5 Criterion Closet Picks to See in Case Lav Diaz Gets His Own Episode
We highlight five favorite episodes from the Criterion Collection’s “Closet Picks,” featuring selections from Ayo Edebiri, Cillian Murphy, and Filipino filmmaker Isabel Sandoval.
Lav Diaz’s Criterion Closet Visits
Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz has appeared twice in the Criterion Closet, first in 2023 and again in October 2025. Though his latest episode has yet to be released, Diaz’s picks included David Lynch’s Lost Highway, Jean-Pierre Melville’s Le Samouraï, and box sets like Letters from Fontainhas: Three Films by Pedro Costa and Ingmar Bergman’s Cinema. The Criterion Collection has hinted that a new episode featuring Diaz is forthcoming.
Favorite Criterion Closet Episodes
- Ayo Edebiri: The comedian and actor’s enthusiasm is infectious as she explores the closet. Her selections include Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low and Stanley Donen’s Charade for their craftsmanship, Juzo Itami’s The Funeral for its sharp satire, and Charles Burnett’s To Sleep with Anger, noted for its dark humor.
“Thank you, Criterion, for letting me in the closet. I was disgustingly greedy.” – Ayo Edebiri
These episodes showcase a wide array of films, offering insights into the tastes of film lovers and collectors.
Author's summary: The Criterion Closet series reveals diverse cinematic treasures through curated picks by filmmakers and actors, with Lav Diaz’s upcoming episode highly anticipated.
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