Closet Picks

writer and director

Edgar Wright

2 visits, reaching 19 films in the collection.

10 Oct 2025

The writer and director returns to the Criterion Closet, where he talks about a moment from Black Narcissus that’s ingrained in his memory, shares what he loves about Max Ophuls and The Earrings of Madame de . . ., and reflects on how Richard Lester captured lightning in a bottle with A Hard Day ’s Night.

Chose Director Year
1 Black Narcissus Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger 1947
2 Something Wild Jonathan Demme 1986
3 A Hard Day’s Night Richard Lester 1964
4 The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers: Two Films by Richard Lesterbox set, 2 films
5 America Lost and Found: The BBS Storybox set, 7 films
6 The Earrings of Madame de . . . Max Ophuls 1953
7 Police Story / Police Story 2box set, 2 films

Least-picked choice here: The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers: Two Films by Richard Lester , taken by 1 other visits.

Watch the video · On criterion.com · This visit

1 Feb 2014

The genre-obsessed British director celebrates cult classics that have made a deep impression on him.

Chose Director Year
1 Eyes Without a Face Georges Franju 1960
2 Walker Alex Cox 1987
3 Throne of Blood Akira Kurosawa 1957
4 Don’t Look Now Nicolas Roeg 1973

Least-picked choice here: Walker , taken by 1 other visits.

Watch the video · On criterion.com · This visit

Closest taste

Guests who chose the most of the same things. Anyone filmed alongside Edgar Wright is left out, since they picked from one list.

GuestSharedJaccardIn common
Bob Odenkirk 2 0.091 America Lost and Found: The BBS Story, Police Story / Police Story 2