Tim Blake Nelson’s Closet Picks

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Ай бұрын

The award-winning actor, writer, and director shares his love for the hard-boiled voice-over in BLAST OF SILENCE, praises the exquisite acting and production design of TOPSY-TURVY, and selects favorites by his frequent collaborators Joel and Ethan Coen.
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@TechnicJunglist Ай бұрын

Who doesn't love this guy? He is one of the best character actors ever. Tim elevates every film he's in.

@blakemeads9225 Ай бұрын

He’s also quite a good filmmaker. Watch his film Leaves Of Grass if you haven’t, it’s a wonderful and surprisingly poignant dark comedy.

@TechnicJunglist Ай бұрын

@blakemeads9225 thank you for the suggestion. I'll get right on that.

@baxatakbaxatak2014 Ай бұрын

Dude was in Nightmare Alley for 30 seconds and managed to be compelling.

@mikesilva3868 Ай бұрын

@@blakemeads9225❤agreed

@TechnicJunglist Ай бұрын

@baxatakbaxatak2014 I get the same reaction of joy and yelling, "I didn't know he was in this!" Whenever Tom Waits pops up. He has the same effect on me.

@Cat_theft_auto Ай бұрын

Hello! Tim Blake Nelson, I just happen to have caught you in the criterion collection closet

@SpaceDisease Ай бұрын

One of my favorite closets. I love when ppl are so granular about why they love these movies instead of simply shaking their head and going so good, so good.

@MagicCarpetRideShareProject Ай бұрын

Yeah, he's been one of the best so far (of the 30-40 of these I've seen) getting into the details of his picks.

@RyanMichero Ай бұрын

100% agree on his Miller's Crossing comments. It's super-complicated and needs to be rewatched to make sense of it (and rewards your investment), and Turturro is unforgettable. As is Jon Polito!

@woodstockreynolds6520 Ай бұрын

Hell yeah

@Jimmy1982Playlists Ай бұрын

One of my favorite Coen Bros films, no doubt. Recently watched it again... and again... and again... and again... it's one of _those_ movies!

@richrobertson9457 Ай бұрын

What's the rumpus?

@p_ttown1979 Ай бұрын

yea i was pretty lukewarm first watch but i have it on the rewatch list i have a feeling it’ll be gold 2nd time around

@leedsdevil Ай бұрын

Best summed up with the quote from the Dane: Up is down, black is white.

@elsewhere_ash Ай бұрын

The breakdown of Cassavetes' style was fucking awesome.

@Turbo9987 22 күн бұрын

I could listen to this dude talk about movies all day!

@wilsonsecaur1015 Ай бұрын

He seems really knowledgeable, love his passion for film

@paulb111 Ай бұрын

seems?

@ReelItInReviews Ай бұрын

I utterly adore what he said about Llewyn Davis. Beautifully expresses the lingering sadness, melancholy, ache of the film. My personal favorite Coen film.

@Floormat212 Ай бұрын

WOW, picking Tokyo Story at random is LUCKY. What a great pic.

@jamesgwarrior1981 Ай бұрын

I love this guy! Not a bad moment of acting anywhere with him!!!

@rittdalton8749 Ай бұрын

Yes -- the narration/voice over in "Blast of Silence" is one of the best aspects of this great film. What really sets this particular voice over apart, is the fact that it's done in the second person, which makes the raw cynicism really come alive, especially with the accent and tone of the narrator. Brilliant. So fun to mouth along as you watch...

@JesseKray Ай бұрын

Tim's passion for film and storytelling is contagious

@lanolinlight Ай бұрын

A film he wrote and directed, EYE OF GOD, should be in the collection.

@smittyjonesthethird Ай бұрын

It really should, along with The Grey Zone.

@mr.hulotsholiday Ай бұрын

It probably will be eventually. I think criterion usually adds new films, whether from America or other countries around the world every month.

@taeyonglee-nh4je Ай бұрын

Whoa!!nice! any other recommend besides those title buddy?

@MuratKarakus-to4tr Ай бұрын

This guy is a treasure! His performance in watchmen and cabinet of curiocities was amazing, love him.

@markh8744 Ай бұрын

Love his thoughtful commentary. So insightful and passionate.

