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!

[@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?

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

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!

[@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

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

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

[@knuckledragger5493]

i was expecting just a ton of red LED strip lights

[@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

[@GraphicPup]

nice shorts fam

[@vegacast]

great thank you for invite movie directors.

[@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

[@nolancross9594]

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

[@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.

[@emmaduncan2991]

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

[@NeonNans]

My absolute favourite director

[@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.

[@louisxD]

Based Refn

[@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

[@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...

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@SeparateWay]

Heartman adding to his collection.

[@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.

[@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!

[@stephenjolly5990]

Good choices - especially Emika.

[@ayyykassie]

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

[@EnryMusica]

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

[@odhones]

Great films Weird Guy

[@ertertwert1]

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

[@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..

[@georgerafael]

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

[@GREENLIGHTFILMMAKING]

love his #movies

[@programclu1]

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

[@th3thiiird3y3]

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

[@cuzcuzcuzcuzcuzcuz]

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

[@luizspindola]

Thank you, Amoeba

[@hectorkinghorn7743]

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

[@kanecarlson9476]

I like sounds of spaceships.

[@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

[@PDBO]

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

[@Pantano63]

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

[@SuperKee77]

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

[@willsi]

Great one.

[@vincybadman871]

Heartman!

[@gable]

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

[@LNBBNL789]

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

[@jandro]

pure K I N O

[@emmaduncan2991]

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

[@hellxbaby]

professor giving classes again

[@meganzeazas1095]

My first jazz record was The Cat too!!!

[@binkytube]

His turtle face is hilarious.

[@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

[@Jadty]

+20 likes from Heartman.

[@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 😎👌

[@Veganluke]

Groovy.

[@djtrishm]

great picks

[@simiancinema2022]

Fine taste

[@mi7hrandir]

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

[@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.

[@rhuntsinger8899]

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

[@friendlier]

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

[@BruceWayne-zj1kw]

friendlier to you

[@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.

[@outherefilms]

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

[@littlelumpshaft888]

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

[@danielnicoletti4408]

W E A K C H I N

[@NF-xy6br]

Feeling this

[@nathanisaksson]

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

[@DearMrsWings]

Nicolas please direct an episode of The Get Down

[@theactorjohnlarroquette]

i love skar

[@changstein]

The ultimate patrician

[@NicoleBe]

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

[@marcusmorgan2373]

He likes the word "groovy"....

[@CVManolo]

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

[@Alfredo78666]

Don't open 'til Cannes, its the FARTDORA BOX!

[@jorgep1]

Cliff came up!

[@thewhat531]

"Du' så glad" - Tonni

[@MaddestMousse]

Love scar music.

[@zainsaqib3702]

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

[@harrytighe686]

This man is a fucking genius

[@GREENLIGHTFILMMAKING]

great #filmmaker

[@nicolasbertin8552]

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

[@RedrumRowan]

I hear his real name is Fixthe Fernback

[@bobsbigboy_]

G R O O V Y

[@emmaduncan2991]

I haven't had this much trouble trying to place an accent, since Tommy Wiseau...

[@wendynerd1199]

Danish

[@flanplan5903]

@@wendynerd1199 Danish, but because he's lived in the US for so long.

[@MaddestMousse]

Where the movies at Nic!?

[@jimmyvanilla5285]

Wonder when that spy movie is being made?

[@allofthemmilkingwithgreenf7493]

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

[@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.

[@randomprimate]

Dude just dropped like $600!

[@WereHistoryFilms]

Should've let cliff do the episode with Nic

[@amoeba]

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

[@taufiqhariyadi]

Loovely

[@jonmule-ko4qp]

wtf is skar?

[@thomasharper1927]

It's "Ska" if you wanna look it up. It's basically up beat, hi energy reggae but I'm being very basic with that. Hope I've helped :)

[@creekandseminole]

listen to The Specials. they're a great second wave and band from the UK

[@СлађанаЈосифовић]

dejl kuper ej 'de si ahhaaha

[@nosha47]

But does the skar djent?

[@kre_dopeprod.3766]

Spy movie omg... where is it?

[@nikitalavrenov8048]

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