Patton Oswalt's Closet Picks

[@ehhhhhhhhhh]

Just 'cause I know I'll want to come back to Patton's picks in the future: 0:00 Forty Guns (1957, Western) Samuel Fuller 0:48 Detour (1945, Film Noir) Edgar G. Ulmer 1:32 Female Trouble (1974, Comedy/Crime) John Waters 2:00 The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice (1952, Drama) Yasujirō Ozu 2:26 Le Samouraï (1967, Crime) Jean-Pierre Melville 2:58 Frownland (2007, Comedy) Ronald Bronstein 3:28 Paleflower (1964, Action) Masahiro Shinoda 4:02 Dekalog (1989, Drama Mini Series) Krzysztof Kieślowski 4:17 One False Move (1992, Crime) Carl Franklin

[@mickael486]

I saw only one of these movies. One False Move. It's very good.

[@malachismith6444]

Thank you for this!

[@Eriugena8]

haha thanks

[@TelekineticDjentlmen]

Gotta love those movies beloved by a man who has gotten away with murdering his ex wife

[@subosgotit]

@elbob17 Trying to educate you?

[@KinoBrava]

"Whoa! Fuck me up, Ozu!" Quick, someone put that on a t-shirt!

[@OldBluesChapterandVerse]

And make sure you spell “whoa” correctly when you do.

[@n9195v]

I read his book on being addicted to movies. He's an og citerion collection supporter. The book is a memoir and he literally notes when Criterion Collection movies started coming out. I'm so happy he's in the closet

[@SolidTryThough]

The sheer amount of film he saw is staggering. And that he kept record of it is even more insane. Dude loses his mind seeing to many movies lolz.

[@malachismith6444]

Thanks for this comment. Just looked up his book and bought it. I’m not a reader but I can’t wait for this!

[@TheBritomart]

A great read, love Patton

[@bshef3424]

-Forty Guns (western) -Detour (Film Noir) -Female Trouble (John Waters) -The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice (Yasujirō Ozu) -Frownland (yikes!) -Paleflower (Japanese crime) -Dekalog: aka-The Ten Commandments and The Decalogue-1989 Polish drama television miniseries directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski -One false move (Carl Franklin,Bill Paxton, crime Film) -

[@tiananesbitt7156]

Can’t shop when I’m too excited!

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Don't forget Le Samourai!

[@francesca3731]

Thank you ❤

[@thepaulhenderson]

Criterion needs to make longer, uncut edits of these available. Especially when it comes to people like Patton who obviously know their shit. P.S. He's this way with comic books, too!

[@artirony410]

yeah legit I wish the Elvis Mitchell episode was 2 hours long just because in 5 minutes of him talking I could already feel my film IQ multiplying

[@fakeyawns]

I heard he's also the same with hentai!

[@JaesadaSrisuk]

Yeah, I would gladly watch hour-long versions closet videos or (especially) listen to them in podcast form.

[@ocpd23]

I thought he was that way only with the New York Giants

[@bruce4303]

@@ocpd23 Nice call

[@andruwxx]

Patton gets an invite but Rich Evans is continually shut out. I want an RLM in the closet vid.

[@afjkidd5]

That would be a dream come true.

[@OceanBlooms]

That would be 95% Jay running the show.

[@DamnWow]

There’s already a Rich Evans closet picks vid! Many actually! It’s called Best of the Worst

[@tracymurray6840]

I don't know much about Rich Evans, but I would like to see Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick from The Venture Brothers in that closet, I want to know what movies inspire them, and believe it or not, I would like to see some KZbin and TikTok content creators, particularly in the performing arts, be invited also.

[@PASTRAMIKick]

the connection has been established, Patton must open the doors of the closet to A list celeb Rich Evans.

[@corbinmarkey466]

Patton Oswalt and Bill Hader should start a movie podcast. I would listen to nothing but that.

[@brandothecatmeow]

That would be stellar

[@jackanaples]

That would be a great podcast.

[@Megarobotsquadron]

Bill wouldn't stop giggling

[@gking407]

Is Bill a nerd of the same herd as Patton?

[@jackanaples]

@@gking407 Yes. His show BARRY is loaded with film references of the kind that any cinema aficionado would recognize and laugh at.

[@fernandooliveiralino]

Actually, Ozu used to pan quite a bit in his earlier films, but still, so damn funny! In my mind I'd never imagined I'd hear the words "Fuck me up Ozu". God bless you, Patton.

