"I'm not gonna make any closet jokes. It's too easy." Proceeds to immediately make two closet jokes. I love this guy!

@HobGungan

3 жыл бұрын

He's a national treasure

@adambob3123

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t get the jokes. Can you explain them please?

@ambskater97

2 жыл бұрын

@@adambob3123 He's gay.

@roycastanon5754

2 жыл бұрын

@@adambob3123 probably some film snob joke

@nicholasferrara5222

2 жыл бұрын

@RoyCastanon They most certainly are not!😂 "The Closet" is a term for a LGBTQIA+ person who is not open about their sexuality/gender. That is what the expression "coming out of the closet" refers to. Nathan Lane is an openly gay man, he is "out of the closet." So, when he refers to himself being "back in the closet" he is saying he is no longer openly gay. The joke about Liberace is suggesting he was a "closeted" homosexual. I'm sure other people could phrase this better, but for now, does that clear things up!

All alone in a closet, and he's still doing schtick. Legend.

@brooksashmanskas4516

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed, love him❤️😍🙏

@seanmatyas3938

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't expect anything less from him

Probably the most energetic man who has been in this closet

@gabefranco6572

3 жыл бұрын

Nice profile picture btw. I’m so stoked for Last Night in Soho

@brooksashmanskas4516

3 жыл бұрын

Nathan Lane (my crush). I love him so much. Fantastic actor, he's so awesome in every genre he plays : The Birdcage, Mousehunt, Guys And Dolls, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Love! Valour!Compassion!, The Lisbon Traviata, Odd Couple, The Producers, The Iceman Cometh, The Nance (❤️), Angels in America (👏👏), The Good Wife, American Crime Story or Penny Dreadful City of Angels (One of it's best role on TV).

@mattmontada8539

3 жыл бұрын

So true. Love his energy, passion, and humor in this video hehe 😁 PS: i am in love with your profile picture 🤩. Last Night In Soho is my most anticipated film for the rest of the year.

@edgarfriendly8808

3 жыл бұрын

And now he's out of the closet 😝

@hank1519

3 жыл бұрын

He's so lovable!

They should get Steve Buscemi on here

@Madbandit77

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@Orangeflava

3 жыл бұрын

Stat!

@stargirl8444

3 жыл бұрын

YES

@FramesPerSecond

3 жыл бұрын

How do you do fellow kids

@ferstnaimlaastnaim6732

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

Nathan has officially transitioned into an a sweet old lady

@WillScarlet16

8 ай бұрын

With a wicked sense of humor;

@3506Dodge

5 ай бұрын

Who tells naughty jokes!

"'Banned in cities around the world.' I'm SOLD!" Hilarious and entertaining as always! Thanks, Nathan!

@an645

3 жыл бұрын

I laughed when he said that. When I see the word 'banned' on anything I gotta have it. I refuse to be censored.

@mohammedashian8094

2 жыл бұрын

@@an645 same

The other female director Nathan couldn't recall was Dorothy Arzner, the first woman in the director's guild (1936). She remained the only woman until 1949 when Ida Lupino became the 2nd woman admitted into the director's guild.

@technodroog

3 жыл бұрын

knowledge dropped. Thanks!

@champagnesocialist3716

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I was looking for this comment. She also invented the boom mic!

@stevennieto9898

3 жыл бұрын

Wow.........you know your shit!

@stevennieto9898

3 жыл бұрын

@@champagnesocialist3716 Woah, so do you! 😂 Cool to know she invented the boom mic.

@TheTurkaderr

10 ай бұрын

I love that he was so kind even if he didn't remember. Some people would just say " oh,I can't remember " and move on, but he genuinely acknowledged that she must have been amazing in her own right even if he couldn't remember her name. A classy man.

When gay people say "respect your elders", we are referring to icons like Nathan

@WillScarlet16

3 жыл бұрын

*Pulls out Criterion copy of Noel Coward in 'In Which We Serve'*

@christophergerety1263

3 жыл бұрын

Elders?

