Kyle MacLachlan’s Closet Picks

This summer, the great actor Kyle MacLachlan stopped by our office for a trip inside our film closet.
Kyle’s Picks:
SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE
LE CERCLE ROUGE
THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE
BEING THERE
ROMA
THE ELEPHANT MAN
BLUE VELVET
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[@Leo-ws6cp]

get david lynch next

[@BuffaloC305]

And or Chrysta Bell...

[@ZodsSnappedNeck]

“Can you elaborate on your picks?” David Lynch: No.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@ZodsSnappedNeck _then elaborates_

[@jamesbigica375]

yes!

[@PixelatedBeing]

fr

[@andresf.5974]

The fact that Dougie Jones was inspired by Peter Sellers’ performance makes it even more lovable.

[@davidunderwood1773]

Jade give two rides.

[@kinghadbar]

Squeeze his hand off.

[@Melancthon7332]

I was thinking of Chauncey Gardener the whole time. I feel quite validated to know that Kyle was thinking the same thing.

[@moldy_lunchbox3213]

HELLLOOOOOOO

[@Bryan8329]

That honestly didn’t register with me until seeing this

[@nicholasnicou2598]

Kyle is a great actor and seems like a kind and decent human-being.

[@FlyingFocs]

For a split second, I read that as "kind of decent human-being." Which I guess is still pretty good.

[@batchint]

@REGGIE JOHNSON how do we smell versace..

[@batchint]

@REGGIE JOHNSON yes but in sweet way..

[@greyeyed123]

In the summer of 1990, my parents had a restaurant housed in a caboose in front of the antique store "Yesterday's Village" in Yakima, Washington. I was obsessed with Twin Peaks at the time, and everyone around there knew it. Kyle visited the antique store that summer on a day I wasn't there, so friends asked him if he gave autographs, and he said yes. He signed an autograph with the inscription, "See you up in Twin Peaks!" with two little peaks drawn next to it. I still have it. (One of the biggest regrets of my life is that I wasn't there that day, lol.)

[@pierogiwitch]

i’ve met him twice and he’s been so kind!

[@daniellekrakenberg2646]

I want to hear Kyle Maclachlan talk about movies for hours! 7 minutes is not enough!

[@tb-cg6vd]

Indeed.

[@metaframe2k]

@@tb-cg6vd Rather, Kyle MacLachlan is just a worthy person and clearly understands that the stage must be left at the peak of fame and go, let's say, to teachers. Only a strong person is capable of such a decision. All the other famous "stars" cannot be kicked out "from the stage" even with kicks.

[@randycunningham7318]

Get a life.

[@CrimsonOptics]

Hearing Kyle talk about how making films with David Lynch isn't even work for him is so wholesome, and it shows. Whenever I see him in a film by Lynch I know he's gonna be great.

[@JacobDean88]

There are some awesome videos out there of David and Kyle sitting down and talking about working together. Kyle always gets embarrassed by David's praise for his acting. I know some people found Dougie annoying (I was cool with it) but apparently that was pretty much all Kyle and his creation.

[@nikitalavrenov4375]

I'm just obsessed with the fact that at 0:16 a cup randomly appears in his hand and then just as randomly disappears. Very Agent Cooper-y and in the best traditions of David Lynch

[@noobsaibot1234]

Doppelganger cup?

[@InvisibleMan95]

The man really picked a movie starring himself. Absolute legend!

[@chrisgullo3893]

"I'm great in this!"

[@Rachelllllll2024]

Most guests I've watched tend to do that. Or at least directors they've worked with. I don't exactly understand how this series works, I just watch it cuz it has lotsa great people. Hahaha.

[@kdkseven]

At least he put it back for someone else.

[@NickPiers]

Heh, I don't think there's anything wrong with a little shameless self-promotion. Especially if it's a film that the actor or director was proud to be a part of.

[@lsjshez6940]

He put it back.

[@MonkeyspankO]

The film industry gets such a bad rap, sometimes for good reason, but there is also such a massive amount of talent. I think most people go through life unaware of 99% of what has been created in the last 100 years+. So many brilliant stories, performances, so much joy and sorrow. I wish more people were "movie buffs." It would raise awareness and kindle appetite for more, maybe even fixing the skewed economics of the business.

[@house684]

People will start to value Hollywood very soon, with the rise of Netflix and the death of the theaters.

[@Tonythomas19]

They are very talented and should be admired but the woke bollocks needs to end.

[@lulululululu2939]

Hollywood, and any big industry, will always attract a slimy herd of power-hungry sociopaths. Well-adjusted people like Kyle and Lynch will unfortunately always be the exception, as they don't share the desire to be treated as all powerful gods.

[@kittyday1402]

I took my twins to foreign movies when they were 7. They had to read the subtitles! And when there was a naked woman, I told them, "bc this isn't an American movie the female won't DIE."

[@MonkeyspankO]

@@Nonesovile96 And pre ww2 Germany

[@buckbell7784]

So cool to hear him bring up Peter Sellers - an actor who played multiple characters at once in Dr. Strangelove - as an inspiration during The Return.

