Then I completely recommend his documentary "A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies" He is so passionate in every comment he makes
Yes, Welles ought to be mentioned more. An amazing filmmaker, who had to battle with studio arseholes, for most of his career. Like Levinson says, imagine the possibilties...Still, Wells left an impressive film canon, in spite of the pressures.
I'm a Baltimore native too so his film "Diner" has a special place in my heart. Also, I rewatched "Toys" recently cause I loved it as a kid and wowwww, it still holds up!
Glad someone finally mentioned Chimes at Midnight in one of these. Even if you don't like Shakespeare movies, Levinson is absolutely right about the camerawork and blocking in that movie. And if you *do* like Shakespeare movies, this one can't be beat.
At least as impressive as the direction was the performance Welles gave as Falstaff. For my money, that is the most difficult of all the Shakespeare roles.
Diner & Tinmen are both so good. I love how specific & distinct everything was in those early Barry Levinson films--setting, characters, dialogue. Like being drawn into beautiful Shakespeare sonnets the way Levinson pulls you into these very particular Baltimore worlds he loved so much.
Decent filmmaker who always had range. Nice to hear him talk about about those films. I have to say I've only just realised Shadows did indeed come about because an actor wanted to try it his own way. I always just saw it as Cassavetes' first film. But Levinson put it in a different light.
Wag the Dog is a genius film of his. Rain Man and Good Morning Vietnam are also great. He has a mixed bag filmography, but I respect it because he goes really for different thing all the time.
@@foggypebble5159 No, there are some films where they only issued their version of it once. They struck a limited number of copies of it, they all sold out and now they're collectors items. At one point their version of Pasolini's "Salo" was worth a LOT of money on Ebay. I think, within the last 5 years, though, that Criterion released a new restored print of it.
Nice cut from Spartacus to One Eyed Jacks - which Kubrick was going to direct as well. But Brando just got to weird for him during the conception and readings. Some say Kubrick quit, others say Brando fired him. Would've been interesting had half of that movie been done by Kubrick like Spartacus.
He kicked open the door for the director as auteur, but paid a heavy price for it. But a part of me thinks he liked the fight on some level and thrived on it. Erich von Stroheim was another early auteur who suffered in the studio system.
Scorsese doesn't picks films from this closet, he actually discovers and picks films from around the world to have them released by Criterion, that's Martin Scorsese. Check Martin Scorsese's world cinema project boxes.
do u know who barry levinson is is a self in cinema 3 30 for 30 50 / 50 lengends journey of rain man rain man feutrettelate night with david letter man tonight show with jay leno hbo first look at the movies mony the beat hoop life media show paul ryan show wag the dog on the street side by sidecharlie rose and good morning amercia a various in tim conway comedy hour a varicous charcters in comedy machine a belly boy in high anxiety amartin benson in bee movie a doctor in rain man a man at movie studio in wag the dogwwe star rich myers in raw smack down and more thats what he does,.
Every time i see one of these videos of some rich director getting handed handfuls of free Criterion discs, it really makes me reconsider spending $35 on one for myself. Especially when I can just download it for free. Think about it Criterion.
0:13 - *JULES AND JIM* _dir. François Truffaut_ (1962)
0:41 - *DON'T LOOK BACK* _dir. Donn Alan Pennebaker_ (1967)
0:56 - *SPARTACUS* _dir. Stanley Kubrick_ (1960)
1:20 - *ONE-EYED JACKS* _dir. Marlon Brando_ (1961)
1:49 - *SHADOWS* _dir. John Cassavetes_ (1959)
2:27 - *CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT* _dir. Orson Welles_ (1966)
I'm not as enthused about Spartacus, as Levinson, although it's credible. But, his remaining picks are stellar. Imho. I'm a huge fan of those films.
Curiously all his picks are almost from one decade.
@@MS4View Levinson's personal prime years.
I got 4 out of six..
@@gonogazz Did you get the part where he said "Almost"?
I want Martin Scorsese to do this so bad.
Did you read his book of his pic picks?
It would be interesting, and Clint Eastwood too.
@@mirazusta2002 Nah.. He'd say "enough of this bullshit" cut it out.
Then I completely recommend his documentary "A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies" He is so passionate in every comment he makes
I'd love to see one with Francis Ford Coppola.
