Nicolas Winding Refn - What's In My Bag?

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

I think people misunderstand Refn sometimes. He is not a snob or pretentious. He is just an odd guy, who is out of place wherever he goes ;)

[@luizspindola]

what i like the most is his honesty... He didn't pretend like he knew everything. He basically just said he didn't know shit about ska and bought records based on their covers! props to Nic!

[@Re4mation4ever]

Just watched TOTDY. Funny seeing him pull out the ska as the first thing - the scene of Damian jamming out has to be one of my favorite scenes of all time

[@bileductable]

For all the people who think he's pretentious or whatever, at least appreciate that in today's Hollywood mono-culture he's choosing to make movies that are different and he doesn't want to be like the factory-line directors, most of whom have no discernible personality.

[@johnappleseed8369]

Pretentious? WTF?

[@persianskeptic4814]

He seems perfectly normal to me . I don't get why people call him pretentious under every video he is in .

[@perpetualloading]

Pickle I guess. he's certainly original, I'll give you that.

[@0oidiedinatimemachineo024]

yeah I think he does come across as kinda "pretentious" (sometimes.. not here at all though) but a lot of artist type people are like that.. and I totally agree with what you are saying Refn basicaly does whatever the hell he wants to do with his movies which is fucking awesome.

[@emmaduncan2991]

That he has the rights to probably Vincent Price's best film, "Witchfinder general" if he remakes it, I'll be numb with joy!

[@persianskeptic4814]

I don't get why people call him pretensious . He seems perfectly normal to me

[@swordoflight56]

He's just Danish.

[@petewadesays12]

Because he makes good movies, is foreign, and talks properly.

[@flazeda8743]

He's not forcing himself to smile so compared to Hollywood folks he look cold I guess lol.

[@misoulian13]

Alejandro Jodorowsky is his spiritual advisor. Need I say more?

[@defoperator7993]

He has a kind of pretentiousness that’s enjoyable, like a friendly version

[@adrianac3258]

Great taste in music and great director!!

[@brwi1]

His picks pretty much sum up his filmmaking, "I thought this looked cool so I went with it"

[@neonronin69]

brwi1 peanut butter and fucking jealous. The guy has talent! His movies are tastefully made.

[@vishnu2407]

@@neonronin69 agreed. i mean, Jodorowsky loves, LOVES him. That's saying something

[@knuckledragger5493]

i was expecting just a ton of red LED strip lights

[@vegacast]

great thank you for invite movie directors.

[@nolancross9594]

I love that the Ska became Damian’s music in Too Old To Die Young!

[@GraphicPup]

nice shorts fam

[@emmaduncan2991]

I love watching these things, mostly because, I'm reminded how much I miss old school record stores, and vinyl.

[@LiTTleGaBi21]

I was watching old episodes of What's In My Bag and didn't think it could get better until I saw this new episode with NWR.

[@superrmrcool]

I'd like to imagine what American Psycho would have looked like under Nick's direction GOD DAMN IT

[@rth_6185]

if they ever do a remake...

[@collybeans586]

wow really cool idea. would love to see that. american psycho is one of my favorites.

[@_WESTSIDE_]

scarface by nwr

[@superrmrcool]

xBastardx Jesus Christ. IMAGINE. Slow zoom in - to a close up shot hold it for tension Well he's come a long way from Pusher and that's really inspiring for anyone.

[@_WESTSIDE_]

itd be dope man plus the director dropped out of the remake

[@igbyrigby]

I too am a fan of DIANE Warwick and SKAR music.

[@modestmole9959]

Gaspar Noe wats in my bag? Plzzz

[@amoeba]

That would be outstanding!

[@octavioandrestejeirocarril6133]

You really don't know what Gaspar is abut...

[@stoyanstoikov8822]

Probably porn...

[@octavioandrestejeirocarril6133]

If you don't see beyond what's on the image, well it's normal to call it porn... Same thing goes for Von Trier...

[@JustAMacGuffin]

Nothing. Nothing is in Gaspar's bag because he's a nihilist.

[@NeonNans]

My absolute favourite director

[@kamerarosak]

I would like to see an episode with Mads Mikkelsen, one of Refn favorite actor..

[@Pandamasque]

0:46 this features heavily in Too Old to Die Young.

[@Shrimpmullet]

Whats the name of the song

[@andresgajardo9273]

I really like Refn's movies. He is in search of an experience of something different, he creates something aesthetically and psychologically provoking, unlike the big majority of directors who make the same movies over and over with the mandatory politically correct layer on top

[@louisxD]

Based Refn

[@odhones]

Great films Weird Guy

[@xenussister]

That box set compilation at about 3:20, right after Dionne Warwick, is Purple Snow: Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound, released by Numero Group. Good for him!

