Tim Robbins’s Closet Picks

Oscar-winning actor and director Tim Robbins stopped by the Criterion closet to pick up a few films and reminisce on his memories of Robert Altman and Samuel Fuller!

Shop Tim's Closet Picks:

[Bryan]

First person in the closet able to reach the top shelf?

[johnta]

He was impacted by Robert Altman's Nashville in HS and then he gets to star in Altman's film The Player years later. How lucky is he?

[FrancoisDressler]

He's aged really well. Hope to see him in more iconic films down the road.

[vonantero]

His picks:

Antonio Gaudí (1984)
Eclipse Series 24: The Actuality Dramas of Allan King (1967-2005)
La Jetée (1963) / Sans Soleil (1983)
Nashville (1975)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Shock Corridor (1963)
My Dinner with André (1981)
Z (1969)

[srlag]

For the love of GOD, please get the rights to "Jacobs Ladder"

[fsyeah]

Congratulations on launching Filmstruck, but please Criterion don't ditch physical media!

[patvamos]

Love these but could someone at Criterion edit these videos to add some text or the cover of the video when your guest picks them up? Often times they don't show the DVD to the camera or mention the title outright.

[thetramp]

He must have been thrilled to get to work with Altman.

[CinemaRockPizza]

Cant believe I'm witnessing a new criterion DVD picks video. Finally! Thank you, Criterion

[austinwolf]

I just got my first Criterion through the flash sale! This just makes me pumped to get it

[darkknightfanboy]

That's crazy that the film that made Tim look at film a different way, was directed by Altman, who Tim would later work with on some of Altman's most recognized works. This being of course, The Player and Short Cuts.

[AlexK-eiyh]

best excuse for being late: I was in the Criterion Closet!

[Mrsilenciobackgammon]

When he pushes the case back in at 0:33. Love this guy.

[hamsteralliance]

Are there any photos or a 360 degree look at that room? I want to see the shelves in their entirety.

[noodtayne]

It would be great if you could include a list in the description of the titles they pick. You can't always tell in the video.

[davidkornblatt]

He kind-of looks like philip Seymour hoffman now or maybe visa versa (BEFORE PSH passed of course)

[WalterLiddy]

I never knew that about Shock Corridor. Great movie, and the bit he refers to is some of the best stuff in it. The alarming juxtaposition, seeing a black man rave pro-KKK sentiments is incredibly effective.

[Twiggystar]

Could we please have a list of the films they pick please? Sometimes they just hold the film without mentioning the film itself, thank you. And ya'll need to add more Buñuel to the collection.

[iaminvisible]

I love this man very much...his contributions to Shawshank was amazing

[jaramillolugo]

Robbins is one of the few Criterion closet guests that gives the camera the chance to reveal to us what films he's holding : a sign of a true cineaste with great eye and placement!
And yes Tim, Costa-Gravas is always a great finding!!!