Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Closet Picks

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  • Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
  • The Oscar-winning writer and director talks about ARMY OF SHADOWS and Jean-Pierre Melville’s cinema of betrayal, shares his love for Denis Lavant's dancing in BEAU TRAVAIL, and selects favorites by Yasujiro Ozu, Ernst Lubitsch, and Nicholas Ray.
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  • @saintsalieri
    @saintsalieri 2 місяці тому +817

    Most people in closet: I'm gonna take this opportunity to talk about my favorite films
    Hamaguchi: it's shopping time bitches!

    • @Theomite
      @Theomite 2 місяці тому +33

      I'm so proud of this guy.

    • @Aprendercine
      @Aprendercine 2 місяці тому +15

      I would do the same.

    • @triplejazzmusicisall1883
      @triplejazzmusicisall1883 2 місяці тому +1

      Awesome comment!

    • @VV-rm4nu
      @VV-rm4nu 2 місяці тому +1

      This is the whole point of it, I know you're complaining. This was what I'd do if I did.

    • @EnzoTheBaker
      @EnzoTheBaker 2 місяці тому +4

      I used to think this was just a library-type arrangement and they were renting all they wanted. Now I'm not sure if they're buying them or Criterion is generous enough to give them these titles for free.

  • @bluerev
    @bluerev 2 місяці тому +707

    My guy wasted no time talking, just kept filling that bag.😂 No need to apologize, my friend, you're literally all of us.😊

    • @FONZARELLI4REALLY
      @FONZARELLI4REALLY 2 місяці тому +33

      💯 and his eyes were huge 👀 like a kid at a toy store. I love seeing this excitement

    • @petertaylorarts
      @petertaylorarts 2 місяці тому +3

      haha. Amazing, This would be me. And definitely nabbing some boxsets

    • @timecapsule5604
      @timecapsule5604 2 місяці тому +2

      Damn he took another Cassavettes box just for a souvenir talking about taking advantage of a good situation

    • @user-vr8qd2fe1k
      @user-vr8qd2fe1k Місяць тому +2

      There is a mistranslation in the subtitle section.
      He's not apologizing🙂‍↔️
      In fact, he says "I guess so" in that part

    • @petertaylorarts
      @petertaylorarts 29 днів тому

      @@user-vr8qd2fe1k This is good to know. Since learning French it's been crazy watching films and getting the true meaning of the dialogue. Often a lot is lost in translation.

  • @IchiEyes
    @IchiEyes 2 місяці тому +365

    Taking a whole-ass boxset he already has "as a souvenir." What a fucking legend

  • @trunglerfevr
    @trunglerfevr 2 місяці тому +440

    This man was on a mission.

  • @SpiffyMcZender
    @SpiffyMcZender 2 місяці тому +136

    This is the first one of these videos in which I actually feared for the health of the Criterion shopping bag.

    • @EnzoTheBaker
      @EnzoTheBaker 2 місяці тому +5

      He thought ahead of time and opted for triple-stitching

  • @Satori2046
    @Satori2046 2 місяці тому +56

    Criterion : Take as many movies you want
    Ryusuke : Yes.

  • @OldBluesChapterandVerse
    @OldBluesChapterandVerse 2 місяці тому +188

    For some reason, his voice is having an ASMR effect on me.

    • @funky35791
      @funky35791 2 місяці тому +4

      Fr this video relaxed me

    • @VV-rm4nu
      @VV-rm4nu 2 місяці тому +6

      For real! He has a really nice assertive yet calming voice.

    • @Infametheus
      @Infametheus 2 місяці тому +3

      Me too. Very calming voice.

    • @RobertAEmmonsJr
      @RobertAEmmonsJr 7 днів тому

      I know. I watch this almost every night before I fall asleep!

  • @BrianBridges
    @BrianBridges 2 місяці тому +83

    Dude's like, "I already have this and I also want another one."

  • @Prettorian
    @Prettorian 2 місяці тому +107

    Sorry, dear viewers, no closet videos in the upcoming weeks, have to restock!😂

  • @LucasRodrigues-li9tl
    @LucasRodrigues-li9tl 2 місяці тому +138

    Please, invite Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Would be amazing!

