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

Here are five standout episodes from the Criterion “Closet Picks” series, featuring selections from Ayo Edebiri, Cillian Murphy, and Filipino filmmaker Isabel Sandoval. While Lav Diaz has visited the Criterion Closet twice—first in 2023 and again in October 2025—his latest episode has not yet been released. However, the Criterion Collection revealed that Diaz chose David Lynch’s Lost Highway, Jean-Pierre Melville’s Le Samouraï, the box set “Letters from Fontainhas: Three Films by Pedro Costa,” and “Ingmar Bergman’s Cinema.” They also hinted that more content featuring Diaz is on the way.

Ayo Edebiri’s Picks

Comedian, actor, and film enthusiast Ayo Edebiri entered the Criterion Closet with excitement, describing her experience as being “disgustingly greedy.” Her selections reflect a broad range of cinematic tastes:

Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low
Stanley Donen’s Charade
Juzo Itami’s The Funeral
Charles Burnett’s To Sleep with Anger

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

Edebiri’s choices highlight films celebrated for their precision, charm, biting satire, and dark humor.

Other Notable Episodes

The Criterion “Closet Picks” series has featured a variety of film lovers, each bringing their unique perspective to the collection. These episodes offer a glimpse into the diverse tastes of cinephiles and the treasures hidden within the Criterion library.

Author’s Summary

The Criterion “Closet Picks” episodes showcase the eclectic tastes of film lovers, from classic auteurs to bold contemporary voices, offering a curated journey through cinema’s most memorable works.

Rolling Stone Philippines — 2025-11-04