@derekchin6403 29 күн бұрын

I came across Old Henry on cable, and watched it just because TBN was in it. Boy, was I well rewarded.

@Ben-O25 Ай бұрын

I think I'm just realizing I've never heard his real voice.

@roostertai111 Ай бұрын

Leaves of Grass for the collection!!! 1. Excellent dual performance by Ed Norton 2. Exquisite acting AND directing by Tim Blake Nelson, perfectly supporting both lead roles 3. Pitch perfect music and overall tone, letting the viewer sit and dwell in it's Whitmanness

@MagicCarpetRideShareProject Ай бұрын

Oh yeah, that's a great one! I definitely need to rewatch that, so if by chance it came into their collection soon, that would be even better : ) 🎉🎉

@maximumoccupancy Ай бұрын

We need THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS in the Criterion Collection!!!

@fuiers Ай бұрын

”well, that aint good.” Always makes me laugh

@inyostudio Ай бұрын

The San Saba Songbird

@arthurtrommel1438 Ай бұрын

I love him in Old Henry.

@inhha Ай бұрын

A surprising little gem.

@joliecide Ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@TechnicJunglist Ай бұрын

I got my 74 yr old father hooked on OH. He's seriously had watched it once a week since it came out. Fantastic performance.

@illuminatiCorgi Ай бұрын

I swear this guy has one of the most consistent careers in the business.

@DThron Ай бұрын

Tokyo Story! Tim you have a real treat coming my friend.

@MrRazorblade999 Ай бұрын

One of the best closet videos!

@TonyinQuakeland Ай бұрын

Wow. That was great. Seemingly plain speaking, yet articulate and insightful. And great taste!

@GochujangLove Ай бұрын

Love Tim's energy, he is a great talker.

@bobbyologun1517 Ай бұрын

omg YES finally Millers Crossing! my first Coens Bros movie changed my life. I watched it three times and read the screenplay even knowing the outcome the hair on the back of my neck still stood up. 10/10 movie. MAGNIFICENT. FLAWLESS. UNASSAILABLE.

@JetSetDiva 24 күн бұрын

Landing on Tokyo Story was such a score. Ozu was an amazing filmmaker and an absolute joy to watch.

@MichaelCortese1 Ай бұрын

The greatest Random selection of all time. Tokyo Story is my favorite movie

@FrydaWolff Ай бұрын

Love him, incredible performer. Miller's Crossing is a must see!

@michaelcoy311 Ай бұрын

“Eye of God” on Criterion stat! Tim Blake Nelson, you directed a perfect movie!

@mmertesfp Ай бұрын

This man speaking makes me wish I didn't work an office job but struggled even more to enjoy the arts in a way that is meaningful and can be articulated in such an effortless but purposeful way.

@eddyblanco7210 28 күн бұрын

*From HEAVYWEIGHTS to O' BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU to JUST MERCY and back to WATCHMEN TV and all of his work: Tim Blake Nelson is a lucky charm to any film or series.*

@paulb111 Ай бұрын

Five more hours with Mr. Nelson P L E A S E E E E E E ! Fantastic.

@maxiguess2291 Күн бұрын

Great picks from a wonderful actor! His insight into each film is very thoughtful

@hipsterelephant2660 Ай бұрын

One of my favorite character actors.

@brandothecatmeow Ай бұрын

I absolutely love TBN. His descriptions are spot in. I own two of his choices, Chinese Bookie and Miller's Crossing. His assessment of Turturro's character in Miller's Crossing is perfect, and I totally agree with him.

@alfsmith7210 Ай бұрын

Buster Scruggs in the closet baby let's gooooo!

@drewmcgill5290 Ай бұрын

Hell yes

@JonLutz Ай бұрын

Wonderful insight into each film. Love Tim Blake Nelson!

@kenimiller3896 Ай бұрын

Topsy Turvy! A man after my own heart, would love to see Tim in a Mike Leigh film. Wonderful choices all. And what a treat he is in for with Tokyo Story. Recently watched his video talking about his film roles and now this....he's a joy to listen to.