[@roncinephile]

Surprised this episode wasn't an hour long knowing Patton's film nerdiness.

[@zwartekatsite]

It probably was before they edited it.

[@Ian-ge9uo]

Legend goes he’s still there right now

[@GrantKanigan]

RELEASE THE DIRECTORS CUT!

[@thehoxhaistbodhisattva7967]

To be fair he's got a pretty damned good book on his favourite films. Even narrates the Audible version himself.

[@Advent3546]

GIVE US THE UNCUT OSWALT!

[@AJ-qq8jo]

Female Trouble is criminally overlooked, I'm glad to see it finally get some recognition. My all-time favourite comedy!

[@ba45742]

The first John Waters movie I saw, and it made me want to watch everything he's ever made

[@TechnicJunglist]

It's wild that John is finally getting a Hollywood star at the age of 77.

[@nicholassgouros8612]

They never pick anything I would pick but finally someone did with Female Trouble

[@colinr0380]

*growling* "They'd better have got me them Cha-cha heels!"

[@Starkardur]

I wouldn't say it's criminally overlooked, it is highly regarded. I think it's more popular among casual fans of John Waters rather than his hardcore fanbase who often praise Multiple Maniacs and Desperate Living above it. Female Trouble in my opinion has the most replay value of any John Water film (even among his latter ones) - it is his most accessible early film.

[@filmbuff2777]

The praise he gave for Bill Paxton was nice. It still saddens me he is no longer with us.

[@ianucci]

I love seeing anyone talk about Bill Paxton. RIP.

[@glyph2011]

He is missed. Such a fantastic actor. 😥 Thank goodness he made his mark on the world and left us such amazing performances.

[@cornbredx]

The work Bill Paxton did with Barnes and Barnes is legendary, and will always be remembered by those who know.

[@Iker122]

He was so great in Young Adult.. a pretty overlooked film

[@mrlazywolf]

Young adult.. one of my favs

[@noureddinehasan]

daddy af

[@TheSpecsShow]

I love that movie

[@conflictmagazine]

Much love for Detour…it always gets overlooked and I have used it to turn others onto Film Noir because it’s like suspect zero…it hits all the beats, covers all the tropes and the best part is the original is public domain so you can send someone home with a copy of the film to start their own collection and then upgrade their copy later.

[@brentstantonfun]

I got to work with Sam Fuller on my 1st Film as a PA. The movie was Imaginary Crimes and the Director, Anthony Drazen found out he could get Sam as an actor for a day, so he wrote a scene into the film just for him. I don’t think he ever intended to have the scene cut into the film. He just wanted to spend a day and work with Sam fuller. Sam was great. He showed up and wore his own clothes for the scene. Spoke what ever He wanted to say. And pretty much did what ever he wanted to do! Lol. It was baffling and funny for a kids first time working on a film. I had no idea what was going on. Lol. And of course Sam held a cigar in his teeth the whole time…. He was the atypical Grumpy ole man who couldn’t be told what to do. Lol. That whole time with him On Set was crazy. Sam did what ever He wanted. Said when the scene was done and then left. He was his own man. And from what I understand, Sam was used to working this way. And was the last of the old Hollywood directors who had this kind of crazy control over his work. Lol. I’ve had a blessed career in film. I was blessed that this was one of my earliest highlights and introductions to the medium and industry I’ve loved and has made me a living.

[@jackbarton7479]

If you haven't already, you should read Patton's memoir Silver Screen Fiend - it's brilliant! It's about his time starting as a stand-up in San Francisco and also watching movies obsessively. Lots more of the heartfelt passion seen here

[@CaesiusX]

He hasn't kept his favorites a secret, but this is his chance to aim a spotlight on a few gems and we benefit!

[@bunkomcdungo]

Patton did it

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Love to see _Detour_ and _Pale Flower_ get recognition! 🙏🏼

[@KingArceus42]

Pale Flower's a great pick. I got it as a blind buy and it's absolutely mesmerising.

[@altohippiegabber]

Patton Oswalt, forever in our hearts!❤ And he's still alive.

[@jonnyquest7099]

Unlike his first wife.... look it up

[@Malkav65]

@@jonnyquest7099What did that comment add

[@queenmonicaSHEHER]

@@Malkav65it added context.

[@charlied7845]

Unfortunate for us. He's terrible.

