Paul Dano's Closet Picks

The actor-director stopped by our offices to stock up on movies by Yasujiro Ozu, Edward Yang, and other filmmakers who have shaped his sensibility.

Shop Paul's Closet Picks:

[Jimbo]

Him dropping the dvd while on camera in a place he's trying to be respectful of is immensely relatable

[MRKYootube]

He's so sweet, soft-spoken, and humble here. I can't wait to see him carving up citizens of Gotham and driving Batman insane.

[iamsheep]

Any actor that can hold their own against Daniel Day Lewis should be respected

[publicoutlaw]

I could straight up listen to him talk forever. Loved him as riddler, I really hope he continues being a part of the franchise kind of like how scarecrow was in all Nolan movies.

[AveChristusRex]

I can really see this man becoming a director one day

[froggysin]

Ugh. Paul is so soft-spoken. So soothing to listen to him talk. Best boy.

[stealthsuit]

Paul: I want to respect the closet

Also Paul: 0:15

[NathanSano]

"I just want to respect the closet"

*immediately drops DVD*

[VideosforAudio]

I really think this series could go places with a little more editing and attention. Think "What's in My Bag, " but for films. For example, focusing a little more on their picks, prompting more discussion, or showing clips from the films. I could see it having appeal even outside the Criterion community — attract more viewers!

[elleh]

The first time I saw Paul was in Little Miss Sunshine. He stands out for some reason, there is a sincerity in his presence that is pretty wonderful. He clearly is passionate for his craft. I love that he is so motivated not just by successes, but the process and communication of film-making.

[MrTables]

His performance in Swiss Army Man is so raw for such a fantastical movie, his acting in There Will Be Blood is so unhinged for such a restrained movie and his work in Little Miss Sunshine is so held back for such a comedic film. A man of many gifts

[dbc]

It’s nice to see an actor who’s a cinephile. He’s obsessed with what he does.

[onlythelonely]

Paul Dano gives me that peaceful vibe, amazing actor.

[thestarkknightreturns]

He's like an old man who is stuck with a child's face and is perpetually annoyed by that conundrum

[klausweasley]

"I don't wanna be too greedy."
*minutes later*
"I'm gonna take the Jacques Demy box-set."

[AudienceReactions]

I cant wait to see him as the riddler!

[lagladiator]

Picks:
ONE-EYED JACKS (1961)
JACQUES DEMY SET
THIS SPORTING LIFE (1963)


Shout-outs:
GOOD MORNING (1959)
MAKE WAY FOR TOMORROW (1937)
YI YI (2000)
A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY (1991)
MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO (1991)

[natechenry]

Here after Paul Dano is playing the riddler. Guy is clearly born to play riddler. He is smart as hell and quite talented.

[angelgonzalez]

IF YOU ARE JUSTICE, PLEASE DO NOT LIE!!!!

[akio]

This guy was very terrifying as the riddler . Really gave that gotham villain vibe