Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes’s Closet Picks
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- The celebrated actors and costars of THE RETURN recommend favorites to each other, share their love for Andrei Tarkovsky and Orson Welles, and discover such Eclipse box sets as The First Films of Samuel Fuller and Basil Dearden’s London Underground.
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I love they’re not explaining the plots, just “Are you interested?”
It’s like a trust test, no details
I always thought the purpose of the closet visits was for the visitors to tell us, the audience, why it was their selection and what made the film special for them. Juliette seemed like she was going there, but Ralph was acting like he was holiday shopping for himself and her. It was a bit annoying.
@@hdlc4635 Doesn't look like he was informed of the format.
@@hdlc4635 That, but I do think they were in sync here. Juliette did a bit of acting at the end there also. It felt honest and transparent to me.
I feel like they put Ralph Fiennes in the closet with someone else because of how soft spoken he is and I love that
you mean as a treat to the other person?
@@Howler54Z Apparently if you're an airline stewardess on a flight that might be the case! ;)
They're in a movie together now, The Return
They were both in the English Patient, too.
He is having an affair with one of the Royal family.
This is my dream type of Criterion closet video. Two movie stars not minding the camera as they're randomly talking about film and giving each other suggestions. That little discussion of Bresson, loved that!
Have you seen the one with Cate Blanchett and Todd Fields? They barely pay the camera any mind.
These two are absolute cinema royalty.
I don’t know who they are.
@@jessediaz1293 sounds like a skill issue on your end
@@jessediaz1293why do you watch these videos if you don’t watch good movies ?
Ok you don’t know two of the most celebrated actors of their generation. Gotcha
Agree. They are two of the very best in their field. Immense talent, broad range... just a treat to experience.
Just 2 people at the video store.
"Have you seen
this? It's amazing.
You're in it."
Been a fan of Binoche since I saw her in Kieslowski's Blue. She always brings so much depth and empathy to her characters.
That film blew me away. No film like it
Blue broke my heart. She was so good!!
Definitely the best of the Trois Couleurs series.
@@tommyt1971 i like red the best, but blue is not far behind.
Just got 3 colors collection on the criterion blu ray
I love that Binoche is digging for stuff from the low shelves. Nobody does that!
Juliette Binoche still stunning.
Very much so.
She is unbelievable - my wife saw I was watching and commented the same
Why do people say “still” with older people? Why can’t they just be stunning? Just curious.
I want to be stuck in a closet with Juliette!! 😍❤️
The woman doesn't appear to age... it's not fair!
I got to meet Ralph about two months ago and he was incredibly nice. He is someone I never thought I would get the opportunity to meet but I'm so grateful to have done. I have been a huge fan of his all my life and his work over the years has made a big impression on my life and why I love film. He was very genuine, polite and of course very soft spoken. For some reason I was'nt expecting him to be so intense, he was very invested in the conversation and never broke eye contact. We talked about movies, theatre, music and our love for Irish comedian/talk show host Dave Allen. If you ever get the chance to meet him... TAKE IT!
The first thing I saw him in was, "Schindler's List". Yes, Anthony Hopkins was incredible as Hannibal Lecter. Pure gold. But Ralph Finnes in "Schindler's List" was so evil, I'm like, top THAT. He is just a fantastic actor. And a great 'M'.
So Lucky!!!!
Wow, love this! Thank you for sharing! I have read something about his intensity somewhere. Apparently he’s very intense when talking about things other than himself! I noticed how he tends to withdraw from personal questions, not necessarily deep into his private life, but like what’s his favorite snack, how did he get in shape for his latest film. He’d rather talk about philosophy of his work or some piece of poem than that! 😂
Where should one hang out to get a chance to meet him?!
I was wondering the same 😅
I love Juliette Binoche’s reaction to the documentaries of Louis Malle: “I have worked with him, and I am interested in him but I want to go to some places where I’ve never been”: absolutely legendary!
I don't like this at all, Ralph's answer was so great tho
@casualpodcast4351 Not legendary. Just diplomatic. She probably doesn't think Malle's films are very interesting. She's worked with many world-class directors so can compare.
@@actualityfilms ok, but it sounds strange, she could say something more honest
Her answer is great 😀 she doesnt need to see a documentary about the legend she's worked with
@@KlaraKluczykowska Juliette Binoche doesn't seem like the smartest and neither does Ralph Fiennes. I saw an interview with Julie Delpy who was in "White" and all she could talk about was Kieslowski's funny face in glasses by the camera. She doesn't really respect that he's an all time great director. Most actors are a bit stupid. They don't see the big picture like directors -- i.e. the smarter people.
