5 Criterion Closet Picks to See If Lav Diaz Gets His Own Episode
We highlight five favorite Criterion “Closet Picks” episodes, featuring guests like Ayo Edebiri, Cillian Murphy, and Filipino filmmaker Isabel Sandoval. Although Lav Diaz’s second visit to the Criterion Closet in October 2025 hasn’t been released as an episode yet, we reflect on the best moments from this beloved series.
Lav Diaz's Criterion Closet Visits
Most cinephiles dream of entering the Criterion Closet, and Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz has achieved this twice—first in 2023 and again in October 2025. While his latest episode is still forthcoming, Diaz chose several notable works:
- 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 Criterion Collection teased, “There is more to come,” hinting at an upcoming episode featuring Diaz’s picks.
Ayo Edebiri’s Playful Picks
Comedian, actor, and film enthusiast Ayo Edebiri approaches the closet with childlike excitement. Reflecting on her experience, she says:
“Thank you, Criterion, for letting me in the closet. I was disgustingly greedy.”
Her selections cover a broad range of styles and emotions:
- Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low
- Stanley Donen’s Charade
- Juzo Itami’s The Funeral
- Charles Burnett’s To Sleep with Anger
Each film captivates through precision, charm, satire, or dark humor.
Other Noteworthy Closet Picks
The series also showcases diverse voices and tastes, such as those of Cillian Murphy and Isabel Sandoval, deepening the connection film lovers have to the Criterion Collection’s offerings.
“Most cinephiles dream of being in the Criterion Closet, and now, Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz has been in it twice.”
This highlights the unique prestige of the Closet Pick series within cinephile communities.
Author’s Summary
The Criterion Closet Pick series reveals intimate cinematic tastes from notable cinephiles, with upcoming episodes like Lav Diaz’s eagerly awaited for a deeper glimpse into film passion.
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