[@bobgrunsdigger]

@@Malkav65 it added that Patton Oswalt fed his wife deadly drugs until she overdosed and died which kind of makes him a murderer...... allegedly

[@teddykgb9971]

LOVE Carl Franklin. One False Move & Devil in a Blue Dress are SO good. Apparently, Patton worked with Carl on Manhunt (about the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated Lincoln), which was originally supposed to come out this month, but I'm guessing got pushed back because of the strikes 😕

[@TangoDelta70]

I would listen to him talk about Films nonstop! Always a pleasure to listen to someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about something get excited about it!

[@ThegnLyriam]

Patton Oswald just needs his own show where he reviews films. I would watch that.

[@technodroog]

"Whoa, fuck me up, Ozu!!" - should be a t-shirt, innit? i'd buy it.

[@Gabriel-gv1mx]

Outstanding selections. Detour is a perfect example of how to make a peerlessly good movie without a bulging budget.

[@ryanmartin6580]

Wow. First, WALL-E joins the Criterion Collection. And now, so does Ratatoing. Pixar must be so proud.

[@robertrosati6704]

I always admire everyone's restraint in the closet. If I ever got the opportunity to go into the Criterion Collection closet, I would walk out with 100+ movies.

[@MrDrProfessorPurple]

The Safdie's beg to differ haha. Those guys went absolutely feral.

[@artirony410]

glad to see some love for Detour. Its not the best film noir, but I think its such a perfect distillation of the genre into a short run time

[@paulesper2869]

Amoeba Records needs to get on it and do an episode of What's In My Bag? with this guy. He's always making reference to his gen-x music tastes in his standup specials and I'd be very interested to see what he picks out at that store and the stories/info that he'll attach to each pick.

[@JordanNMovies]

I just remembered his book “Silver Screen Fiend”…the book on his addiction to movies. Surprised he hasn’t been here years ago😂

[@cinefiend4059]

Thank you for finally inviting Patton who is such a true lover of cinema

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

As opposed to the genius artists they usually invite?

[@petertaylorarts]

I love this man, I love John Waters. This was beautiful.

[@fcon2123]

"Frown Land" sounds more like the title of a Patton Oswalt comedy set.

[@MrUndersolo]

I only own one of these ("Le Samouraï"), and have only seen one of them ("One False Move"). Thank you for coming out of that closet, Mr. Oswalt! 😮

[@skyblueerik]

Detour? If i didn't love Patton already id love him for this pick.

[@youngspook9461]

This was a charming interview. I didn't know Patton had such great film taste but I'm not surprised!

[@christopherpaul7588]

I'm happy you mentioned Eraserhead. It's one of my all-time favorite movies. I'll have to check out the Melville. I've been meaning to watch his films!

[@DamnWow]

Ratatouille Criterion 4K confirmed… right? I’m sure he did closet picks right after his commentary track

[@DamnWow]

Jk I feel like Patton probably has an internship at Criterion just for fun

[@apseudonym]

yesss when he talks about ozu and then pale flower! my favourites

[@brettplaxton190]

I was waiting to see if he’d grab Blast of Silence. The way he spoke about that film in his book Silver Screen Fiend made me want to watch it, totally worth it!

[@Advent3546]

I could listen to Patton Oswalt talk movies for hours.

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

Same idea too 😁😁😁

[@Bogeyman19DidNotScareMyAss]

I couldn’t. He’s disgusting at best.

[@jakelachance4408]

What an exciting life you must lead. 😬🙄🤔😴

[@jypsyjewels2854]

he's the best!

[@charlied7845]

​@@Bogeyman19DidNotScareMyAssSame here. He's insufferable.

[@theghosty99]

Patton Oswalt riffing on Ozu's love of wide, still shots is something I really really need more of in my life, it seems.

[@isaacmartinez6904]

Patton Oswalt has some good choices like Pale Flower, The Flavor Of Green Tea Over Rice and Le Samourai. He even mentioned one of his favorite Kurosawa movie Ikiru in one interview years ago.

[@CR055FIRE]

if you add up everyone's picks from every video it would be the same 50 movies over and over

[@Gobear1]

@@CR055FIRE Not necessarily--Bill Hader recommended Salo (facetiously, of course.). That's not a film many people can watch twice.