I love how there's no posturing, they're both like 'Oh I want this and I want this and I want these and I want this entire boxed set'.
Yess. They completely ignored the camera.
"I see I've got all the Tarkovskys," is the most beautiful sentence ever spoken. My kind of guy!
Yet he doesn't like Mouchette!
There were so many moments to love in “The English Patient”. But my most favorite is the scene of Juliet in the church, hoisted up on ropes holding the flare and looking at the frescos up close. Her wonderment and luminescence at seeing such beauty amidst the ruin of postwar Italy made me cry. Her face captured so beautifully the human spirit within the horrors of war.
I know exactly what you mean ✨🌟💫
Mine too. In fact, her love affair in the movie to me was the most compelling.
@@324cmac Yes--I loved Kit.
Both amazing actors! I just watched “Conclave” last night and Ralph Fiennes needs an Oscar!
Fiennes could have easily won for Schindler's List or The English Patient, so I would be happy to see him get one, even though the Oscars are irrelevant.
@@cnon.How on God's green earth did he not get the Oscar, esp for Schindler's List!! I still can't wrap my mind around that one. I realize it's subjective and that the academy doesn't always get it right, but come on!
@@cnon.The dancing scene of English Patient always stay in my mind !
Juliette and Ralph are like a lovely couple.
Love their movie choices especially Fellini and Pasolini’s box sets.
yeah starting with jarmusch was a miss
@@numberonedad How? It's a masterpiece.
@@SeekingFilm i guess my jarmusch experience has been on the extremely knowingly dull side haven't seen this one but broken flowers and limits of control fall into that category for me
You just know they smashed
@@numberonedad Broken Flowers is definitely up there. Limits of Control is forgettable but Jarmusch has no misses for me
Two of our current best! Great selections by both!
lol you, like everyone else, haven’t seen ANY of the movies they mentioned 😂😂😂😂
@@FudgethePudge Speak for yourself. Half of the people watching these have seen at least 50% of the films picked by guests. That's just one of the many examples of watching these.
Our? They're from different countries.
@@FudgethePudge have you?
@@FudgethePudge Don't know what the hell you are talking about? I've seen "The Magnificent Ambersons". I've seen Ozu. I have seen everything Kurosawa, including his early works when Susumu Fujita was his leading man, before Toshiro Mifune came along after WWII.
They ooze passion, excitement maturity, and taste. One of my fav closet videos I’ve seen.
“I’ve seen Mouchette. I’m not sure I’m taking that.” Excellent reaction. Everyone should see it. Once.
I know, that made me chuckle. Although Au Hasard I rewatch every couple years.
@@postmodernrecycler Both are masterpieces imo.
@@filmbuff4 I think the fact that Bresson got his finest performance from a donkey is so fitting. Agreed, both masterpieces.
@@koomo801 Au contraire, I think you should see it many times, study it and copy it
that's my favorite bresson film and i have to thank THE BEST IN THE WORLD in jena malone for recommending that film.
I recently watched the DVD of Fiennes's recitation of T. S. Eliot's poem "Four Quartets," which Mr. Fiennes memorized during the Covid shutdown and performed on stage in 2021. Absolutely brilliant and enjoyable. And who doesn't love Ms. Binoche?
Thanks for the reminder about Four Quartets. I definitely want to check that out!
Fiennes has an amazing voice. His reading of Neruda's "Ode to the Sea" is fantastic: ua-cam.com/video/9py2Wl0taIo/v-deo.html. He also recorded an album of Rudyard Kipling poems in 2010.
He rread The Wasteland live in NYC. Stunning.
@@LesterShane Indeed. Although the best reader of The Waste Land is probably Fiona Shaw: ua-cam.com/video/lPB_17rbNXk/v-deo.html
@@madevilgenius She is stunning in everything. Her Winnie in Happy End was a revelation.
It's so good to see Juliette Binoche!
I love these two together, taking suggestions from each other. How charming they are!
Fiennes has the complete Tarkovsky collection at home, he just chooses one to give as a gift, and Juliette Binoche is also quite knowledgeable about his influence on cinema. Both are legends of the cinema, and have refined tastes.
I kinda did that once. I was at an A-volume B&N during a sale and STALKER had just come out. I got a copy and a friend of mine didn't know it so I bought him a copy. I also bought him a copy of MY WINNIPEG too and he loved both.
Tarborevsky zzzz.....