Damn, these videos are too short - they leave me wanting more!!!
Cassavetes gets so much respect in the closet.
He's one of my favorites. One of the most interesting people ever. Luckily, most of his movies are on UA-cam in full (free)
One of my all time favorite film makers. Such a beautifully humanistic tone in all his pictures.
One of the only guys to mention Welles, and what great comments.
Yes, Welles ought to be mentioned more. An amazing filmmaker, who had to battle with studio arseholes, for most of his career. Like Levinson says, imagine the possibilties...Still, Wells left an impressive film canon, in spite of the pressures.
Is it possible his greatest films inspire more awe than love?
His words on Cassavetes are perfect!
I'm a Baltimore native too so his film "Diner" has a special place in my heart. Also, I rewatched "Toys" recently cause I loved it as a kid and wowwww, it still holds up!
Toys is very underrated. The production design is incredible.
And those beautiful rolling green hills were shot on location somewhere in Washington state. Amazing.
I wish Criterion would release two of Barry Levinson’s films, Wag the Dog and Toys, both don’t have a blu ray release.
Glad someone finally mentioned Chimes at Midnight in one of these. Even if you don't like Shakespeare movies, Levinson is absolutely right about the camerawork and blocking in that movie. And if you *do* like Shakespeare movies, this one can't be beat.
At least as impressive as the direction was the performance Welles gave as Falstaff. For my money, that is the most difficult of all the Shakespeare roles.
@@kreek22 I always felt MacBeth's father was the most difficult of all Shakespeare roles.
@@rayjr62 It's no accident that all his lines were lost. A thespian mystery conspiracy.
I always learn so much from these videos. Thank you Criterion. More, more, more!!
Diner & Tinmen are both so good. I love how specific & distinct everything was in those early Barry Levinson films--setting, characters, dialogue. Like being drawn into beautiful Shakespeare sonnets the way Levinson pulls you into these very particular Baltimore worlds he loved so much.
Tin Men is one of the most underrated movies ever. It's a minor masterpiece and with that cast, I don't get why it's so obscure.
The vibe I get from this clip is that he's ready to direct again. He's very focused.
Decent filmmaker who always had range. Nice to hear him talk about about those films.
I have to say I've only just realised Shadows did indeed come about because an actor wanted to try it his own way. I always just saw it as Cassavetes' first film. But Levinson put it in a different light.
Diner and Wag the Dog is a bit more than decent.
Avalon is better than decent as well.
He has some great comments. The Brando quote is really good.
I got emotional listening Levinson's reflecting on Cassavettes first film
Wag the Dog is a genius film of his. Rain Man and Good Morning Vietnam are also great. He has a mixed bag filmography, but I respect it because he goes really for different thing all the time.
Adore Mr. Levinson.
The film world needs a Criterion box set of Diner/Tin Men/ Avalon and Liberty Heights.
Tin Men should get better recognition. Dreyfuss is first rate. Wonderful film, by Levinson.
@@waynej2608 My view of TV's "Bonanza" is always through a TIN MEN light.
I loved loved loved Diner. Thank you, Barry, you mensch!❤❤❤
If you guys release Diner I might die of over-excitement.
I wonder if all the out of print titles are in that closet too.
Criterion has out of print movies? Isn’t contradictory?
@@foggypebble5159 No, there are some films where they only issued their version of it once. They struck a limited number of copies of it, they all sold out and now they're collectors items. At one point their version of Pasolini's "Salo" was worth a LOT of money on Ebay. I think, within the last 5 years, though, that Criterion released a new restored print of it.
The Third Man for instance. Out of print. Or at least my Criterion copy is!!
I want The Rock, White Dog, Spartacus, and few other movies that are out of print, according to their website.
Wag The Dog needs a Criterion release.
Wow, Barry Levinson! I didn't even know how he looks this days.
Great great remarks on Welles
and Cassavetes!
The score from Spartacus by Alex North - landmark, groundbreaking masterpiece!
is the sound weard? Or is it my headphones?
Make one last great movie, Barry. Hell, make two!
These are great videos, I'm glad Alicia Malone talked about her trip to Criterion and shared a link to this channel.
I'm going to make my own criterion closet.