[@charmicarmicat2981]

He listens to a lot of Gold Ska; I listen to a lot of Gold Ska now because of Too Old To Die Young. It’s come full circle.

[@thomaszampino6369]

I love, the Pusher trilogy, Valhalla rising, Bronson and Drive

[@TheABElia]

Not a fan of 'Only God Forgives'? I love it. That being said, I've watched 'The Neon Demon' three times and it still doesn't click with me.

[@louloulou8911]

well he is a millionaire, no surprise he bought the whole shop. Really great picks though, top lad

[@danskyder1564]

L J I doubt he's particularly rich. Neon Demon was made for under 10m and made about 3 😬

[@FrogChoir]

@@danskyder1564 Drive also had an 18m budget and made about 80m. I doubt he's going hungry any time soon.

[@ichidome]

he’s bankrupted studios in the past...

[@stephenjolly5990]

Good choices - especially Emika.

[@DiamorphineDeath]

Two Johnny Thunders and The Heartbreakers picks, very rad. Had no idea what to expect his tastes to be, but he's worthy based solely on those two. Good stuff.

[@heavysoulbrutha]

That Dionne Warwick record is excellent. Some super cool Beatles covers on it! Coltrane in Mono... Jimmy Smith... Peggy Lee... Good Stuff!!!

[@rigsby1454]

I get the impression Refn just loves taking the piss.

[@ayyykassie]

i wish nicolas widing refn would buy me a record...

[@neonatalpenguin]

Whoever edits these videos is absolutely smashing it.

[@amoeba]

Thanks! We have a few editors, but this one was all Jacob. He's awesome.

[@EnryMusica]

Refn was already in my good books but after praising Dione Warrick he just went to galactic level with me!!!

[@cuzcuzcuzcuzcuzcuz]

The Julie London record is brilliant and you can find a copy for $10 at most record stores

[@SeparateWay]

Heartman adding to his collection.

[@georgerafael]

Reminds me of an old friend from art school. Heck, everyone in art school was like this. Not pretentious, just direct, just himself.

[@fernfernisfernie]

Has he done an actual sci fi movie yet? Or maybe that spy movie he mentioned takes place in space or something. Really enjoyed this episode. More directors please!

[@johnwaters5675]

He cites Valhalla Rising as his sci-fi film in terms of subtext, even though, yes, on the face of it, is a viking actioner.

[@hectorkinghorn7743]

Big bloody bag you have there Refn to fit all your stuff in.

[@Marcsovncs]

some cool stuff i'll be looking for, pretty good episode the dude seems nice

[@laccarialaccata2830]

He bought the rights to the Witchfinder General! That's a remake I'd watch..

[@kanecarlson9476]

I like sounds of spaceships.

[@programclu1]

what a guy. fuck the haters on here. Refn is a hero.

[@LNBBNL789]

Is John Zorn on your list too? Please contact him to do one of these episodes. Would be awesome!

[@SuperKee77]

A version of Witchfinder General by Nicolas Winding Refn? Count me in!

[@rodrigopacheco12]

i wish i was this kind of person, the one that just grabs anything that catches their eye. I need to know what im buying

[@GREENLIGHTFILMMAKING]

love his #movies

[@th3thiiird3y3]

The Temptations. . . . 👏🏾 your mother raised you well.

[@willsi]

Great one.

[@meganzeazas1095]

My first jazz record was The Cat too!!!

[@hellxbaby]

professor giving classes again

[@Pantano63]

He bought rights to remake Witchfinder General, plus he's working on a spy film? Yes, yes. Bring them on, Nicky.

[@ertertwert1]

thanks for having nicolas on. never knew he was so funny

[@luizspindola]

Thank you, Amoeba

[@gable]

The Temptations! Just when I thought NWR couldn't get any cooler!

[@vincybadman871]

Heartman!

[@simiancinema2022]

Fine taste

[@theroverart]

he always comes off as a prick, but goddamm it he’s talented, he is truly one of the best directors of this era

[@emmaduncan2991]

It's cute that he calls ska music "scar"

[@jandro]

pure K I N O

[@djtrishm]

great picks

[@DearMrsWings]

Nicolas please direct an episode of The Get Down

[@Jadty]

+20 likes from Heartman.