@@kevinlakeman5043 At least spell his name right if you're going to insult him you utter cleft.
This could be one of my favorite closet picks. They jumped right in like two contestants on Supermarket Sweep, grabbing as much as they could without talking about the films/directors in too much detail. Brilliant.
🙂 Exactly what I would do...
And the teamwork!! It's like they're Christmas shopping.
Love this pairing. Utterly charming. Beautiful.
I love watching pairs of artists in here, how they share recommendations and geek out over cinema together - thank you!!
Just rewatched Grand Budapest hotel last night and it never fails to bring me joy
May just be the perfect movie, IMHO. And Fiennes is *hilarious*in it.
Fiennes is underrated for his comic talents. Can't imagine In Bruges without him.
Darling, it's a gem of a work. I must thank you for mentioning it.
I will watch it today when being alone on New years eve :-)
"The Unbearable lightness of being" - baby Juliette Binoche (first major role), Daniel Day Lewis and the gorgeous Lena Olin (as Sabina - the bowler hat wearing artist). One of my favourite films of all time. (Seeing Binoche and Olin together again - years later - in "Chocolat" was such a treat).
Mine too!!
Juliette Binoche looks even better now than in the 90s. Classy lady. 💎
Wow. Two of my favorite actors of all time. I’m speechless. If Mr Fiennes doesn’t get the Oscar this year I’ll be PISSSSED. Thank you both for your wonderful work.
said to myself I am quitting watching them if he does not get one
Two of my favoritest actors of all time. The English Patient was a dream come true. Until I discovered that they did an excellent interpretation of Wuthering Heights a couple of years before that.
Yes!!!! It is true, very few people have seen it and they are brilliant in it!
I LOVE their Wuthering Heights ❤
So many people hate THE ENGLISH PATIENT and I just don't get it.
1:31 "Have you got that?" and 2:04 "Does that interest you?" This is what my Dad used to say and do when I was taking too long to choose something in the video shop as a kid. Just to hurry me along. Also, these two are delightful together. One so French and the other so English. Perfect.
there is a scene in 'blue' when juliette binoche's character is unwrapping a blue candy. that moment will stay with me forever. one of those incredibly vivid memories that lasts a lifetime.
ralph fiennes in 'oscar and lucinda' was absolutely beautiful in his portrayal of a truly innocent soul. cate blanchett was also exquisite. they brought the book to life.
I think "White" was the best of those three, but I'm a man, so...
I’m a man and White is the weakest
Bleu? Kieslowski?
@@lauralunaazul Oui, Missouri.
C'est Bon, Bonnie Bleu!
For landscpaes and large spaces "Days of Heaven". Masterpiece.
The best twilight (magic hour) shots
My thought exactly. Gorgeous film.
I literally had the same thought....full disclosure tho, I'm a huge Malick fan, so take it for what you will....
Yes or The Wind Will Carry Us by Kiarostami and The Spirit Of The Beehive by Victor Erice.
I love that they're looking for stuff they don't already know instead of just advertising how hip they are to the cinematic "usual suspects."
Which, unfortunately would be my go-to if I wound up in there. My favorite Criterion's tend to be staples because I haven't had time to watch as much as I'd like.
Wow wow wowwww
Good to see Hana and Count Almásy together again.
And Heathcliff and Cathy.
And now Odysseus and Penelope
"...for the heart is an organ of fire" A line I remember from the movie and book.
It's cool to see that people in the film industry are actually passionate fans.
They were both presenters and speakers at the 37th European Film awards earlier this month, and Ms. Binoche will be president of the Eur. Film Academy succeeding Agnieszka Holland (and before her Ingmar Bergman and Wim Wenders). The awards ceremony is a treat every year, this year they had special tributes to Isabella Rossolini and Wenders. The founding meeting of the academy was held in Berlin in 1989 by Jiri Menzel, Istvan Szabo, Nikita Mikhalkov, Krzysztof Kieslowski, Henning Carlsen, Claude Chabrol, Hanna Schygulla, Bernardo Bertolucci, Stephen Frears and Dusan Makavejev among others.
Their chemistry is chemistrying! Hope they will watch some of these together...
"I want to go where I've never been" ❤
If I'd been an unattached Ralph...I woulda said...."I'll take you there!!" 😉
Their chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS !!
Catherine and Heathcliff. 😍
The chemistry between those two is still amazing ! I loved them in the English Patient of course but especially in Wuthering Heights.
Two of the finest artists in Cinema, and their choices are jaw dropping!
