5 Criterion Closet Picks to See in Case Lav Diaz Gets His Own Episode

5 Criterion Closet Picks to See if Lav Diaz Gets His Own Episode

We highlight five favorite episodes from Criterion’s “Closet Picks,” featuring guests from Ayo Edebiri to Filipino filmmaker Isabel Sandoval.

Lav Diaz and the Criterion Closet

Many cinephiles dream of entering the Criterion Closet. Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz has now been there twice—first in 2023, and again in October 2025. Although his latest episode has not yet been released, Criterion Collection revealed Diaz's picks:

David Lynch’s Lost Highway
Jean-Pierre Melville’s Le Samouraï
Box sets: Letters from Fontainhas: Three Films by Pedro Costa and Ingmar Bergman’s Cinema

The Collection teased, “more to come,” hinting that a “Closet Picks” episode featuring Diaz may be released soon.

Ayo Edebiri’s Joyful Exploration

Comedian and actor Ayo Edebiri approaches the Criterion Closet with childlike excitement:

“Thank you, Criterion, for letting me in the closet. I was disgustingly greedy.”

Her selections cross continents and genres, including:

Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low for its precision
Stanley Donen’s Charade for its charm
Juzo Itami’s The Funeral for biting satire
Charles Burnett’s To Sleep with Anger for bizarre, dark humor

Other Memorable Episodes

The Criterion Closet has welcomed many cinephiles, with episodes revealing unique personal tastes and deep insight into cinema history. Each visit is a cinematic treasure trove, offering perspectives that both cinephiles and casual viewers appreciate.

Author’s summary: The Criterion Closet offers intimate glimpses into filmmakers’ and actors’ cinematic favorites, with Lav Diaz’s upcoming episode highly anticipated by film enthusiasts.

Rolling Stone Philippines — 2025-11-04

5 Criterion Closet Picks to See if Lav Diaz Gets His Own Episode

Lav Diaz and the Criterion Closet

Ayo Edebiri’s Joyful Exploration

Other Memorable Episodes

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