Willem Dafoe’s Closet Picks

The acclaimed actor shares his deep connection to ONIBABA, praises Isabelle Huppert and her performance in THE PIANO TEACHER, recalls GATE OF FLESH's influence on the Wooster Group, and selects a few of his collaborations with Wes Anderson and Martin Scorsese.

[FistfulOfCourage]

You know, I’m something of a cinephile myself.

[zxbc]

We need Willem in the closet for a full hour, his energy is unmatched.

[chaossedated]

The fact that he had the opportunity to remake one of his favorite movies, but chose not to because he couldn’t do it justice speaks to his character, integrity and love of film

[momaable]

This man is slowly but surely becoming one of my favorite actors, always a joy to hear him talk

[EpicBeard]

His energy is so addictive. He's like the theater kid from hell.

[notataco]

Him picking two of his own movies is fucking awesome

[mason]

Willem Dafoe is one of those people who make you smile just being in their presence.

[jesuschrist]

“When you don’t think you’re right for something, you may be actually very right for it” love this little quote

[dustinswarb]

The fact that he wanted to remake Onibaba and didn’t because he RESPECTED the source material so much that he didn’t end up doing it, makes him fucking even more awesome in my book. If you’re gonna remake something it cannot disrespect the source material. Cronenbergs the fly is a perfect example of an amazing remake.❤

[matthewuchiha]

Willem Dafoe is truly an amazing actor, and genuine good man!

[ehhhhhhhhhh]

0:08 Onibaba, Dir: Kaneto Shindô
0:34 The Leopard, Dir: Luchino Visconti
1:16 Ashes and Diamonds, Dir: Andrzej Wajda
1:32 Pickpocket, Dir: Robert Bresson
1:42 Gate of Flesh, Dir: Seijun Suzuki
2:01 3 Films by Roberto Rossellini Starring Ingrid Bergman
- Stromboli
- Europe '51
- Journey to Italy
2:17 The Devil's Backbone, Dir: Guillermo del Toro
2:43 Mirror, Dir: Andrei Tarkovsky
2:52 The Piano Teacher, Dir: Michael Haneke
3:05 8½, Dir: Federico Fellini
3:06 The Last Temptation of Christ, Dir: Martin Scorsese
3:20 The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Dir: Wes Anderson

[nick_malone]

He has the most unique voice, he sounds like he’s from everywhere and no where.

[drewmcgill]

He would CRUSH it in a Onibaba remake. That would be terrifying.

[FanOfFilms]

Willem giving The Life Aquatic the praise that it deserves, what a legend

[qoopertrooper]

I could genuinely listen to Willem Dafoe talk for ever, he just spills wisdom and fun in the smallest of anecdotes. He has lived a really interesting life. It also helps that he has such a nice voice to listen to.

[Sceme]

He is literally radiating good vibes and it's contagious.

[jamesmack]

His performance in the Lighthouse is off the charts. Incredible.

[JNathanielBerke]

There was a time that I was running a video store in Orlando, Florida and we were one of the only stores to carry Last Temptation. Had a few people come in and complain. One day an older couple came in, the seemed sweet enough and asked to buy our copy. Turns out they were Willem's parents. The story gets better as years later the first big Hollywood film I wrote on was "Pavilion of Women" starring....Willem Dafoe.

[sebastianalegria]

For the love of Neptune, give Willem Dafoe the Oscar he's waited for a long time.

[mimicrybypravesh]

"Platoon" is the greatest war movie of all time, and Willem Dafoe's performance in it is one of the best of all time.