Ralph casually throwing shade at “go girl give us nothing” style of acting lmao u love to see it
I would like to express my great appreciation for the wonderful performances in the film "The English Patient". Your performances were incredibly moving and emotional, and the film left an indelible impression. Thank you for creating such unforgettable characters and for your contribution to cinematography.
I absolutely adore these two acting power houses. I think I'll rewatch Wuthering Heights right now!
I absolutely adore how these two, who have graced us with so many wonderful stories and performances, and who have such exhaustive experience, they both openly say “I don’t know” when asked about directors and films.
It’s refreshing to see this outstanding outlook, when many who go in this room carry on.
Maybe that’s why they are so consistently great at their jobs, they appreciate that they need to come in with that mindset..
(Don’t get me wrong I love all who are invited into the CCC)
Two of the most excellent actors! What a pleasure to see them together. ❤️
I can just watch them getting anything! The level of complicity and joy in each other's company is palpable.
when she bonked her head on his elbow it hit me that this was like watching your parents in a small space trying to pick out a wedding present for a friend.
Did they set the record for most films acquired?
Given their collective contributions to the medium, DESERVED.
Nobody will ever surpass the Safdie brothers
Juliette Binoche was one of my first crushes as a kid (born ‘95). Her and Ginger Spice 🤣🤣
Quite a variety, lol.
It's cool seeing them bounce off each other for picks. Reminds me of visiting the video store with your film geek friend back in college.
Juliette Binoche is one of our greats - so many terrific films and one of my all time favorites, Three Colors/Blue.
I much like enthusiastic, detached conversation to consistent explanation of preference. I’ve watched this one a few times now just bc it’s so enjoyable to watch them go through all of their conversations here.
I feel like a shop assistant and two fabulous customers came in to look around. Very happy. And Juliette tells Ralph ' take the box set - it'll be your birthday and Christmas present', I chuckled - Fiennes' birthday is 22 December like myself. I didn't have such a birthday treat as a trip to the Criterion closet though.
"Hello, my name is Juliette."
"I'm Ralph"
"Would you like _Wuthering Heights_ or _The English Patient_ for your bag?"
"Never heard of 'em"
That was an adorable touch: as if they haven't known each other for over thirty years!
Juliette Binoche should totally write a memoir, she has so many interesting anecdotes
They were drawn to the Eclipse sets like moths to a flame. That series sometimes eclipses (heheh) my love for the regular collection but it's been a minute since they had a release, and I understand why
I’d love to see more of their choices, Juliette looks absolutely stunning, as always ❤
Not often mentioned, they did another film together, might be their first together---Wuthering Heights. Oh my, so splendid and intense and mesmerizing performances. A must see!
0:13 absolutely adorable. They have such great chemistry. ❤
Favorite Fiennes performance is in "In Bruges." "Harry" is a terrifying character, who is also hilarious.
Ms. Binoche is a rare-breed. A consummate character actor who is also a movie star. On par with Meryl Streep.
Better than Streep, actually. You can usually catch Streep acting. You really can't with Binoche.
@@Mooseman327 Fuck I thought I was the only one who noticed this.
My favorite of Ralph's is still Goethe in Schindler's List. It's scary, horrific, disturbing, appalling but it's like he's not even acting, he just sank himself into the part and has always had me convinced he'd transformed completely like Daniel Day-Lewis always does.
@Mooseman327 totally agree. She just makes it look so easy, natural, like you're a fly on a wall.
I love how the closet picks videos are always entertaining/interesting, even when it’s starring people I’m not familiar with
that guy is voldermot.
@ I know Ralph Fiennes but I’ve never heard of Juliette Binoche
@@adammm9431 you seriously never heard of Juliette Binoche before? have you been living under a rock for the past 40 years or you don't like cinema all that much? you do know this is Criterion right? she has 60+ film credits to her name in a career that goes back to the early 80s. do better.
I don't always agree with their choices, but I love the fact that they're willing to be very egalitarian with their candidates. Some of them have really surprised me and shown how shallow I can accidentally be.
@drayduke Don't assume that your knowledge is the equivalent of other peoples knowledge, there will always be new people discovering film and the directors & actors that appeared in them (which is a good thing) - do better!
One thing I wasn’t expecting was an English Patient and Wuthering Heights cast reunion!
And, they have a new movie together.
It's kind of surreal seeing these two acting powerhouses in the Criterion Closet together.
OMG MY ENGLISH PATIENT DREAMS COME TRUE!!!