[@CR055FIRE]

@@Gobear1 i'm just annoyed with all film recommendations that are pre-1979 with old people especially, as if film, as an art form, hasn't advanced passed whatever boring over-rated movie they were inspired by 60+ years ago

[@Gobear1]

@@CR055FIRE You must be unfamiliar with Criterion. Their films span the ages from the silent era to today. One of PO's picks in this video is Frownland from 2007. They just released Triangle of Sadness, an Academy Award nominee from last year! I'm guessing you also don't like films in black and white or that have subtitles.

[@toddpinkstonisgod]

@@CR055FIREUmm, maybe the Criterion Collection isn’t for you is that’s what you think of “old” movies, mate.

[@tectorgorch8698]

That scene in OFM is the one we ALWAYS remember. P.O. is the man. But you -- I mean Everybody -- already knew that.

[@mdirfanahuuk9879]

Patt lead me to Blast of Silence. Man what a movie. I am never forgetting that. Cinephile extraordinaire right here.

[@kevinhouse4376]

Patton also led me to "Blast of Silence" via an earlier KZbin video, and I loved that film, too.

[@richardyasushiii3848]

This man knows more about film than most critics or film directors. He should make a film.

[@McRedneck]

GTFO he liked john waters

[@richardyasushiii3848]

@@McRedneck Kinda makes sense. They're both edgy artists.

[@stevebeef4818]

Yes. Pale Flower! Detour! I was so hoping he'd grab Castle of Sand so I could hear his opinion

[@kerningandleading]

I would love to hear Patton Oswalt talk more about great films to watch like this. It’s so fascinating to hear movie buffs nerd out about films that I haven’t heard of.

[@kalerwenisreal1984]

Its a nice collection but not being VHS really makes it quite subpar. Compared to the Victorville film archive this dude has a lot of work to do before he's a real film buff

[@brinsonopinion]

Anyone who loves John Waters, Detour/Ann Savage, AND has noticed that no one ever looks at the very top shelves of the CC closet is my kinda people 😂❤

[@Dexter649]

I met Patton Oswalt in Athens, Georgia! He is one funny guy!

[@uncaringgenius]

Now get the Redlettermedia hack frauds in here. Seeing Rich Evans wax poetic on Tampopo for 19 minutes would be *chefs kiss*.

[@dragline.]

First person I've seen pick Dekalog. Infinite respect.

[@marcjohnson3553]

I could listen to Patton talk about films for hours, love his insights. Great picks!

[@jacksonwright5145]

Love his enthusiasm for film. His book, Silver Screen Fiend was pretty good, too!

[@williamgregory1848]

Patton is a cinephile’s cinephile. Him giving film history facts warms my heart 😊

[@MonsieurBooyah]

find someone who loves you like Patton loves movies

[@a.champagne6238]

Love you like someone who remarried only months after your sudden death.

[@erinrising2799]

@@a.champagne6238 his first wife died in April of 2016...he married his second in July of 2017. Calling that only months is just a tad hyperbolic

[@a.champagne6238]

@@erinrising2799 can't exactly call.that "years" now can we?

[@erinrising2799]

@@a.champagne6238 yes, neither years nor "only months" would be accurate

[@PaulC-Drums]

@@a.champagne6238 Wow, it's so WEIRD that he didn't curl up into a miserable ball for at least 3 years before finding love again. Come on man, it's not that strange. I feel like we shouldn't judge Patton for that at all.

[@gregorbingham]

What an adorable character, I think this has been my favourite closet pick, and I have not seen any of these movies either!

[@jaykaufman9782]

I just finished Mr. Oswalt's latest book, about the period of his film obsession. Just give him the closet.

[@magicknight13]

Those Ozu and Pale Flower bits felt like they were meant for me! Hehe! I wish he could've gotten two full bags of movies and we could've watched him for like 30 minutes! He's so interesting and funny and insightful! I've never heard anyone else talk about Pale Flower before, it's definitely underrated

[@bsame]

My favorite wife killer

[@marksmusicobsession]

One False Move is criminally underrated. Good pick PO.

[@johntaylorson7769]

One of the most disturbing opening 10 minutes in any film. But yeah, great flick, awesome cast and Paxton doesn't, um, over Paxton himself.

[@lunanielsen9144]

Dekalog is the greatest piece of television ever

[@michaelbrockman5742]

Patton Oswalt, your in closet visit was flat out brilliant and, yes, I want that Ozu t-shirt!

[@donadams7943]

I just watched Frownland on The Criterion Channel a few days ago. Dore Mann gives an incredible performance as Keith, a man suffering a continuous panic attack.

