a lady in trouble. He even carried that as far as marrying Mother."

[@EarnestEgregore]

I remember my grandfather showing "Mon Oncle" to me, it was his favorite... That movie is just pure joy.

[@Epicurus341]

I found Jacques Tati through a channel on here called "The Royal Ocean Film Society" and am forever grateful. The guy behind it, Andrew Saladino, hasn't uploaded anything in ages but one of his Letterboxd Four is PlayTime.

[@evanmichael3153]

"And this is The Gentleman Vanishes..." Love it. And LOVE JOHN! Ever since 'The World According to Garp', which really needs the Criterion treatment 🤘❤️🤘

[@rmharris2001]

I was hoping he was going to pick up Garp (what a beautiful performance!). You mean it's NOT in the Closet? For SHAME!

[@evanmichael3153]

@@rmharris2001 What a film. One that isn't mentioned often, yet has impacted those who've seen it (and read it).

[@waynej2608]

Most definitely!

[@suchanhachan]

He is so great as Roberta in that movie. What is his line? "I mean, I had mine removed surgically. But to have it bitten off in a Buick..."

[@staggerpace]

​@@suchanhachan😂❤😂❤😂

[@Toni-cm2dv]

His impression of Jacques Tati is impeccable 😂🙌 I grew up watching Third Rock from the Sun and now that I know Tati partially inspired his performance, it makes so much sense!

[@Jonteponte71]

The range of this man. He was hilarious on 3:rd rock from the sun and equally terrifying in the fourth season of Dexter. Still one of the best seasons of television drama ever!

[@gallendugall8913]

What a wonderful voice. I could listen to him speak all day.

[@MausOfTheHouse]

so many amazing closet picks recently

[@stevemarine8911]

This is one of the most enjoyable closet videos I've seen. I'd love to see him star in a Jacques Tati bio-pic!

[@FortunateJuice]

When I was a kid, I used to love John on "Third Rock From The Sun". All these years later, it's so nice to hear him talk shop about film.

[@babywah3290]

He also played a zany alien in The Adventures of Buckeroo Banzai.

[@pppshsp217]

That ending is legendary.

[@alexcamacho4880]

I cannot believe that one of my favorite John Lithgow movies has not gotten Criterion Collection love. The World According to Garp.

[@markbrady711]

Read the book and loved the movie.

[@Brankocroat]

What great picks and not the usual ones everyone picks, well done John!

[@nlmatta]

He name-drops Blu-rays and not DVDs. I love him immediately.

[@cesrockz]

Jacques Tati fantastic choice! Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday was perhaps the first movie I ever fell in love with, it made my grandma laugh so much, in her words "oh that movie tickles me pink"

[@scottbottomley6376]

Holiday 👍👍

[@claytonshank6871]

And my vote for "Should be British but is actually American" actor goes to Jon Lithgow

[@mdmn-ARCA]

He's very similar in that way to Andrew Robinson. I'm not saying it's necessarily the reason they seem that way, but both went to England to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

[@mmayer1558]

"This Sporting Life" is fantastic. It's one of those movies where I hadn't really seen many Richard Harris performances and so he was really impressive.

[@nikan_arami]

it's great and a total downer btw

[@waynej2608]

As was Rachel Roberts. Then again, she's generally 'money in the bank'.

[@boudusaved4719]

I met John Lithgow very briefly in the mid-90s at the gym at UCLA, which I believe he was allowed to use because his wife was a professor at UCLA. Couldn't have been a nicer guy. And yes, very tall. Re: Jacques Tati, I love all of his films, but my favorite has to be Playtime. I've never seen anything quite like it. Easily one of the best films ever made. He is definitely one of the kings of sound and sight gags.

[@RuinedHarpy]

Loved Blow Out! Lithgow was great in it

[@dcanmore]

what a nice surprise, I just re-watched 2010: Year We Make Contact earlier today and this came up on my YT recommendations.