@seanezekielsmith Ай бұрын

dude picked my favorite cassavetes film - respect

@lincoln3x7 24 күн бұрын

He is a treasure, love him.... Now, Millers Crossing has several of the best hit scenes in any mob or cop film, starting with the shot of the two Thomson machine guns viewed from floor level right through to the old man popping away at the fleeing car... absolutely top tier. The very funny shot of the street fight between the cops and mob guys, it looks like they are far apart, camera moves to the side and we see they are right on top of each other.... funny and wild. I will be tracking down Blast of Silence! Cheers!

@Advent3546 Ай бұрын

Put The Grey Zone in the collection! Tim directed it and it is amazing!!!

@un-fun-kneetv Ай бұрын

Love ya Dr. Pendanski!! ❤

@bcdubbs382 Ай бұрын

O Brother to CC, please!

@Jimmy-lv9mz Ай бұрын

Second

@deaconpeters2994 Ай бұрын

"I'll cut you some slack that you're grieving as you are, but the fact is Buster Scruggs don't shoot nobody in the back." TBN is a great actor!

@penbucket Ай бұрын

That Man is an absolute delight. An absolute thrill to listen to Buster Scruggs wax on about Bernie Bernbaum. What a treasure.

@kevinkoch6900 Ай бұрын

By far my favorite watch of these. He's so relatable and to the point. Just awesome.

@KERSTEN27 Ай бұрын

He makes a very solid selection, even randomly as with Tokyo Story

@jd899 Ай бұрын

I haven't seen Miller's Croasing in years. Looks like I should watch a couple more times. Always put one in the brain😄

@MrRobolemur Ай бұрын

Miller's Crossing! Quite possibly my favorite film (or at least in the top 5), and his description of John Tuturro's performance is spot on: It takes a great actor to be truly unappealing.

@charlesgrantham5216 Ай бұрын

I love everything about this man.

@AllsWellInHell Ай бұрын

wild to see Tim here, but so stoked for him to watch Tokyo Story :’) real special movie. don’t forget make way for tomorrow!

@THEGlassIED Ай бұрын

He hit the jackpot with that random pick at the end.

@dockennedy8091 Ай бұрын

Turturro was lights out in Miller's Crossing. The scene in the woods alone is one of the all-time great performances.

@StreetHierarchy Ай бұрын

This man is a living legend. Protect him at ALL costs!

@jeremystone286 Ай бұрын

This was great! I could listen to him talk about movies all day.

@CINEPR Ай бұрын

Watched Tokyo Story for the first time this year (on the Criterion Channel) and LOVE IT. The only thing I don't like about The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is that it needs more Tim Blake Nelson.

@L.E.Santo02 Ай бұрын

What a great actor. Fenomenal in every movie

@evanmichael3153 Ай бұрын

Love Tim! So many memorable characters. And a Brown & Juilliard grad as well 🤘❤️🤘

@IGNANT4LIFE Ай бұрын

this was great. what a neat and effective (and efficient) way to really get into someone's mind and learn a lot of the little special nuggets of information/insight they uniquely have on life, while simultaneously getting a ton of great movie recommendations. TBN is a super cool dude.

@drummersnail115 Ай бұрын

Love what he says about JT’s performance in Miller’s Crossing. I feel the same way about his performance in Do The Right Thing

@inyostudio Ай бұрын

His performance as Buster Scruggs always brings me gleeful joy.

@jyroth99 Ай бұрын

so well spoken loved this

@jamesb8603 Ай бұрын

Damn, I could listen to Tim talk about film and craft all day long. Made me want to drop everything and watch each of these stat, whether I've seen them before or not. 😊🙏

@willalfano8 Ай бұрын

i like the adding the film names at the end

@Jimmy1982Playlists Ай бұрын

Great actor _and_ director! BTW I love the recent billy woods & Armand Hammer music videos he co-directed... he's so cool he _would_ direct a their videos lol Amazing selections!!

@KronantheBarbarian 29 күн бұрын

"Topsy Turvy" is incredible!

@InsertCleverNameHere0 Ай бұрын

An amazing actor. Loved him as a kid seeing him in Holes, love him still as an adult seeing him in Watchmen. And some amazing picks to boot. Long live Mirror Guy! 🪞

@ChrisMeadows1992 Ай бұрын

Just saw Tim on Michael Rosenbaum's podcast and he seems like such a genuine, kind person.