[@NotMyGumDropButtons.444]

Sam Fuller was a genius // I love Shock Corridor

[@davidsudak5114]

So great to hear a shoutout for Forty Guns here.

[@Flippo___]

ahhh Patton Oswalt is THE person for the criterion closet

[@joeymontgomery1191]

That wheeze at 0:09, though… 😂

[@deakensomoza3305]

Patton Oswalt wants to perform Fantastic Beasts and Patton Oswalt is gonna be in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

[@TheHemingwayLandCompany]

I'm sorry, but...did he see a different version of Pale Flower than I did? Seriously, what scene is he talking about where someone tries to snap someone else out of heroin addiction? Is there an alternate cut to this?

[@naneek2]

Patton Oswalt, forever in our hearts, and still alive!

[@BobbyM817]

RIP Payton Oswalt… it’s a shame Nandor pushed you off that building. You’ll be missed.

[@mickeyruts]

I heard about his tragic fall near a Staten Island Panera Bread.

[@csurampower]

I'm so happy to see Patton survived being kicked off the roof by Nandor!

[@RingoandCarlin]

I thought he would have grabbed It's a Mad mad mad mad world for his collection. It seems like the movie Patton Oswald would have been a fan of

[@MarakanaCacak1989]

i was so expecting: ''Hey. Vsaice here!''

[@ldstof]

1) how to get away with murder 2) the big sleeping pills 3) my wife is dead im sad how did this happen

[@redbeard36]

40 Guns is a great movie. Barbara Stanwyck is such a badass.

[@totallybored5526]

When did Barbra Stanwyck a badly behaved donkey?

[@supecte]

i'm not often enamored by the public personas of even my favorite entertainers, but i have to say - patton touched my heart right there

[@kokoloko8423]

I love his enthusiasm!

[@barefootandindependent]

woah, Frownland is on Criterion?!?!? that's more Vinegar Syndrome style... I've only seen it once, on the big screen. Olympia Film Society... please excuse me, I have to go buy something!!

[@juanaltredo2974]

this guy needs to do a show about movies, hes one of the most knowledgeable guests and he clearly loves movies

[@quenteqmampff8204]

He does, it's called 'Mystery Science Theater'.

[@juanaltredo2974]

is that a podcast or a proper tv show? @@quenteqmampff8204

[@littleghostfilms3012]

Multiple Venn diagrams with Patton on these films. Film culture can embrace both intellectual, and entertainment value, and Patton expresses that so seamlessly!

[@oddpersona22]

One of the best visits i have watched. First time i have seen this guy and he is great👍🌲

[@dblstrikemike]

It would be awesome if you synergized closet picks on KZbin with what’s available on your criterion app! I’d love to stream some of these movies Patton is talking about

[@phillipphinney206]

Patton is a fan of the New Beverly Cinema from way back and, that makes me a fan of him. Guy knows film.

[@dthill96]

I read “silver screen fiend” a few years ago. It’s about time he finally got here!!!

[@appidydafoo]

Thanks for the summary at the end

[@mubiedits]

“I gotta get my John Waters” - Patton Oswalt

[@xrrrismickey]

Just came here to say who cares what this guy has to say.

[@skirblog5119]

Coincidentally Patton shows up last night on the season finale of What We Do In the Shadows. That he played a rat helps him with the vampires … for a bit anyway.

[@gmattimoe]

Patton at Criterion HQ? Ratatouille 4K Edition inbound?

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

Criterion store exclusive lmao

[@SortOfEggish]

"The worst part is the hypocrisy"

[@SuperJNG18]

I've been waiting for this one. After reading Silver Screen Fiend, I knew Patton Oswalt KNOWS HIS SHIT about movies, so what a treat to see that on display here!

[@simonmcguire4290]

First guest to go above eye level - well done Patton 😂

[@Memo2Self]

Paul Schrader has said that you should put your worst violence at the beginning of your movie, because you'll have the entire audience on edge because of what your movie is CAPABLE of, and you never have to top it. "One False Move" is a PERFECT example of this - the first ten minutes are absolutely excruciating, and you're terrified for the rest of the movie.

[@monkeypuzzle2116]

Obviously filmed before he was in that vampire documentary.

[@deaconpeters2994]

Patton Oswalt has some very interesting choices here

[@jamesrana2711]

Thank you for giving top shelf love and attention.

[@Lightraymuse]

Yup, Patton knows his stuff. Could do with a part two from him.