I love them so much... About the two best actors working, still at the top of their game.
And of course Fiennes casually quotes T. S. Eliot with no one noticing...
Hearing Feinnes’s say “goody bag” was something I never thought I would hear him say.
swagbag wd fit sumhow ur iconoclasm;))
Wowww wow wowwww
I love that they picked up some movies what they have never seen before. Just taking a chance and open for a new experience :)
Oh and that Fellini box set... 5*
If Tarantino ever comes on you know it’ll be a 10 hour video.
And i will watch every single min of it
I’m still waiting for them to bring in David Lynch😂 omg, now I’m imagining both of them doing this together
😂😂😂😂
The Tarantino fanboyism is tiresome.
@@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044 Isn't it just.
That closet has never seen such chemistry
It's giving professor couple sharing a rare day off campus.
This comment is golden, it should have the most thumbs up, 100% 😆
Magnificent Ambersons is an awesome film. Proof Orson Welles was the real deal and didn't just get lucky with Citizen Kane.
"The Trial;" "Chimes at Midnight;" "F for Fake;" "Othello;" "Touch of Evil"...everything Welles did was proof of this!
And the studio cut Ambersons to shreds. Would love to see Welles' cut.
This is like when my parents are given a new phone 🤣
two legendary actors picking only bangers
@@kostasbr51 "as the arbiter of cinema, if I don't like/know them then they're not bangers"
@@h0lly_blue i think they’re objecting to the term “bangers” rather than to the quality of the films selected lol. Equally pretentious quibbles to have though.
I'm living for these two great actors and friends doing this together!! What a wonderful idea ❤
It's lovely to watch people who love acting and film talk about and respond to movies.
Not that I take award shows that seriously but it's crazy that Ralph didn't get an Oscar for Schindler's List and they gave it to Tommy Lee Jones for The Fugitive.
"i don't care"
It’s hard to put into words seeing these 2 together!!! 🥹 I love this!!!
Ralph Fiennes is fantastic! Give this man an Oscar already!👌🏻
i felt like a third wheel for these two in this video ngl.
Holy smokes - Binoche will always be a beauty! It's been awhile since I've seen her and now I want to catch up with her work again, she's so cool
She's good in everything. She works regularly in movies and some pretty good TV series, as well. She had an interesting role in the limited series The Staircase. Stunning in the recent Taste of Things film. And, she has a new movie out with Ralph.
I love seeing the organic excitement from these two. They’re not trying to show off their film knowledge, they’re just here to have fun 😂
This is best episode ever they complete ignore the audience lol
Criterion should consider releasing 'Spider' by David Cronenberg starring Ralph Fiennes
Really? Maybe I should re-watch that because I was underwhelmed by the whole thing.
@@Theomite It's a real slow burner but personally I found it haunting. Give it another go if you can.
I have it on DVD around here somewhere. Been a long time since I've seen it.
And now I want these two to do a sitcom.
Watched Taste of Things and Conclave inside a week, and they were both so brilliant.
Great actors! And Juliette is so gorgeous😍😍
hard to wrap your head around the fact that this gentleman could play Francis Dolarhyde with such seething rage, what an actor
In the end, Ralph went in for a kiss, and wasn't met by it, and he backed off so elegantly! Wow
Prolly because the camera's there.
I had to look up if they’re married, because they seemed like the most brilliant middle-aged couple you’ve ever met.
I can watch Quiz Show once a year. I love that film.
I should rewatch it soon!!!
Now I need to watch The English Patient again!
Juliette instantly endeared me even more than she already does by pointing out “Down By Law”. Ralph is in for a treat. Haven’t seen one of her movies in a while but Ralph’s latest role in Conclave is well worth watching.
Wish Strangers In Paradise was picked over Down by Law.
They have a new movie together that just came out last month.
I love how she asked him if hes interested. thats so loving. Im so excited that hes going to check out Louis Malle documentaries! They are so good!!
always fun to see stuff selected they haven't seen (and admit to it)
This is a treat - the complete at ease camaraderie of these two is a joy to watch. How long have they known one another? Since the early 1990's, right? Brilliant.
Their first movie together came out in 1992. And, their 3rd movie together came out recently, last month.
Ralph Fiennes, awesome in "Sunshine." 🕊️
I keep requesting a “Sunshine” Criterion release, but it seems more likely to be released by Kino Lorber as they have István Szabo’s other masterpieces; “Mephisto”, “Colonel Redl”, and “Confidence”.
One can hope, though.
OMG! Juliette is just luminous!