[@Paul_1971]

Such an underrated movie

[@philipfritz-f8x]

Love this man. Always a reliable performer. So articulate and sophisticated with his picks. The Spy Who Came in is a truly great movie. And as he said Burton is amazing. Its pretty bleak but also a accurate portrayal of the early Cold War. Any of these others I haven't seen I will because Lithgow recommended them!

[@Yellowtruck55]

I loved him as Dr. Emilio Lizardo in Buckaroo Banzai. "Where are we going?" "Planet 10!" "When are we going?" "Real soon!"

[@boycebulldog]

This lives in my head rent free to this day.

[@eddieessen1155]

I love him! I still remember the first time I saw, Harry and the Hendersons. So amazing!

[@GuruRahmKnigas]

I feel smarter and improved for having seen this video. Bravo, Mr. Lithgow!

[@michaeladonts9780]

It’s the Trinity killer in criterion closet!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

5:11 it's already over

[@chaospoet]

This could have been 5 hours long of him talking about movies, directors, actors and himself and I'd never get bored.

[@lexkanyima2195]

Joe Rogan must invite him

[@zxbc1]

John Lithgow cracks me up. He's one of those people whose movies can be mediocre but you'd still sit through or even rewatch just for him.

[@electrikalstorm]

What a selection wow! What a bliss to watch Mr Lithgow talk about films!

[@ToasterBones]

That's the most comfortable looking zippered sweater I've ever seen. Well done John.

[@sliceserve234]

one of our finest actors, ever. among his many roles I will never forget his incredible performance in a supporting role in the classic tearjerker Terms of Endearment.

[@TheRealTDBourne]

My God he's gorgeous! And his picks are great too!

[@paulvoorhies8821]

If you say so.

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

This is one of the best selections I've seen from the closet. So many A++ movies here. Lithgow knows his sh*t.

[@emersondemathias]

One of the "big tall funny men": John Cleese, Jacques Tati and him. Fantastic!

[@adamskyno]

So happy he talked about Blow Out

[@AdamforPresident2.0]

When I was a kid in the 90’s, I’d come home from grammar school and wait for 3rd Rock from the Sun to come on. That was my introduction to Lithgow. Watching that show and ordering a pizza was a very comforting thing for me. Maybe even one of the most comforting experiences of my life. It would just block out the outside world. So thank you John, for doing that for me! I’ll need to check out these picks.

[@julldufour]

Mr. Lithgow, Harry and the Henderons have been my favourite movie as a kid, just above Ghostbusters, Adam West's Batman, and ET. I still watch it once in a while when I need a shot of positivity. The arc of you character in that movie learned me a lot about respecting animals, and confronting the world in general. Thanks for that film.

[@craigadams4143]

Glad to see BLOWOUT get some kudos!🎉 Very underrated film when it was released and still is not well known. SEE IT! It's a nail bitter.!!!

[@athrack]

My favourite de Palma film

[@juanaltredo2974]

love, love his third rock from the sun character, and just him in general, excellent actor, very classy

[@AndyParkinson-r2h]

I do love these little interviews...and he is a lovely man and a fantastic actor. Great picks!

[@bacarandii]

I really wanted just to hear John Lithgow say the title of one of the Joel McCrea character's hit comedies in "Sullivan's Travels": "Ants in Your Pants of 1939!"

[@0mixtapes]

John Lithgow in blow out, thought brief, is one of my all time favourite performances by ANY actor. He plays the role of an everyday unexpected hitman so perfectly.

[@toddcarney6527]

The consummate performer! What a finish! Bravo!

[@NoirFan84]

He must be there because Harry & The Hendersons is coming to Criterion. 😃

[@dreamchampagne]

There’s this Dudley Moore 80s Christmas movie with John as an evil toy maker…. My fave as a child

[@MillennialDiligence-sx8re]

Blow Out is my favorite film. What a performance by Lithgow.

[@leespiderpod]

As a Brit I was quite surprised he picked a Kitchen-Sink Movie. Kes is probably my favourite as it was part of the school curriculum when I was kid in the 80’s

[@thundercheeks1989]

My favorite film of all time. Love it.