[@wehosrmthink7510]

Today September 8 is Peter Sellers’ 97th birthday!

[@joeinreallife6293]

He also played multiple characters in Kubrick’s prior film, Lolita. Interestingly, his role in Kyle’s pick ‘Being There’ is two roles simultaneously, depending on how who is interacting with him. It’s one of the finest performances I’ve ever seen. He has to be the simpleton he is but also a contemplative man of taste and wealth simultaneously (and a few other flourishes). It’s remarkable.

[@therespectedlex9794]

@@wehosrmthink7510 Except he died of a heart attack about 40 odd years ago, having sex.

[@richardrose2606]

Shirley McClain gave a fabulous performance in Being There. One of her best - very underappreciated.

[@matthewanthony5940]

I've seen Lynch speak at the University of Pennsylvania Archaeology Museum in Philadelphia, while promoting Transcendental Meditation. He refused to speak about movies...but was appropriately hilarious!!! When a woman in the audience asked: "While you seem to be promoting such a deep, and peaceful form of practice....your films focus on characters who delve into the darkest crevices of human violence. How can you explain such divergent messages???" Lynch paused and replied: "You know....that is a veeeerrryyy intereeeesting queeeeesstion................"

[@maddieb.4282]

That IS an excellent question. Too bad you didn’t share his answer!

[@matthewanthony5940]

@@maddieb.4282 That WAS his answer...get it?

[@Kieran.Net_]

@@matthewanthony5940no

[@peterquinn7878]

I watched Blue Velvet once in '87 (I was in high school!) with my mother at home one Sunday. Mum was, as always, doing the ironing. The only negative comment she made was about Dennis Hopper. "Does he have to swear so much?" Bless you, mum. Thanks for putting up with all my oddball viewing choices.

[@themessenger2948]

It's a very good film to watch with your mother.

[@gregjohn4041]

I honestly can’t think of a more likeable celebrity than Kyle MacLachlan

[@hlcepeda]

I think Keana Reeves is just as likeable.🙂

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

Only Lynch himself. Or Matt and Trey :)

[@chiefscheider]

Matthew Modine

[@requinremembers]

I agree w/ you. The only one I can think of off hand who affects me the same way, is Patrick Wilson. Classy, sexy, talented, etc etc.

[@Anton-vy5xq]

Paul McCartney

[@SuperBC1975]

“You know, this is - excuse me - a damn fine Closet Picks. I've watched I can't tell you how many Closet Pick in my life, and this - this is one of the best.” “Damn good Closet Picks. And hot!”

[@chiefscheider]

Nice, I love a good Frank Booth quote

[@TangoDelta70]

@@chiefscheider Twin Peaks

[@2340Vegas]

'The Hidden" was a great and much underrated sci-fi movie.

[@Cadinho93]

Nothing brings me more joy than seeing people go to the criterion closet and acting like a kid in the candy store. Excellent picks! 🎥👌

[@lukeyznaga7627]

yes, excellent description, Cadinho. I want to feel the same kind of passion about these films, and learn more about these people!

[@Yoni123]

Nothing?

[@zerpblerd5966]

gee, becuase, they're actors and if they treated it differently, they'd not use it ???

[@thebookwasbetter3650]

Criterion has a streaming service. For 12 bucks a month YOU can be the kid in the candy store.

[@barrybenson4158]

Damn fine picks.

[@nwguy9816]

Kyle is from my hometown, in Washington state. I worked retail during my holidays and summers during college; so he was my customer one day and so incredibly kind. I still have his autograph.

[@requinremembers]

LUCKY! (Napoleon Dynamite voice) :D

[@jalRVA]

Yakima represent!

[@KyleRoy]

🫡

[@odw_99]

I’m so glad he likes Le Cercle Rouge, it’s one of my favourites, such a great film

[@hlcepeda]

LCR and _Le Samouraï_ are great choices if one wants to access Delon's works.

[@lukeyznaga7627]

the way this guy speaks, clearly and describes his experiences...i guess I don't know why, but its surprising to me. I hadn't really known this actor. I had my beliefs about him based on his earlier works, but as he got older, I thought he got better. But man, off camera, hre sounds sincere and intelligent and thinks carefully and emotionally about his memories. It inspires me to actually want to know about those people he talked about and see their movies. He is very sincere but clear and passionate about why he wants to see those movies. He has good stories about his life. THIS IS WHY I REALLY love this channel. I know this won't matter to most people, but I am LEARNING by watching all these things. God, I wish I knew more about film and got into film making,b ut its too late now. I am in my early 60s, and even my relatives don't talk to me anymore. they don't know who I am or what i Have become in the last 12 years. I feel taht is there loss. And maybe they too, have become great or more mature. But I will never know. SO...these people are my people..people like Kyle MacLachlan and others on youtube and in the movies and new people I have met online.