@zvimur

3 жыл бұрын

@@WillScarlet16 also Laughton's Night of the Hunter. Or did you mean that NC was known for not being respectful, maybe?

@WillScarlet16

3 жыл бұрын

@@zvimurI mean there are gay elders who go way back before Nathan Lane.

@zvimur

3 жыл бұрын

@@WillScarlet16 That could have been said intentionally. Self aware irony on the side of Lane.

I love how his tone completely changes when talking about The Night of the Hunter.

@TheTurkaderr

10 ай бұрын

As well it should, it's f'ing brilliant, so glad he notices. So many actors today have never heard of it. I think it should be required viewing for any serious actor.

Mousehunt, The Birdcage, Frankie and Johnny, and most importantly... The Lion King 1 1/2

@frankirons9337

3 жыл бұрын

Mathematically and artistically, The Lion King 1½ > The Lion King!

@SnowmanZit

3 жыл бұрын

When is that going to be in the Criterion Collection?

@loriannnoguchi5610

3 жыл бұрын

Dig a Tunnah is an iconic song!

@musics4me

3 жыл бұрын

YES!! Justice for Lion King 1 1/2!!!!

@baxatakbaxatak2014

17 күн бұрын

1.5 was robbed of a proper theatrical run. ROBBED.

the coziness this video radiates...

@scmkar

3 жыл бұрын

Its his clothes

@HobGungan

3 жыл бұрын

@@scmkar Particularly that scarf

0:19 The kid 0:24 Rififi 0:45 Bitter rice 0:57 I am curious/yellow 1:25 Night of the hunter 1:50 Sweet smell of success 2:09 Valley of the dolls 2:35 Odd man out 2:49 Micky and Nicky 2:33 The in-laws 2:40 Heaven can wait 3:50 Here comes mr jordon 4:19 Being there

@flaggerify

6 ай бұрын

Heaven can Wait is 3:40

@mariabaumgartel766

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

“Being There” would be a great musical 🎵

@bored1ca

3 жыл бұрын

I loved what he said about that and yes I think it would be awesome!

@andymassingham

3 жыл бұрын

Took me a moment but, yes. A solid idea. And now I can see glimmers of the rest of it. It certainly wouldn’t diminish the film.

@RichYouTube

3 жыл бұрын

What a great concept!

@dbarker7794

3 жыл бұрын

If I'd heard that concept anywhere else I would've thought "how absurd." But he really sold that idea.

@Mooseman327

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he sold me with his concept. Too bad Sondheim didn't agree.

“‘Banned in countries across the world.’ I’m sold!” Nathan Lane is a national treasure!

This man is a national treasure.

@LifeBoatSinking

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@shards0fwords

3 жыл бұрын

A universal treasure 😊

@uglybetty8747

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!!

@jwelch5742

2 жыл бұрын

Nathan Lane won 2 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for playing Timon in Timon & Pumbaa (TV series): Season 1 and Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for playing Spot/Scott in Teacher's Pet (TV series).

@joshkresnik6402

Жыл бұрын

An absolute legend

I love hearing people talk about Elaine May

@Melancthon7332

3 жыл бұрын

But for real - when will we ever get A New Leaf on Criterion? It's one of the best comedies ever made.

@diannadarling699

Жыл бұрын

Elaine May co-wrote Heaven Can Wait, 1978…

Mikey & Nicky is an absolute gem. Best performance I've seen Cassavettes give.

I don't think I've seen anyone look more comfy than Nathan Lane in this here video.

I want to see his version of Being There NOW!

Yoooooo, I was just randomly thinking about Nathan Lane doing one of these and now it finally happened.

That Being There idea was brilliant. It would be a unique spin on the film that would help exhibit one of its main points; "singing at him" is essentially what ever character is doing already

Nathan is such an underrated actor, his roles in Mouse Hunt and The Birdcage are sooo good.