[@iangalbraith1993]

Hope they still show Kes in schools. Stays with you

[@brucegrossman3531]

Recently watched Buckaroo Banzai. He is a scene stealer.

[@Emlizardo]

"History is made at night! Character is what you are in the dark!"

[@Fakeaorta]

He basically steals every scene he is in in every movie. I first saw him in 'World According to Garp'. He even stole scenes from Robin Williams!

[@brianlaughlin8974]

This is the best Closet Picks I have seen. I'm going to try to check out all of his picks. I really appreciate that he stated the title of each movie, explained a little bit about it, why he chose it and what it meant to him. Everyone chosen to be on Closet Picks should watch what John Lithgow did here to "see how it's done." What a great comedic and dramatic actor. Well done John Lithgow.

[@jinchoung]

so happy to see lithgow happy and healthy and still going at it. love the guy.

[@eric20ike]

I've heard there's a Criterion release of Harry and the Hendersons. Unfortunately no one has ever taken a clear photo of it.

[@tfpp1]

😂😂😂

[@RobsShinyDex]

They should make a Criterion of it! That needs a rerelease asap!

[@penbucket]

Watching this wonderful Man seemingly my whole life in the roles he's played. He always puts a genuine smile on my face... even if he's the DePalma Villain!

[@williwombat1066]

Lithgow, truly has done it all. He is an actor’s actor and an American treasure. A signature actor who name alone warrants me to see the project.

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

Yes, John made it to the closet. Such a theater icon

[@margaretbuckley9309]

Blow out This sporting life Some nice picks Love you john

[@DeepDarkCrypt]

“My God….I’M GORGEOUS!” Loved him in 3rd Rock from the Sun

[@jennastorm4785]

Besides being one of my favorite movies, Sullivan's Travels showed me what a wonderful actress Veronica Lake could be.

[@stable-shadow]

Loved him in Ricochet with Denzel Washington......he is an impeccable actor, just elite level human,.love this Guy! 🕊️

[@ThePwig]

He's had such an amazing career. Sitcom star, movie villain, and a lot of other things. When I was a kid he was so scary to me and now that I'm older I just am in awe every time I see him.

[@georgebailey98]

Memphis Belle (1990) is a very underrated John Lithgow film. Check it out if you haven't seen it!

[@oblomovtheunknown]

A Class Act. I love Sullivan's Travels - it is perfectly self-reflexive and while parodic it kicks ass too!

[@tilly8509]

The high commander’s closet picks 🙏😍

[@joshuaking9605]

Astonishingly charming actor, awesome selections! Long live Criterion.

[@nicklager1666]

The king when it comes to unhinged characters. He can do comedy and horror just as easily. And it would be easy to sit and think that he is overacting but he has that ability to find the right balance. The last thing i saw him in that really was immensly creepy was when he played Roger Ailes in Bombshell.

[@scottboswell6406]

He would have been an amazing Joker!

[@markalienhead1944]

In my favourite all time Christmas film, Santa Claus the movie, he plays the bad guy BZ perfectly. It’s a must to watch that every year in my household.

[@rmharris2001]

I come to KZbin to look for something - but IMMEDIATELY get drawn into the Criterion Closet! Lithgow is such a fantastic actor: his little bits of acting and impersonation here (a perfect Jacques Tati!) are spot on. More please!!

[@TheCollectorCave]

Harry and the Hendersons!!! That was my intro to this man's work! Love that movie!

[@kamuelalee]

Lithgow in the Closet. I've been waiting for this moment for years.

[@saltandiron3379]

Saw him perform live “Stories by Heart” and him reading from A Teller of Tales”, that his father used to read to him. He was so humble and kind toward the audience ❤. I’ll never forget how incredible of an actor he is.

[@Bloodywasher]

So happy were blessed to still have him around

[@frederickbartel2837]

Such an articulate and gracious gentleman--I could listen to him all day. And yes, I did hate him for some time after seeing Blow Out.