[@ririschannelx]

it’s never too late to discover great cinema! please don’t give up on it :)

[@lukeyznaga7627]

@@ririschannelx I don't think I will. I am even looking into the Turner Classics movies. I saw Bicycle Thieves. I was astonished. A good movie with some moving points and a message. You didn't need superhero sci fi effects to get something out of the movie. ANOTHER ONE i saw was "8 and Half" i think its called. the French movies I tried, I really couldn't understand. Kind of bummer.

[@Melancthon7332]

@@lukeyznaga7627 Feel free to come here to ask for more movie recommendations! What were the French movies you couldn't understand? Maybe I or someone else can point you towards movies you would get more out of.

[@lukeyznaga7627]

@@Melancthon7332 Let me get back to you on that. I know one of them was about Existensalism.

[@lukeyznaga7627]

@@Melancthon7332 Red Balloon I understood, the others: La Nuit americaine and Breatheless

[@SuchetB]

One of my favourite childhood actors, love Kyle from his movies DUNE, BLUE VELVET and especially the heroic work he did in the amazing TWIN PEAKS series, he was amazing and heroic in that. And David Lynch is one of my all time favourite directors. Classic actors from a period and great movies from that period by great directors - Brings back affectionate memories of that time.

[@theoldman2821]

One of my favorite adulthood actors.

[@FeaturingRob]

I want Kyle to make a KZbin video about his experiences and friendship with David Lynch, or even just talk about his own career...I have been such a fan of his since 'Dune' which I saw in the theater several times when I was 12 in 1984. Amazing actor.

[@baizhanghuaihai2298]

Love that he’s still such a handsome man, well seasoned and talented. Doesn’t look like he’s had a ton of work done either, at least he doesn’t look like an alien-just aging gracefully. Could listen to him talk about film, his career, and the people he’s worked with all day. Love it.

[@DanJackson1977]

Part of it is, he works out... which I can tell you from first hand experience. I was at a horror convention he attended, and one morning, in the hotel gym, somehow I ended up lifting weights next to Kyle. Ultimately I decided not to sneak a photo or talk to him because i didnt wanna be "that guy", and no one wants that when you're working out.

[@TheCandiceWang]

Yep!!

[@TheCandiceWang]

​@@DanJackson1977good for him. Yeah he was BUILT and in terrific shape when he was young. U can tell from his older roles he still tries to take care of his temple.

[@turinhorse4232]

i understand Dune was a tough production but i will never understand them being unhappy with finished product of Dune .. its amazing

[@jekw23]

It’s weird, it’s too obtuse for those who haven’t read the book and not faithful for those that have. Personally I love it for what it is, it’s such a weird, unique movie I can’t get enough of it. Lynch never really made it his own so disowns it but it’s a real special movie for me despite its flaws.

[@thetramp123]

The production had a lot of issues so I imagine that sours the movie for him and Lynch more than the movie itself.

[@synchc]

@@jekw23 He never got the chance to make it his own as the producers stopped financing it midway and refused him final cut. I think it would've been his magnum opus if everything had gone smoothly, it had such an amazing cast, crew and director. Even half finished with a historically cursed production it's still an amazing piece of cinema. Maybe for the best though; the fact that he quickly knocked Blue Velvet together within a couple of years just highlights his ridiculous talent and where his ambitions truly lie.

[@jekw23]

@@synchc agreed, he had to compromise from the start so even giving him all the footage to re-cut he’d still never be able to edit the film he wanted to make. I love what he did but can only wonder what we would have gotten if he’d had his way…that would really have been something to see.

[@Reticuli]

stupid people want to be spoon fed everything

[@MoonbearStartiger]

Genuinely intriguing and kind presence... one of those actors I just like to see onscreen for some reason words confound, he exudes a special quality and seems like a genuine guy who just appreciates the craft and enjoys getting to do it. No pretense, no fakey "celeb" persona.

[@EVALLOYD]

You mention Le Cercle Rouge, film written and directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, came out in 1970. You speak of Alain Delon but in the film there was also the wonderful French actor, Bourvil, known mostly for his comedic roles. He plays the commissaire, chief of police, in the film, and when I saw the film I was blown away by his performance and regret that in his career he didn't do more serious roles at which he excelled.

[@MovieStudioZen]

I'll never forget watching Blue Velvet in 1987 when I was 18 years old - this movie blew my mind and planted the seed for quality movies from quality directors. Once you get addicted to good cinema, it's so much harder to endure most of the crap being made today in 2022. You have to go way out into the deep water to find the good stuff now.

[@coltonc7832]

Really? I feel like now with the accessibility of streaming and other means of procuring more obscure films through the internet, as well as the rise of independent theaters, it's easier than ever to find good cinema. I grew up in the midwest, so the only options I had for seeing films were either through a video rental store/library or a cineplex. I genuinely cannot imagine what it must have been like in the 70s for example, before VHS, to live in a rural part of the US and have an interest in films. You wouldn't have much exposure outside of the major hollywood blockbusters, let alone any foreign films. As much as I like to be a grump about the current state of popular cinema, and popular culture at large, I think it would be in bad faith to say plainly that movies today aren't what they used to be. I'm Thinking of Ending Things, First Cow, and Red Rocket are all great American films which came out in the last few years. Part of the problem is tied up with the lack of a discernible overarching narrative to post-WWII, or more accurately post cold war, globalized western society- one of the focal points of PoMo.

