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.
Criterion's own upload · on criterion.com
- 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 |