@finch45lear Ай бұрын

What an amazing actor. One of the very best.

@NathanDuffy Ай бұрын

Biggest revelation: Tim Blake Nelson hasn't seen 'Tokyo Story'.

@bluemooninthedaylight8073 Ай бұрын

To be fair, there's lot's of great films that are missing from one's viewing experience. It's nice in a way, because it means we all have these gems waiting for us to see.

@singlespies Ай бұрын

Sounded like maybe he's never even heard of it. Hope he watches it soon.

@myndirnotur Ай бұрын

He's about to have a good ass time

@isaacmartinez6904 Ай бұрын

Most celebrities love Tokyo Story. And I can’t blame them. I hope Tim Blake Nelson likes it when he sees it.

@ChristopherMervJones Ай бұрын

Maybe the best spoken person I've seen in the closet! Super interesting thoughts. Love Tim Blake Nelson.

@jacksonwright5145 Ай бұрын

I like that the random pick has become a tradition

@sashagaster9381 Ай бұрын

I thought he was the best part of an amazing show in Watchmen playing the Looking Glass character!

@megamoviez Ай бұрын

He’s the best part of anything he’s in

@jsteeles Ай бұрын

What a guy this was an absolute treat

@davidhollingsworth4665 Ай бұрын

This guy is a national treasure! Love how he gives a lot of credit to The Coen Brothers. He's definitely one of the seminal character actors of his time.

@jameshagler7321 Ай бұрын

I really need a couple of more hours of this.

@brentulstad3275 Ай бұрын

Old Henry was such a great surprise of a hidden gem western! A movie which builds to the absolutely incredible climax reveal of . . . . Tim as the solid character actor and director with impeccable taste we all knew he was & or could be. Fuck yeah, no spoilers here my friends.

@dillon8755 Ай бұрын

He’s right, we need some more Coen films in the collection-like where is O Brother, Where Art Thou? Amazing performances by TBN and Turturro in that one. Also, when are you gonna give Leaves of Grass its own spine number and give it a spot on those shelves? TBN is a wonderful actor, writer, and director and beautiful performances by Keri Russell and Susan Sarandon.

@jetjaguar3000 18 күн бұрын

Mike Leigh’s done a few period pieces more recently, arguably after his most famous period, including Spall fronting Mr Turner about the painter.

@HerbalistGuybrush Ай бұрын

Finally someone thoughtful, intellectual nd well-articulated in his picks. Thats sadly rare. I love all videos from the closet, bjt this is soo much better then ppl just praising the movies without giving any interesting take. Great to see!

@createsomethinginteresting8984 Ай бұрын

Great picks!

@leespiderpod Ай бұрын

I wish we had the criterion channel in the UK

@scottlette Ай бұрын

A new genre of movie was invented during COVID - the COVID movie. Movies made with a small cast, often with a singular location and a small crew. Time Blake Nelson starred in the best example of this genre, in ‘Old Henry’. A great film if you have not seen it.

@toddchatterly9310 Ай бұрын

Turturro is in my Top 3. Such a brilliant guy.

@marcjohnson3553 Ай бұрын

I could, no, *want* to listen to Tim Blake Nelson talk about Cinéma for hours

@gjs9366 Ай бұрын

Topsy Turvy, yes!

@brettplaxton190 Ай бұрын

Okay… I’m with you fellas!

@SJReid82 Ай бұрын

Definitely going to have to check out Blast of Silence. Love noir cinema and hardboiled fiction and it sounds like a hidden gem, so for sure going to have to give that one a watch.

@mdtys Ай бұрын

wonderful

@mrgonzale0978 Ай бұрын

I love this guy. he's been in some great films.

@ChrisWilliams-pw6gw Ай бұрын

Killing of a Chinese Bookie is an amazing film! Goes from eccentric shaggy-dog tale to white-knuckle intensity without you even realizing it. Gazarra is incredible. Love it.

@Jacobunny Ай бұрын

Starting witha couple m ore off the beaten path picks and then some more familiar. Love TBN's obvious passion for film and the artists involved in making them.