  • @isaacmartinez6904
    @isaacmartinez6904 2 місяці тому +110

    It’s nice to see someone like Ryusuke Hamaguchi getting tons of films from Japanese classics to art house films.
    It’s like he’s getting one of everything.

  • @1977Suspiria
    @1977Suspiria 2 місяці тому +88

    Damn, he made out pretty well. LOL. Can't blame him. If you even get in that room just once you're extremely lucky, grab all you can.

  • @nicklager1666
    @nicklager1666 2 місяці тому +49

    It feels so refreshing and nice when a guest speaks in their own language. They have a different freedom and can really discuss the films they pick in a different way. Also japanese has a certain melody to it that i like.

  • @scotthallgv
    @scotthallgv 2 місяці тому +34

    I love it when someone takes a bunch of stuff. I just feel like they are so into film and that they just cant help themselves when presented with the opportunity to be a kid in a candy store so to speak. It really speaks to the love of film that need and that want to just grab a bunch of amazing films.

  • @jamesgwarrior1981
    @jamesgwarrior1981 2 місяці тому +127

    I don’t think, I’ve ever noticed anybody expressed gratitude so openly, and so frequently in these. I think it’s awesome! It’s probably my favorite part.

    • @waynedexter
      @waynedexter 2 місяці тому +10

      You’re not familiar with Japanese culture, obviously

    • @jamesgwarrior1981
      @jamesgwarrior1981 2 місяці тому +18

      @@waynedexter why I’m here. Learn learn learn.

    • @YorgosL1
      @YorgosL1 2 місяці тому +2

      @@jamesgwarrior1981be quiet kid

    • @jamesgwarrior1981
      @jamesgwarrior1981 2 місяці тому +1

      @@YorgosL1 as a kid I thought I was Malachi from Children of the Corn. The teddy ain’t make it 🌽 🔪 🧸 🩸

    • @ragamuffin98
      @ragamuffin98 2 місяці тому +2

      The translation is not exactly accurate, though.
      He says 頂いていきますmany times in this video, which was subtitled several times as “thank you very much”. But the Japanese phrase actually means “I’m gonna take this one” in somewhat polite manner.

  • @kazarareta
    @kazarareta 9 днів тому +8

    Hamaguchi's really racking it up, lol. The first one I was shocked but this one - really shows how much of a film nerd he is. If I was in the Criterion Closet I'll also ransack it like him

  • @azohundred1353
    @azohundred1353 2 місяці тому +43

    My Darling Clementine (1946) is a masterpiece. Love seeing a John Ford classic western get picked. Ryusuke has great taste!

  • @subsuume
    @subsuume 2 місяці тому +12

    love a director who is clearly a big film buff

  • @MarcCardenas
    @MarcCardenas 2 місяці тому +28

    I’ve only seen Drive My Car by him, wow what a great movie. I’ve been meaning to check out more of his movies. So cathartic seeing him go HAM in the criterion closet, I totally would! 😂

  • @bruisermoore
    @bruisermoore 2 місяці тому +13

    This reminds me of me, the first time going to a Barnes and Noble during the half off sale about ten years ago. Back then the $8 off coupons worked with the sale and the 10% member discount. Criterion Blu-rays for $10.64 after tax, those were the days! 😂

  • @myrnahuichapan7624
    @myrnahuichapan7624 2 місяці тому +26

    Very diverse choices.

  • @wyler6909
    @wyler6909 2 місяці тому +7

    These are legitimately the best videos on youtube. It's so fucking interesting to see the influences of my favorite actors/director/musicians

  • @codyinthecinema
    @codyinthecinema 2 місяці тому +12

    "Late Spring" as the first pick had me doing that thing you see in GIFs where Leonardo DiCaprio points at the screen and makes an excited face. What a great, great movie that is!