[@MrMusicbyMartin]

My first viewing was around the same age and it was a 2nd generation VHS copy, so it genuinely felt like I was watching an elicit forbidden movie, it emphasised the dark, gritty vibe to watch it that way. I hadn’t felt genuinely terrified since watching Alien when it was televised in the UK a few years before. I think there are great films to be seen now - but also some dubious “Lynchian fables” (like perhaps Lamb or Men or Beneath the Silver Lake) which don’t quite work. Too many ‘tributes’ are made - to giallo, to Spielberg, to golden age or silent cinema, everything’s all Taratino’d up.

[@MovieStudioZen]

​@@MrMusicbyMartin I love "Alien" and also "Aliens". Alien freaked me out when I watched it very late at night (on VHS), when the rest of my family wasn't home. There are definitely good films being made today, but you have to sift through the garbage and re-makes to find them. It's always exciting when you discover something unique and engaging. Blue Velvet on Blu-ray is beautiful to watch.

[@rubbersoul420]

Well said brother.

[@thecocktailian2091]

Take the rose colored glasses off my dude. There was a TON of garbage made back then, and frankly, most everything created, Film, music, book stage is garbage. Its only the cream that floats to our eye level. What we CAN say about then and now, at least then they didnt have an endless stream of vomitting up rehashes, tv shows, video games and otherwise un creative source materials.

[@jigglywigdig26]

God I could just listen to his stories forever.

[@jadedsteelereviews]

Blue Velvet is a brilliant film, one of my favourite Dennis Hopper movies, plays such a brilliant villain in it

[@Pancrasio-it9qd]

😎

[@jadedsteelereviews]

@REGGIE JOHNSON let’s drink to something else… let’s drink to fucking yeah! say “here’s to your fuck Frank” God he was a fantastic actor

[@vksasdgaming9472]

Hopper was adamant that he should be Frank because HE WAS Frank. It was like washed out actor burning himself as this depraved, child-like and innocently brutish thug and emerging as established and competent actor ready to tackle all new challenges.

[@vksasdgaming9472]

@REGGIE JOHNSON Easy Rider was saved in editing room (Hopper himself said it) and The Last Movie became incoherent mess and it is. Last two are unknown to me so I can't say anything about them. He was much better as actor than director, though Easy Rider is damn fine movie.

[@vksasdgaming9472]

@REGGIE JOHNSON Not familiar with all of those, but on that list there is only one undeniably genius director, Orson Welles. Others are competent and have their own styles, but generally do not push medium further with their movies. Gibson goes farthest in daring with his extra-brutal historical epics.

[@keanueraine]

Maud'dib has spoke, I must now watch these movies. Kidding aside I love these closet picks and I insta clicked when I saw it was Kyle. Kyle, Dune may not have been a blockbuster, but let me tell you it influenced an entire generation, thank you for DUNE I still watch it to this day.

[@benwu7980]

Dune is one of my favorite books, I personally loved the 1984 movie, and the 2 mini-series on Syfy channel, more than the newest movie. I may change my mind about the new one, when the second part arrives.

[@keanueraine]

@@benwu7980 As much as I love Kyle, Alec Newman in the Sci-fi miniseries was a great inspired choice. He had the ability to let the character breath and show a much deeper truer character arc of spoiled Paul to messiah Maud'dib unlike the rushed heroes journey that Kyle's DUNE is forced to take. Saying that I love both versions whole heartedly and without DUNE I probably wouldn't have given Twin Peaks a chance. As for the 2021 Dune, Timothy is just fine as moody broody Paul but can he capture the messiah Paul that Alec got so right. I'm interested in seeing how Zendaya will portray Chani other than the beauty shots/dream Chani but over all I think the 2021 Dune is definitely Dune for the masses, nothing too out of the box, fairly faithful, entirely predictable but beautifully shot. Also doesn't help that I've read the book a gazillion times and watched the original and sci-fi series a whole ton...

[@klyanadkmorr]

@@keanueraine & @benwu Lynch DUNE and Sting got me to read and follow the novels back in the 80's, the TV Movie series versions 2000-DUNE and the most 2003 Children of Dune are the standard the new films have to live upto for me and this first one was lacking the book character dialogue & depth that was filmed but was cut for studio mandated time! So I don't hope much for the next ones. CoD series got me to discover James MacAvoy's acting talent as he stood toe2toe even above other seasoned standout thespians like the actors for Jessica, Stilgar and even Alec Newman. Game of Thrones showed how even more DUNE needed to be presented and special showings of the first 2 installment episodes could have been in selected theaters if Denis was so admant about theater experience.

[@caronstout354]

Dune 2022 was epic but this was/is/will ever be MY Paul Atreides!