I really like Levinson. You Dont Know Jack is fucking fantastic
Nice cut from Spartacus to One Eyed Jacks - which Kubrick was going to direct as well. But Brando just got to weird for him during the conception and readings. Some say Kubrick quit, others say Brando fired him. Would've been interesting had half of that movie been done by Kubrick like Spartacus.
One Eyed Jacks is a brilliant film. Brando did an impressive job, despite the budget/time overages. And I'm also a Kubrick fan.
Kubrick directed 99% of Spartacus, not "half". Only once seen remains that Mann Directed.
Half of Spartacus was Douglas, the other half Kubrick.
He mention's Welles, and I get choked up.
He kicked open the door for the director as auteur, but paid a heavy price for it. But a part of me thinks he liked the fight on some level and thrived on it. Erich von Stroheim was another early auteur who suffered in the studio system.
Mr. Levinson is one of the finest American political satirists for the cinema I’ve seen in my lifetime.
I would also be interested in going to the Criterion closet. I know what I would get.
Just a garbage bag where you dump all of it into it 😅
James Franco closet picks! Let's make it happen. He is actually incredibly knowledgable about film.
Agreed!
As well as John Stanley of Creature Features fame. I could listen to him talk about movies all day.
Welles is a giant. His movies and his radio shows (The Shadow) tells all about it.
I WANT DINER ON CRITERION NOW
'I won't do it, J.J., I won't get Kelso for you-not if you got me season tickets to the polo grounds, not if you served me Cleopatra on a plate...'.
Scorsese doesn't picks films from this closet, he actually discovers and picks films from around the world to have them released by Criterion, that's Martin Scorsese.
Check Martin Scorsese's world cinema project boxes.
Has nobody seen Avalon?!
Loved Avalon!
Avalon is a masterpiece. My wife and I still quote it all the time.
I only saw it because of a 4 pack that had The Last Detail. So glad I bought it
@@linkbiff1054 Avalon and The Last Detail are excellent. Sounds like something I need to get. What are the other two?
Wayne J Gardens Of Stone and Birdy
What about the Searchers, Vertigo, Casablanca, and It's a Wonderful Life.
I love these, too. I yearn for many more females to regale us with their own wisdom here. Come on, Criterion! You can do it!
The day someone picks up IKIRU, ill be happy.
i feel like someone mused on it in the past, albeit briefly, but i can't remember who. one of my fav kurosawas.
It’s my favorite Kurosawa film, and my favorite film of all time. I feel like it is so underrated.
oh, does this mean "sleepers" or "diner" is coming to criterion?
Probably Diner, knowing Criterion. It has a Criterion feel to it.
The Natural or Rain Man might be possible, but I hope it's Diner
thevoid99 I'm guessing Wag the Dog, but I'm hoping for Diner
Can’t wait for Levinson’s dramatization on the making of _The Godfather!_
These videos are far too short!
Good chit chat!
Jules and Jim!
It looks like you have a water leak in the corner ceiling
Why is DINER not in that room?
Tarantino could pick whole closet!
You didn’t have Foreign films but you had Johnny UNITAs
y'all should get Death Grips to come to the closet
Harley I don’t think they let virgins in there
Rain Man!
I would give anything to get 10 minutes in that closet.
Is this the father of Sam levinson?
Barry, Brando directed other films.
According to IMDB, One-Eyed jacks was the only film Brando directed. Please name some others so I can try to see them.
Quentin Tarantino needs to visit the closet
and in 2025 he release a movie.........
I always knew Barry Levinson was in the closet.
do u know who barry levinson is is a self in cinema 3 30 for 30 50 / 50 lengends journey of rain man rain man feutrettelate night with david letter man tonight show with jay leno hbo first look at the movies mony the beat hoop life media show paul ryan show wag the dog on the street side by sidecharlie rose and good morning amercia a various in tim conway comedy hour a varicous charcters in comedy machine a belly boy in high anxiety amartin benson in bee movie a doctor in rain man a man at movie studio in wag the dogwwe star rich myers in raw smack down and more thats what he does,.
It boggles the mind the volume of crap Levinson has directed and produced.
finally some american films … not good american films, but american films none the less.
Every time i see one of these videos of some rich director getting handed handfuls of free Criterion discs, it really makes me reconsider spending $35 on one for myself. Especially when I can just download it for free. Think about it Criterion.
Boo hoo.
you can download anything in great quality these days
Stupid advertising and promotion. Just show the damn movies already.