  • @sns8420
    @sns8420 2 місяці тому +14

    yes to: Late Spring, Beau Travail, Until the End of the World, Floating Weeds, and My Darling

  • @lobabobloblaw
    @lobabobloblaw 2 місяці тому +10

    he’s got taste for days man

  • @donotworryatall
    @donotworryatall 2 місяці тому +4

    a sign of supreme skill - bringing the closet to the point where the discs began to fall

  • @kawaiiwitchbaby
    @kawaiiwitchbaby 2 місяці тому +7

    Love it! Feels like he's shopping for all of us - I won't let you down!!

  • @brandothecatmeow
    @brandothecatmeow 2 місяці тому +8

    First off, never apologize for taking lots of Criterion Films...we love it! I love his diverse tastes and the way he explains why he loves it.

  • @PhsykoOmen
    @PhsykoOmen 2 місяці тому +6

    I love how he goes straight for the box sets lol

  • @aninjaguardian
    @aninjaguardian 2 місяці тому +8

    Hamaguchi while picking up Cure: "I'm in it so I'm gonna get it"

  • @antoinepetrov
    @antoinepetrov 2 місяці тому +14

    Fascinating picks by a master filmmaker.

  • @matt8797
    @matt8797 2 місяці тому +5

    one of the great contemporary film makers. Drive My Car is still the best film of the decade so far

  • @amphitheatre
    @amphitheatre 2 місяці тому +8

    happy hour remains unmatched. his new one was really good, maybe his best ending of them all. love the guy.

  • @hadinasrallah8928
    @hadinasrallah8928 2 місяці тому +16

    Omg he has amazing taste

  • @HAL-rx5ln
    @HAL-rx5ln 2 місяці тому +20

    Late Spring is the most beautiful piece of art of all time. Just incredible!

  • @iamsheep
    @iamsheep 2 місяці тому +2

    Man came to complete his collection. Respect.

  • @warpathh
    @warpathh 19 днів тому +1

    One of the best selections I’ve seen!

  • @TheJohnDoeLibraryRoom.
    @TheJohnDoeLibraryRoom. 2 місяці тому +3

    This is how you do it. A superb example of Japanese focus and efficiency.

  • @Advent3546
    @Advent3546 2 місяці тому +21

    One of our greatest artists working today

  • @gusteau8433
    @gusteau8433 2 місяці тому +5

    Another living legend

  • @mikekutz5776
    @mikekutz5776 2 місяці тому +7

    Wow!!! Someone get, him another bag!!!

  • @davidjames6415
    @davidjames6415 2 місяці тому +12

    Love how he starts to laugh mentioning James Mason losing it in “Bigger Than Life”. I can’t wait to see “Evil Does Not Exist”. This guy is in the pantheon!

  • @deeg8849
    @deeg8849 2 місяці тому +5

    Forget how many he took, the man knows cinema

  • @kamandi1362
    @kamandi1362 2 місяці тому +5

    Reminded me of the days when people would win a minute to run around a shop with a trolley and get as much as they can.

  • @vineeth829
    @vineeth829 2 місяці тому

    Probably my favorite closet pick. He seems soo grateful for the opportunity and just keeps shopping. I would be doing the same thing

  • @DouglasMitchell
    @DouglasMitchell 2 місяці тому +15

    One of my favourite aspects of the closet is how humbled almost everyone is once they step into that cathedral of film. Mr. Hamaguchi is a fine example of that.
    God, I love art.

  • @KenwoodAnderson
    @KenwoodAnderson 2 місяці тому +1

    Delightful!! My shopping list just got longer

  • @arsenaltg1
    @arsenaltg1 2 місяці тому +1

    One of the new greats, Hamaguchi is here to stay. Drive My Car and Happy Hour are incredible

  • @erikchristensen822
    @erikchristensen822 2 місяці тому

    The Rhythm Of The Night scene at end of Beau Travail one of the most memorable scenes ever filmed.

  • @VV-rm4nu
    @VV-rm4nu 2 місяці тому

    That's a fulfilling haul, he didn't shy away, nor did he gluttonous. Very apt.

  • @muggleclutch
    @muggleclutch 2 місяці тому

    Just watched Evil Does Not Exist yesterday. Ya'll really need to see it. By the end of it, absolutely floored.