@TheTurkaderr

10 ай бұрын

He's one of the few reasons why I would re-watch BEAU IS AFRAID. He finds a way to ground every role of his in humanity and humor.

In Birdcage Nathan Lane did something very difficult: being on the same level of humor with Robin Williams because in comedies the late star always took the film to himself.

@DrMcMoist

3 жыл бұрын

Well, Williams was playing the straight man in the Birdcage. Which is ironic. Lane was absolutely fantastic though. Their dynamic was superb to watch.

@sirmount2636

3 жыл бұрын

Robin Williams was a rocket but he was also quite a generous actor as well. Look @ his performance in that episode of Whose Line is it Anyway. Fantastic.

@margo3367

3 жыл бұрын

Love that movie.

@uglybetty8747

3 жыл бұрын

Dat movie is a comedy masterpiece. All the mature actors were impeccable !!

@lovelylovelylauren

3 жыл бұрын

Him, Nathan and Hank Azaria were the perfect trifecta!

Wow he picked both Night of the Hunter and Being There. The man has taste

@randywhite3947

3 жыл бұрын

And Odd Man Out and Sweet Smell of Success.

@gabefranco6572

3 жыл бұрын

@@randywhite3947 I haven’t seen those yet but I’ve heard a lot of people mention them. Gotta check em out!

Honestly, turning "Being There" into a musical is a genius idea.

This was the most wonderful closet I’ve ever seen. The man’s a global treasure. How many people can casually say “I asked Sondheim” :-0

We loved The In-Laws as a kid. We used to run around zig-zaqgging screaming "Serpentine! Serpentine!"

@steveschmitz2839

3 жыл бұрын

we yelled "Serpentine Shell, Serpentine" lol

Mouse Hunt by Gore Verbinski starring Nathan Lane is a modern masterpiece, he can play the leading man alright

@mattyboyanderson

3 жыл бұрын

The spirit of Laurel & Hardy imbues Lane and Lee Evans in Mouse Hunt. Absolutely an overlooked masterpiece. The bomb vaporizing the entire floor, and (IIRC) the two leads' wordless reactions afterward, is one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Just a brilliant film. EDIT: I went back and looked. The wordless reactions come after the absolutely hysterical "GAAAAAS" bit.

@SC-ew2fc

3 жыл бұрын

And an awesome score by Alan Silvestri!

@sirmount2636

3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking of that film when he mentioned being a leading man. Fantastic film, great mixture of slapstick comedy, dark humor meaningful drama & even a few good creepy moments. Superb work really.

@Hysteria98

2 жыл бұрын

Aah, the comment section I was looking for. The film introduced me to this wonderful character whom i dearly wished would have done more, but I can see why the Stage was his calling. Always struck me as so bizarre that this Broadway actor and an English stand-up comedian were paired for a wholly bizarre Live Action Tom & Jerry film. I still love it dearly, definitely underrated/under-viewed.

@Hysteria98

2 жыл бұрын

@@SC-ew2fc Spot on. One of the few films I can distinctly remember music from because of him. The theme is just as memorable as the likes of Star Wars, to me.

Really was hoping he’d pick up the original French Birdcage, but oh well.

Elaine May is soooo underrated. The Heartbreak Kid and Mikey and Nicky are fucking masterpieces!!!

RIFIFI!! One of the greatest heists ever put on film! My brother told me I had to watch that flick and that the heist was so cool, and About 3 yrs ago I was in Athens and I trekked up a hill into the south side of the city to see Jules Dassin's grave and pay a little tribute.

My Favorite so far and i have seen nearly all the closet picks, hes just so naturally witty.

I want his sweater. It just looks so comfortable.

Please keep shooting Closet Picks handheld style

A Being There musical is a great idea.

Agreed. The Night of the Hunter is epic.