[@rhuntsinger8899]

his movie Valhalla Rising is the only germanic/norse movie worth a damn. amazing film

[@jimmyvanilla5285]

Wonder when that spy movie is being made?

[@littlelumpshaft888]

Ska makes sense now why he was curious about it cause he used a couple ska songs for too old to die young

[@outherefilms]

People say Drive is his best, nope the Pusher trilogy is his best work.

[@vjaceslavsjanens6966]

Is that Cliff Martinez there he’s talking to in the end? 😮

[@binkytube]

His turtle face is hilarious.

[@PDBO]

Wide range of musical tastes: skar, jarzz, purnk, Mortown, Perggy Lee. Wish I could go to Amoebra.

[@shaunnewport5763]

Any chance you could track down Matt Skiba, I'd be really interested to see his selections...? Or any of the Alkaline Trio guys for that matter, just Matt's probably going to be around with Blink.

[@triciabrown3035]

Since he claimed to have bought the rights to remake "The Witchfinder General" I wish he'd hurry up and remake the movie, and if you ever get a chance to see the original with Vincent Price, I highly reccomend you watch it! Great Film.

[@MaddestMousse]

Where the movies at Nic!?

[@friendlier]

Neon Demon is a camp masterpiece. If you're taking it seriously, you're missing the boat.

[@BruceWayne-zj1kw]

friendlier to you

[@marcusmorgan2373]

He likes the word "groovy"....

[@NicoleBe]

People: “He’s not as pretentious as it seems” Me: “Refn has a bag?”

[@jorgep1]

Cliff came up!

[@thewhat531]

"Du' så glad" - Tonni

[@nikitalavrenov8048]

Is the Cliff he's talking to behind the camera Cliff Martinez?

[@kre_dopeprod.3766]

Spy movie omg... where is it?

[@Veganluke]

Groovy.

[@danielnicoletti4408]

W E A K C H I N

[@NF-xy6br]

Feeling this

[@nathanisaksson]

Luckily he’s a director, not a cage fighter.

[@doo9722]

I want NWR to buy me a vinyl

[@nicolasbertin8552]

I always thought his name was because someone misspelled "FERN" along the way...

[@RedrumRowan]

I hear his real name is Fixthe Fernback

[@nosha47]

But does the skar djent?

[@mi7hrandir]

It seems that Winding Refn listen brass music mainly. I listen Peggy Lee due to Fallout 3, by the way.

[@allofthemmilkingwithgreenf7493]

He picked a ton of records, some weird ones too.

[@WereHistoryFilms]

Should've let cliff do the episode with Nic

[@amoeba]

We tried! The timing didn't end up working out.

[@theactorjohnlarroquette]

i love skar

[@PumpkinKingNigga]

I love Refn but fr dont wear a blazer and a shirt with shorts

[@PanGrotto]

I'm sure the guy knows more about fashion than you do and it looks great on him actually. + the guy is an artist so what do you expect ?

[@PumpkinKingNigga]

Maxblind20 No he does not.

[@PanGrotto]

ハレルヤ W h i t e N o i s e 人生は無意味です He does. you think he doesn't know that people were gonna mention his shorts ? He's not as dumb as you perceive him to be.

[@PumpkinKingNigga]

Maxblind20 I dont perceive him to be dumb, I think he is highly intelligent.

[@PanGrotto]

my point being that Mr. Refn is a director who seems to heavily emphasize on aesthetics in his work so I'm sure he knows quite a bit about fashion.

[@scaredypicker]

I actually thought Neon Demon was a fucking great movie. I also like his taste in Johnny Thunders. Respect.

[@bacht4799]

I understand those who doesn’t like that movie or another movies from except Drive and one of the Pusher movies.. but personally I really like his stuff used to say he makes be proud of being danish “ yeah I know it’s stupid but it’s shouldn’t taking that seriously “ but he is great indeed in my book 😎👌

[@TheJaekism]

This isn’t Pauly Shore?

[@randomprimate]

Dude just dropped like $600!

[@cacemphaton]

wrt TOTDY, isnt it Rocksteady, not Ska...?

[@GiulioGulizzi]

what's the name of the font to minute 0:26 ?

[@amoeba]

Cabernet

[@ninasoto2274]

please get Gaspar Noe to do this

[@harrytighe686]

This man is a fucking genius

[@antihinduismisbased]

Which emika song is played here?

[@zainsaqib3702]

if you haven't seen William Freidkin interview him, it's fucking hilarious

[@CVManolo]

Do one of this videos with Damien Chazelle, please!!! :3

[@changstein]

The ultimate patrician