  • @moonfire_222
    @moonfire_222 2 місяці тому +1

    oooh this is a real cool one. Every now and then I like to check the Criterion section in Barnes and Noble and blind pick a film I've never heard of, or at least know very little about, and add it to my collection. I grabbed Drive My Car one day and it's an all time favorite of mine.

  • @barlofski
    @barlofski 2 місяці тому

    Floating Weeds - one of the greatest films of all time. Loved watching this closet pick.

  • @yalikejazz2
    @yalikejazz2 2 місяці тому +3

    love this man

  • @progyandas9650
    @progyandas9650 2 місяці тому +2

    Dude almost went to grab another bag . 🤣

  • @jimmuzzi1072
    @jimmuzzi1072 2 місяці тому +1

    I love that he announces the title and director. Most don't.

  • @abbyqmudd168
    @abbyqmudd168 2 місяці тому

    Ryusuke Hamaguchi, you are all of us!

  • @petertaylorarts
    @petertaylorarts 2 місяці тому

    Bang and he kicks off with my favourite film. So good. His last two films are solid gold and Eiko Ishibashi's scores are sublime. I'm still sick to the stomach that I had to sell my JC Five Films DVD box set many years ago. Still broke and they're hard to get in the UK. One day...

  • @donotworryatall
    @donotworryatall 2 місяці тому

    Heaven can wait, this Late Spring Ryusuke will pick souvenirs Until the end of the world coz its Bigger than life for him. Beau travail!

  • @fv5681
    @fv5681 2 місяці тому +2

    Damn Ryusuke cleaned the closet out!

  • @OldHoagie
    @OldHoagie 2 місяці тому

    One of my favorite directors

  • @goob8945
    @goob8945 2 місяці тому

    im cheering him on this is exactly what i would do. live my dream buddy

  • @afonsolucas2219
    @afonsolucas2219 3 дні тому

    My guy was just filling up that bag! He didn't talk about the movies even. Here's the title, director, maybe actor, ah that's enough, I'll put it in the bag now haha

  • @alenava2037
    @alenava2037 2 місяці тому +3

    Best Japanese movie Director working today

  • @wierd_fishez
    @wierd_fishez 2 місяці тому

    When he mentioned that it wasnt his first time in the closet, I remember the criterion twitter account posting a polaroid picture of him in the closet in 2021 because I waited for it to be posted lol. I wonder if they didnt film that or just wasn't able to release it for some reason.

  • @sureetsingh3637
    @sureetsingh3637 2 місяці тому

    my man was spinning out of control... BIGGER THAN LIFE moment

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking 9 днів тому

    Amazing picks!

  • @nancydevolder4433
    @nancydevolder4433 2 місяці тому +4

    This clip is a registration of a robbery lol.

  • @NickPiers
    @NickPiers 2 місяці тому

    This might be one of the larger closet hauls in recent history. The dude cleaned up!

  • @TheCollectorCave
    @TheCollectorCave 2 місяці тому

    This is how you do it. Get in that closet like you own it...and take everything! 🤣 Loved this one!

  • @julianapostate6534
    @julianapostate6534 2 місяці тому +1

    refreshing, If you cross the zone in Stalker and enter the room of wishes, not the time for restraint

  • @nerdbot4629
    @nerdbot4629 2 місяці тому +1

    Wish I could experience La Haine for the very first time like he’s about to.

  • @bharatbhushanbhandari9855
    @bharatbhushanbhandari9855 2 місяці тому +2

    No unnecessary commentary n showing off .just plain picking of titles..this is how it is done..best pick in a long while

  • @matthewpaul6904
    @matthewpaul6904 2 місяці тому +1

    saw "La Haine" in college. Definitely not an easy movie to watch
    Can trust Criterion at this point with subtitles.

  • @Skyjacker_
    @Skyjacker_ 2 місяці тому +2

    Was anybody else wondering how he was gonna get that lot through customs?

