The actor fondly recalls the gift of working with David Lynch on INLAND EMPIRE, praises the comedic brilliance of Albert Brooks, and pairs Robert Altman and Spike Lee as directors whose films capture “the essence of culture, community, and truth.”

You can watch some of Laura’s amazing Closet Picks on the Criterion Channel now!

TANNER ’88
FANNY AND ALEXANDER
PERSONA
DIABOLIQUE
THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG
BELLE DE JOUR
DAVID LYNCH: THE ART LIFE
INLAND EMPIRE
SMOOTH TALK
ESSENTIAL FELLINI
SCORSESE SHORTS