7 Apr 2026
John C. Reilly’s Closet Picks
The actor and musician shares his love for Tom Waits in Down by Law, reminisces about watching The Brood in the cinema as a child, and champions the rebellious spirit of The Great Escape.
- Choices
- 6
- Single films
- 6
- Box sets
- 0
| Chose | Director | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Down by Law | Jim Jarmusch | 1986 |
| 2 | The Killing of a Chinese Bookie | John Cassavetes | 1976 |
| 3 | The Brood | David Cronenberg | 1979 |
| 4 | Defending Your Life | Albert Brooks | 1991 |
| 5 | On the Waterfront | Elia Kazan | 1954 |
| 6 | The Great Escape | John Sturges | 1963 |