  • @dajobuu
    @dajobuu 4 дні тому

    I have a feel Hamaguchi-san pretended not to understand the translator when they said there was a limit of five blurays per person.

  • @jimmydbags1070
    @jimmydbags1070 2 місяці тому +1

    Fellow man of culture 👌🏻

  • @teresasimkins5518
    @teresasimkins5518 2 місяці тому

    Bigger Than Life with bonus features. Awesome Sauce

  • @ShogunZIlla
    @ShogunZIlla 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Criterion!! Get Hirokazu Koreeda (Shoplifters, Like Father, Like Son) to do one of these!

  • @jojo-hf7wr
    @jojo-hf7wr 2 місяці тому

    I love this guy!
    Asako & I is such a beautiful movie

  • @irish66
    @irish66 2 місяці тому +3

    This had me smiling. Is that the biggest haul yet?

    • @OldBluesChapterandVerse
      @OldBluesChapterandVerse 2 місяці тому +1

      I seem to remember Cate Blanchett and Todd Field both took way more in their video.

    • @josephpalis6589
      @josephpalis6589 2 місяці тому +1

      I think Isabelle Huppert hauled a lot of films as well. Legend!

  • @JavaJunky
    @JavaJunky 2 місяці тому

    Snagging those box sets.

  • @EpicBeard815
    @EpicBeard815 2 місяці тому +1

    Everyone should bow when mentioning John Cassavettes' name

  • @suvranilchowdhury8402
    @suvranilchowdhury8402 2 місяці тому +1

    You just know he already has a taste.

  • @karenjcosme
    @karenjcosme 2 місяці тому +3

    This is so fun! I love his energy.

  • @colmobrien9558
    @colmobrien9558 2 місяці тому

    Delightful

  • @tyc9909
    @tyc9909 2 місяці тому +1

    brother would take the whole closet if he could 😭😭😭

    • @donotworryatall
      @donotworryatall 2 місяці тому

      It is his second visit. He already got a bookshelf

  • @bruisermoore
    @bruisermoore 2 місяці тому +3

    Supermarket Sweep, Criterion edition 😂

  • @jethro994
    @jethro994 2 місяці тому +7

    In this moment, in my opinion, he and Lee Chang Dong are the best directors in the world.

    • @Flike245
      @Flike245 2 місяці тому +2

      I would add Weerasethakul.

    • @odesreis6712
      @odesreis6712 2 місяці тому +1

      Pedro Costa & Wang Bing

    • @bopyranks
      @bopyranks 2 місяці тому +3

      Jia Zhang Ke, Christian Petzold, and Hirokazu Koreeda are in with a shout for that title as well.

  • @carmenocola
    @carmenocola Місяць тому

    Happy shopper!
    Customer is always right!

  • @portland9880
    @portland9880 2 місяці тому

    Heaven Can Wait is incredible, this guy cinemas

  • @rudoludo
    @rudoludo 2 місяці тому +2

    Less a criterion Closet more a supermarket sweep! how many did he take?

  • @likearollingstone007
    @likearollingstone007 2 місяці тому +1

    The Closet is close for a few days awaiting the next delivery

  • @alannunez
    @alannunez 2 місяці тому

    He says little, takes a lot, and - more than just about any other person in the CC - shows us that movies are an universal form of communication.

  • @disastervillain
    @disastervillain 2 місяці тому

    My boy did absolute DAMAGE to the closet lmaoooo this might be my favorite one yet

  • @ElliotCoen
    @ElliotCoen 2 місяці тому

    I’m here for the ASMR 🙏

  • @ghostramen3768
    @ghostramen3768 7 днів тому +1

    10% movie talk 90% itadakimasu

  • @TheEdwri
    @TheEdwri 9 днів тому

    Love to see the grabbers!

  • @mikesilva3868
    @mikesilva3868 2 місяці тому

    😊 great

  • @whimbird6538
    @whimbird6538 2 місяці тому +1

    I could have hung out with this fellow for hours in the Criterion Closet. Excellent picks! I haven't watched 'The End of the World' since early 90s, so I'll try to find the 4 hour version.