[@KhalDrogo76]

Kyle kicks ass, one of my favorite roles of his (among many) is Ray Manzarek in the Doors - underrated role!

[@benmcfee]

Looked _exactly_ like him, too.

[@laurapalmer01]

Twin Peaks saved me over and over again. Agent Cooper will always be my hero. The perfect human being-integrity, empathy, intuition, intellect, compassion, sensitivity, justice. I love you, Agent Cooper. Always and forever.

[@denisefreitas6727]

Kyle seems to be an amazing person, very down to earth. It's a pleasure to listen him speaking!

[@lukeyznaga7627]

I know it sounds shallow, BUT HE WAS EVEN GREAT when he briefly starred on the sci fi MCU show, AGENTS OF SHIELD, now on Disney plus. he played "Daisy"'s father, the superwoman agent called Quake.

[@KatalistProductionsKozzySasha]

He is such a treasure, love Kyle. Him speaking about Lynch bringing him back for Blue Velvet after Dune didn't do well and how appreciative he was put a huge smile on my face.

[@thiscorrosion900]

First of all..as I said above, maybe Kyle was actually too old to play Paul, but mainly, Kyle is the best thing in it, because Kyle knew the book well, and understood it and the character Paul Atreides better than anyone. It wasn't Kyle's fault the movie bombed, it was a myriad of other issues. Kyle brings a believable gravitas to an otherwise total mess of a movie. Lynch knew Kyle understood DUNE, and knew he'd be great for the role. Same with Blue Velvet. He trusted Kyle, and Kyle delivered the goods both times. And vice versa.

[@cinemakingdomT800]

Agent Cooper in criterion.

[@JoaquinErana]

Diane, Im picking good movies

[@JG-dx5wi]

I've always liked Kyle. Great actor and nice to see him in a more personal, casual setting.

[@Dylanbolton69]

Showgirls 4k confirmed

[@tnfpodcast]

I actually like this film, unironically.

[@notmytruthTHEtruth]

One of Paul Verhoeven's 5 masterpieces

[@gnalkhere]

one of the greats Wrote my thesis on it and Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate as well

[@theperfectmoderate6995]

finally

[@Isa-bl5mn]

@@gnalkhere can I read?

[@nicklager1666]

Kyle just seems like the kind of personality you can spend an evening with and just let the man speak about his experiences. He has done amazing work aswell as features that are considered real stinkers. But he is still here loving what he does, Great pics and a good choice for the closet.

[@Brokout]

I’d love to see Brad Dourif on Closet Picks! Great actor

[@socializard1]

Wise blood is one of my favorites.

[@dorphlthewise1]

I know it'll likely never happen, but I'd love for Dune to make its way into people's hearts the same way the rest of Lynch's work has. One of my favorite movies.

[@pointysidedown]

I thought it was ok, but I still haven't read the book

[@H3len50]

I love Dune, loved it from the first time I seen it.

[@stpetebeach63]

Loved the doc "Jodorowski's Dune," too bad that version never got made

[@trashpandaqc]

I really appreciate how much more out there and punk it is, compared to the new one. Not just the performances, but some of the designs and effects are truly inspired weirdness. I usually stop before the second half though, not just because of the edit, but I think the story gets less interesting once it's in hero/battle mode. If Lynch's version got restored with modern effects and somehow spun off into a stranger variation of the plot, that would probably be amazing.

[@culwin]

I liked Dune since I was a kid. I remember watching the "long" version on TV.

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

“That’s a human ear alright.” 👂

[@humma0]

That line made me laugh so hard, but at the same time I don't know how I would've reacted in the same situation 😅

[@sifatshams1113]

4 films I really hope get added to the Collection: The King of Comedy The Heartbreak Kid (1972) In The Company of Men River's Edge

[@kinghutt79]

Love In the Company of Men! Shot in my hometown of Fort Wayne, IN. I wish LaBute was still making films of this calibre. Incredible debut.

[@krathoon2338]

The thing is, Dune is not a bad movie. People just didn't get it.

[@nickwhite5119]

I love the original with Kyle. I like the brand new version, too, but Hollywood is not what it was sadly

[@eduardo_corrochio]

The Manchurian Candidate is a strange one, and it is worth the price of admission just to see Angela Lansbury's excellent work in it. She was phenomenal. The film itself is extraordinary, dreamlike at times, and builds up to a very tense climax. Not for everyone, but rewarding to those who want something unusual or offbeat. One of my favorite mystery film noir thrillers is Blue Velvet. It is beautiful, scary, and intoxicating. The cast, story, setting, sound, score ... everything is working in this gem. And you've got some wonderful set pieces such as innocent and curious Jeffrey Beaumont pretending to be the bug man to gain access to Dorothy's home ... it feels like they took Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys and mixed them with pulp thrillers. Wonderful and dangerous stuff.

[@Carbonara812]

On a related note, Criterion will FINALLY be releasing one of the few David Lynch films not in there yet, the lushly dark, amazingly soundtracked "Lost Highway" set for release October 11!!!