Nathan Lane won 2 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for playing Timon in Timon & Pumbaa (TV series): Season 1 and Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for playing Spot/Scott in Teacher's Pet (TV series).

Nathan lane is a national treasure

DVD’s? It’s time to buy a Blu-ray player, Nathan.

I was very depressed but seeing this man in that fantastic sweater brightened up my day a bit

Nathan Lane does great standup during casual conversation every time I see him. I would definitely invite him (and his husband of course) to my famous people dinner party. He picks great movies too.

Okay, Being There would be an amazing musical and it needs to be done. Please, SOMEBODY.

1:25 NIGHT OF THE HUNTER - Charles Laughton. “You should all see night of the hunter.” 1:50 SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS - Alexander Mackendrick. “Best dialogue ever.” 2:49 THE HEARTBREAK KID - Elaine May. “It’s genius.” 2:33 THE IN-LAWS - Arthur Hiller. “It still holds up. It’s still one of the funniest movies ever made.” 2:40 HEAVEN CAN WAIT - Ernst Lubitsch. “If I see it I have to watch it ’til the end.” 4:19 BEING THERE - Hal Ashby. “Peter Seller’s greatest performance.”

After all these years, I still love Nathan Lane so dang much.

This might be the best one yet. Lane's intro was great, and his choice of movies was terrific. Especially Rififi and Night of the Hunter.

Nathan was partially just shopping for things he hadn't seen, versus picking and commenting on his favorites. Hilarious!

Oh my god THANK YOU I just finished watching the playlist of these closet picks!

It frustrates me to watch them grab DVDs all the time

@randywhite3947

3 жыл бұрын

Me too like does anyone have a Blu Ray as home?

@inigo137

3 жыл бұрын

@@randywhite3947 just use a ps3, lol

@iain2080

3 жыл бұрын

@@inigo137 ah yes I'm sure Nathan Lane will fire up his ps3 to watch a movie lmao

@man.6618

3 жыл бұрын

@@iain2080 of course he would, everybody knows lane is a huge uncharted fan

@inigo137

3 жыл бұрын

@@iain2080 that was the entire joke, lol

The universe was showing off when Nathan was made. You are beyond hysterical. Martha Graham! Martha Graham! Martha Graham! Australia August 2022

I could watch Only Murders in the Building just for Nathan Lane's performance. What a presence.

Nathan Lane is an underappreciated legend! Thanks for this!

Now that it’s pride month you should invite Celine Sciamma

@amphitheatre

3 жыл бұрын

i wish i could see petite maman

A friend of mine took me to see Night of the Hunter at The Egyptian here in Hollywood years ago and now I can't stop recommending it to everyone. Top five.

I'm dying to see that musical version of Being There become a reality now.

What a delightful six minutes this was. Thank you, Nathan! 💕❤️💕

Sweet Smell of Success deserves the accolades it’s received for the script alone. It helps that the performances were outstanding, the actors did the script justice. The film didn’t get the love it deserved from moviegoers at the time it was released, and I don’t think it received one Oscar nod. On an unrelated note, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that Nathan’s sweater and scarf ensemble is absolutely perfect. He’s so adorable!

My new favorite closet video! Nathan Lane is a treasure!

A fabulous video. Informative and entertaining. Nathan Lane is a genuine delight.

The awesomeness level of this man has still not been reached.

This is probably the most entertaining Closet Pick and very informative.

Yes! This Man has set the bar real high for any future guest

The best Criterion Closet video ever!

Man this might be my new favourite picks video.

I can't begin to express how much I love this man. He brings so much joy!

Sweet Smell of Success and Being There are two of my favorite films! Being There is my top comedy film of all time.

Excellent picks! Excellent performance, or should I say, excellent being himself!

Thank you sir for being there to make us laugh!!!

It's amazing how many of these have the movie 'Being There' on the list. I saw it when I was younger in the theater, didn't get it back then. But now that I am older..... its amazing.