[@alechall7082]

Good to know, thanks for this.

[@ronbuil6923]

Lost Highway was shyyyyyttteeeee

[@thiscorrosion900]

@@ronbuil6923No it wasn't. Anyway, the Criterion edition is fantastic, a truly restored version of the film and soundtrack.

[@mk1gti]

This was so wonderful watching Kyle go through the movies on the shelf, hopefully we will see more of this. He mentioned Soderbergh, one movie of his that is one of my all time favorites, on my list of 'desert island discs' is a movie called 'Schizopolis', he went off and made this one his own, without any Hollywood involvement other than actors he brought in who were personal friends and also from Baton Rouge LA, where 'Sex, Lives and Videotape' was originally filmed. It's a comedy that can be re-watched multiple times and you will always find something new in it, something thought provoking and reflective. I would encourage everyone to take a look at it, truly a remarkable film among remarkable films.

[@toddfisk1592]

It’s my belief that Schiz. Saved his career. He needed to free himself from being a(waning) ‘art film’ director. After that he was able to restart both his, and Clooneys (nipple Batman) career by doing OUT OF SIGHT. An American Classic film.

[@ManCave1972]

Great actor, lovely guy. Talented, humble and grateful. What a career.

[@littleghostfilms3012]

Great picks!! Alain Delon was(is) a stunningly handsome star who always seemed to contain some hidden secret behind those blue eyes. Le Samourai is my favorite Melville/Delon film. Angela Landsbury in The Manchurian Candidate gives one of the most terrifying portraits of a power mad person ever put on screen! Kyle seems like such an affable person, like he would chat with anyone.

[@jonhinson5701]

Angela Lansbury does an incredible job as the villain in "The Manchurian Candidate".

[@matbelli]

He seems like such a great guy and like he would be a great friend to have

[@chelsysolis249]

I love how honest he was

[@cristianj.vargasdiaz8921]

What a joyous visit! Kyle is just amazing. His impersonations of John Frankenheimer and David Lynch made my day. Great picks, by the way.

[@honeyglisten]

i think Kyle is just so sweet & endearing. love everything he's been in

[@vksasdgaming9472]

Kale has great expertise and humility about his craft and career. He has never been A-list superstar, but always dependable performer and that is all good by itself.

[@nocultist7050]

Inspiration with "Being there" was very clear.

[@donwalheim3050]

What a great, genuine guy. That Sellers Chauncey Gardner character inspired Dougie Jones is such a chef’s kiss!

[@vicsummers]

I genuinely forget he plays Mr. C while watching Twin Peaks, he's unbelievable

[@ZexoZ8]

Love this. I, myself being a film producer writer, grew up with Kyle and his movie picks. My word would be... Kyle, You and David Lynch DUNE is actually very good. Weirdly I still like it more than the current production of it. There are certain problems with David Lynch DUNE, and I know the history of the production, but for tome of the story... So far done way better than the current Dune. Blue Velvet... What can you say. A giant bomb when originally released BUT look at the artist impact ever since. I loved it from day one I saw it in the 1980's.

[@Malvenu418]

Villeneuve's Dune is a gorgeous film but, to me at least, kind of wooden and soulless. Lynch's Dune certainly had issues but I consider it the better of the two. The casting was unbelievable, I loved the look of the film, the soundtrack, all of it. I get a lot of flak from my brother on this. He looks at me when I say I prefer Dune 84 as though I were mentally deficient in some deep and unfortunate way. Oh well, I'll stick to my guns. Dune 84, Blade Runner, Alien, 2001, 2010, and Outland put me firmly on track as a lifelong sci-fi fan. I remember when my parents rented Dune on VHS. It came with a bookmark with a glossary of Dune vocabulary called 'Terminology of the Imperium' Wish I still had it!

[@ZexoZ8]

@@Malvenu418 Holy smokes, man. Are you my doppelganger?... Lol... I agree the current DUNE is extremely stunning.... HOWEVER, if I didn't already know the story and just watched this current Dune. I would be so lost. There was like no story to it. I'd be like "Ah, what just hapened? I really don't get it." Sensory overload is one thing. BUT STORY, man! Never compromise on the story and character development. The current Dune was excectuted so wrongly I believe. The Hans Zimmer score was too over the top. In every scene. Give me Toto and Brian Eno. Thumbs up, my friend.

[@Malvenu418]

@@ZexoZ8 I concur! All the exposition in the Lynch movie was truly necessary. That's also why the they included the Terminology sheet with VHS copies back in the day. They really wanted people unfamiliar with Herbert to understand what was going on.

[@MiddleAgedNerd]

Holy cow, here I've been thinking all these months that there was something wrong with me, but I've found others who agree. I've loved Lynch's Dune since seeing it multiple times in the theater as a 14-year old in 1984. I saw the new one and though I like the visuals and some of the performances, but agree with the wooden and soulless that Matthew Brooks mentions here. And that can't be Oscar Isaac's real facial hair. If that's really his hair then he's got an incredible talent to grow a beard that (to me, anyway) looks fake in almost every scene. Didn't hate it - I just prefer Lynch's Dune.

[@blizpix]

Agreed, I don't really feel a need to rewatch the newer version, but I could rewatch Lynch's Dune many times. It's funny, I'm in my early 30s and didn't even hear of Dune until my teens, but I just have a soft spot for the earnestness of 80s movies.

[@Hoogsniv420]

Holy shit the greatest is on.

[@pumkinheadfanvhsforever6087]

So awesome! Such a big fan! I think I've either owned or own every home video release of Blue Velvet! Such a underrated gem and one of my go to examples of Neo-Noir! More people need to watch it!

[@astrogallotron]

I want to see Anthony Hopkins' David Lynch impressions 👏

[@vdochev]

Kyle MacLachlan is a great actor. Not only did he NOT fail David Lynch's Dune, I think he's one of the main reasons we still talk about that film today. Dune failed because of the studio. The "ingredients" were there, but the "recipe" (aka producers) was flawed. It's so cool that David Lynch didn't turn his back on cinema after Dune, but he started right away on a project that he was passionate about and executed it flawlessly. As Kyle says, they just did what they do best, they were in their comfort zones and it shows. And also huge credits to Laura Dern in Blue Velvet. Her performance was legendary as always.

[@cherijoseph7819]

Kyle has consistently been a great yet humble actor. Nice to know he has such great taste. Since I read Dune and already loved David Lynch's quirky ass. I never understood the hate that the first film version Dune got.

[@despayre3914]

I love the Dune books, Kyle and Lynch.....but I do understand people having a problem with that Dune movie....it just wasn't what it was supposed and should have been.

[@gbpooky]

the david lynch dune has a lot of great qualities. excellent costumes and set design, fantastic casting, good acting in general. first half is solid in my mind. i like the addition of the bene gesserit interacting with the guild navigator. even sting was a good choice. but theres a lot that i think plays to its detriment, likely from studio pressure and lynch's waning interest in making/finishing a blockbuster. it plays into the hollywood stereotype of the heroe's journey that dune is all about subverting, they replace the weirding way entirely with those silly voice weapons, and made it even dumber by making it so the fremen had to scream "muad'dib" into the megaphone to attack which is dumb as hell. was really a mockery of the reasoning behind the war in the end of dune 1, and the removal of the weirding way cause a major plot hole about paul being born the messiah against his will. the pacing in the second half of the film is also really bad and the ending when it rains is kind of an insult to the idea of resource conservation behind the story. i really genuinely love a lot of things about the film but it is seriously flawed. i don't have a source on hand but apparently lynch's original cut was 4 hours or so and execs made him cut it to just over 2 hours, which make a lot of sense if you've seen the film

[@Eupolemos]

Oh man - that was a good time watching this vid. Going down memory lane with Kyle. It always makes me very happy that Cooper's actor is so pleasant in real life (or as close to real life as a video like this gets)

[@H3len50]

I have loved this man for decades as an actor and he also comes across as a great human-being. I too could hear him talk all day about movies.

[@penbucket]

That was one of my favorites of these. Been following his career since Blue Velvet. He's a delight to listen to.

[@stringstaffan4]

Love him as Ray Manzarek in "The Doors" film by Oliver Stone!

[@stringstaffan4]

@REGGIE JOHNSON It's great!

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Try acid, Ray

[@isaacmartinez6904]

Kyle does have good taste in movies.

[@mattpiechocki8874]

Against the Wall, which Kyle MacLachlan mentions that he was in, is a superb film, and criminally underseen. Can't recommend it highly enough.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Very true, back when HBO still did some fine movies.

[@italianplastic23]

'Against the wall' was great ...I rented it from the 'video van' and got someone to copy it for me back in the 90's also rented Kyle's 'Roswell' movie from the same van. aside from this though....my introduction to Kyle Mac was the B-movie sci-fi /action 'the Hidden' ( which i love )

[@JG-gg9wk]

Looking good, very nice picks. These clips always leaves me with viewing suggestions. Loved his comments on David Lynch, among my favorite Directors.

[@DeeMarie111]

Just rewatched SL&V. AmAzing film. Love Kyle, my 80s crush 4eva

[@drewmcgill5290]

What a treasure this man is! Love his stories and his picks too

[@pnwtreehugger806]

Loved this. Maclachlan is such a charmer, one of my favorite actors. Ask an actor a question and he'll give you his credits applies here. Oh, don't listen to him diminishing his work in "Dune," he was fantastic in it.