We love you Nathan! Thankyou Criterion!

I'm so glad to see one of these with the list in the description, and with someone who doesn't just hold up the case, at an unreadable angle, and say "This one!" Those should not even be posted since it's just someone picking out movies. I 💝💗💖 Nathan!

I would love to be there and get my picks from this beautiful closet.

We got Timon in there, now all we need is Pumbaa.

@pussypasta64

3 жыл бұрын

agreed, lets get Seth Rogen in there asap

@iain2080

3 жыл бұрын

@@pussypasta64 I can't believe people watched that awful remake. Pumba is Ernie Sabella and no one else.

@pussypasta64

3 жыл бұрын

@@iain2080 cant believe they roped in Barry Jenkins to work on the sequel, i wish this was a joke..

After this, I have the energy and the motivation to work so I can watch more movies as I used to do. What a nice guy!

This is the single most wholesome video Criterion has ever posted.

Rififi is one of my all time favourites, great random grab!! Your Man will be stoked!

So many gems in this video but I would encourage anyone who loves noir to watch Odd Man Out. Nathan is in for a real treat.

I wish this was longer, I love him!!

Great choices! My favorite...The In-Laws!

He’s so wonderful ❤️.

What a fantastic episode and some awesome films ..thanks Nathan

loved your work in the goodwife. i did not expect so much restraint from a theatrical actor

That Being There idea is genius.

When the stage version of 'The Producers' played in London in 2004, British reporter Toby Young was assigned by Vanity Fair magazine to interview Nathan Lane, the star of the show. Young opened the interview by asking Lane whether he was Jewish. After a long pause, Lane snapped, "Yes, yes, what of it?" Encouraged by the answer, the reporter's next question was, "Are you gay?" Lane responded by getting up and walking out of the interview. When Young returned to his office, he was confronted by his irascible editor, Graydon Carter, who had already gotten an earful on the incident. "What were you thinking?" stormed Carter. "You can't ask celebrities whether they're Jewish or gay. In the future, just assume they're all Jewish and all gay, OK?" www.jpost.com/Jewish-World/Jewish-Features/Is-Nathan-Lane-Jewish

Mr. Lane, always a delight!

This man is a treasure. Saw him as Nathan Lane in Guys and Dolls on Broadway in the early 90s. He's great in everything - "Birdcage" - "People vs OJ Simpson".

Birdcage my favourite film 🙇‍♂️

@OstrichRidingCowboy

3 жыл бұрын

(Let's not jinx it.)

@brooksashmanskas4516

3 жыл бұрын

Love him here.

I love Nathan Lane! Loved him in Frankie and Johnny!! 💕🥰

Oh God. I was never a huge fan of "Being There" but hell I would pay money to see that musical!

OMG! How much do I love love love Nathan Lane? I think there needs to be a national Nathan Lane Day!

I LOVE Nathan Lane! What a great video!!

Loved the idea for Being There the Musical

I thought so. I am entertained just by hearing Nathan’s voice.

Funny, I just started watching these videos and have seen multiple people pull Rififi. Heist movies are my favorite genre, and I just rented Rififi from the library yesterday,

Love that The In-Laws is on here! You rarely see that hilarious film get its due.

Mikey and Nicky is a great movie. Falk and Cassavetes know each other so we’ll, their relationship is intense.

This is wonderful. He is so charming!

Just what I need to see right now. Thank you, Criterion.

Nathan Lane. ❤️ And I agree with every single pick. And that Being There is Sellers at his best. And that it would make a great musical. Wait. Have I and Nathan Lane ever been seen in the same room at the same time?

Now I can only think about that “Being There” musical adaptation. Sondheim really sounds like a great choice to bring it to life. And Nathan Lane would have been wonderful, I just know it.

@judacia

2 жыл бұрын

RIP Sondheim

Thanks Nathan! You are Fantastic!