[@alisdairmckenzie]

My favourite film of all time - seen it 100+ times at least..... Blue Velvet

[@SpoookyBooogie]

Hey Criterion social media manager 👋 That last story is exactly what I think we all wamt to see more of! I'm sure that info is accesible through other interviews but its nice to get a summary alongside behind-the-scenes stories! Keep up the great work

[@browe]

Ugh. I'm such a Kyle MacLachlan fanboi. Loved this piece. "... as tough as he is, looking--that way... Gave me hope." Hah! Ooh, 'Dune' is so dear to my heart, and so much of that magic is down to Kyle's performance. I'll take on all haters. 😄

[@whatevershebrings]

Finally, someone whose name I recognize and is appropriately 'cast' for the series. A great pick, with interesting anecdotes. Looks a bit like Jack Lemmon, whoever lit this one. BTW, closet watchers--has anyone else noticed how well stocked it is? And alas, we're treated to an end credit roll after twelve years and 264 of these Closet Picks. (Self) Congratulations, Crytearsagain!

[@kathyjuneart]

A few of my favorites as well. He is a great actor. Suave and a perfect 'everyman'!

[@YesYouAreAbsolutelyCorrect]

The Circle Rouge, that's the choice. What a gorgeous movie, every frame is perfect.

[@heinzvoll7798]

Great episode! When I watched le cercle rouge for the first time it felt like a 1950s Tarantino movie. And Blue Velvet is still my favourite David Lynch film.

[@dylanmcdermott1110]

I'll have to check out Le Cercle Rouge.

[@bizarronick6120]

right in the middle of a twin peaks rewatch and this little gem appears for a smoke break.

[@toddhill7483]

Gratitude to Kyle for this video. Will always appreciate his excellent work in Blue Velvet and The Doors.

[@brianjanson3498]

Blue Velvet is a classic. Also, Kafka is one of my favorite authors and they nailed The Trial. Orson's interpretation was good, but David Hugh Jones's film with Kyle, Anthony Hopkins, and Jason Robarts was more in tone with the novel, and I liked it a lot more.

[@Lettuce_Play]

Another one of THE best Criterion Closet Picks with a fun actor (I liked him in Showgirls, Flintstones and The Hidden). This was one of the more longer sessions, so I really appreciated that.

[@davidroberts1026]

Smart, talented, funny, cool, weird, and nice (in no particular order). What great qualities to possess! Long time big fan--thanks Kyle for all the memorable and outstanding performances (and the stories)!

[@jamesfarrington9030]

Man, havent seen him in years. Always liked him.

[@user-kl3fm3mk6u]

After having watched at least 20 of these it seems Being There has had a tremendous influence on so many actors and filmmakers. Worth another watch!

[@thiscorrosion900]

Anything with Peter Sellers is inspiring. As troubled as he was, he was a consummate artist. Same for me with anything with Sir Alec Guinness.

[@johnnydeutschemark3620]

Having had the good fortune to have worked with Kyle, I always tell people : the reason Kyle MacLachlan has has such a long career is he is not only superb actor he is just a fantastic guy, everyone wants to work with nice people, so they call him.

[@jamesg872]

It's always interesting to me to hear how critical both David Lynch and Kyle are about Dune. There are so many wonderful components to that film that I love.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

I love the echo on the voices!

[@adamgates1142]

It's an interesting failure imo

[@DoctorSess]

It’s better than it gets credit for. Flawed and rushed in the second act but not nearly as bad as people say it is.

[@Raelworld]

I think probably a lot of it comes from David not having the final cut... they both can imagine how much better the film could have been.

[@stevenscott953]

I love these videos so much, especially as I keep adding to my collection. This one is a lot of fun

[@viso9043]

Coincidentally, this video just appeared after David's weather report in my youtube feed today. 😁

[@questioneverything2442]

A true legend of cinema, thank you!

[@Advent3546]

I need footage of Kyle Maclachlan and Sir Anthony Hopkins trading David Lynch impressions

[@isabelaoliveira9270]

Loved that he picked "The Manchurian candidate" 👏🏾

[@georgeorwell2296]

What I love most about Kyle is that it feels like he just stumbled into the industry because of David Lynch. He could have been just another struggling Actor and Lynch gave him centre stage. That friendship is more valuable than all the spice in Arrakis.

[@ACD1994]

I love that Kyle picked one of his own films, as a favorite.

[@CinHotlanta]

Kyle is so awesome, would love to have lunch with him and hear ALL the stories

[@movieweb]

God bless Kyle MacLachlan haha Delightful to just hear him talk

[@davidk1493]

What a charming and thoughtful guy. Thanks for the presentation.

[@davedalton1273]

"The Manchurian Candidate" is a masterpiece. Why it isn't on more film makers' and film historians' lists of the best movies ever is way beyond me. It may be the greatest exploration of Cold War paranoia, as well as a dissection of the extremes where the Left and Right meet, committed to film. Will leave you shell shocked and breathless. Frank Sinatra (he produced it), Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh and Angela Lansbury, in a bravura performance, head up a brilliant cast. Watch this movie. You will not be disappointed!

[@theoldman2821]

I find it a flawed masterpiece. One example is Janet Leigh's immediate fascination with Sinatra's character. I think Frankenheimer's masterpiece from his "Trilogy of anxiety in the nuclear age films" films is the overlooked "Seconds." And of course "Seven Days in May" is also excellent though the weakest of three.