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@criterioncollection ✨Robert De Niro's Closet Picks! ✨ The legendary actor and director stopped by for a brief visit to the Criterion Closet, where he shared some of his Italian-cinema favorites and talked about his experience working with Agnès Varda. Watch some of Robert De Niro's great Closet Picks on the Criterion Channel: BIG DEAL ON MADONNA STREET DIVORCE ITALIAN STYLE THE COMPLETE AGNÈS VARDA ESSENTIAL FELLINI
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Robert De Niro introduces himself from within the Criterion Closet and proceeds to browse the shelves, picking out several films. He discusses Italian classics like 'Big Deal on Madonna Street' and 'Divorce Italian Style,' mentions 'Blow-Up,' and shares personal anecdotes about working with Agnès Varda and attending a Fellini premiere in New York.
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Title hook · 35%
ROBERT DE NIRO visits The Criterion Closet
Verbal hook · 25%
I'm Robert De Niro. I'm in The Criterion Closet.
Visual hook · 40%
A wide-angle shot of Robert De Niro standing in a narrow aisle, completely surrounded by floor-to-ceiling shelves packed with movies, creating a visually dense and intriguing environment.
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A wide shot of standing inside , surrounded by .
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The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
A highly credible figure makes a direct-to-camera introduction, stating their name and the exclusive setting, immediately establishing authority and intrigue.
Payoff
The expert concludes by positioning themselves not as a master, but as a lifelong enthusiast, bringing the journey full circle and creating a strong emotional connection with the audience.
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The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Expert's Walk-Through
A respected authority figure browses a curated collection, sharing personal anecdotes, expert opinions, and formative memories related to the items, creating a sense of intimate access and shared passion.
The Nostalgic Endorsement
The expert selects an initial item and provides a simple, powerful, positive judgment based on long-held affection.
The Insider's Association
The first item triggers a memory of a related item, accompanied by a behind-the-scenes anecdote involving other well-known figures in the field.
The Taste-Reinforcing Pick
The expert selects another item from the same category, solidifying their specific taste and expertise in this domain.
The Analytical Deep-Dive
The expert moves beyond simple praise to offer a more nuanced analysis of an item's specific qualities, style, and historical context.
The Personal Connection
The narrative shifts from professional analysis to personal history, as the expert discusses an item created by someone they knew personally.
The Humanizing Obstacle
The expert shares a brief, vulnerable story of a personal challenge or difficulty related to their work, making them more relatable.
The Foundational Origin Story
The expert concludes with an item that connects back to their formative years, revealing the origin of their passion and framing their entire career as the journey of a dedicated fan.
✨Robert De Niro's Closet Picks! ✨ The legendary actor and director stopped by for a brief visit to the Criterion Closet, where he shared some of his Italian-cinema favorites and talked about his experience working with Agnès Varda. Watch some of Robert De Niro's great Closet Picks on the Criterion Channel: BIG DEAL ON MADONNA STREET DIVORCE ITALIAN STYLE THE COMPLETE AGNÈS VARDA ESSENTIAL FELLINI
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ROBERT DE NIRO visits The Criterion Closet
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THE FILMS Big Deal on Madonna Street Divorce Italian Style Blow-Up The Complete Films of Agnès Varda Essential Fellini
I'm Robert De Niro. I'm in The Criterion Closet. Big deal on Madonna Street. Terrific movie. I mean, I have it's been so many years since I saw it, but it was just, terrific. It was another Italian movie, Mafioso, And that was also terrific with Alberto Sordi. Mariano also talked about doing a remake of that. The worst Italian style, yeah. This was a terrific, movie. Terrific. Blow Up. As I remember, it was kind of because he I think he shot it with, who's the young English better? David Hemmings. But it was another almost another style, it seemed. Kinda it was a more popular movie, I think. It was it's in those days, an art film, but more people saw it. It was a terrific movie. Rank Agnes Varda's film. And I knew Agnes and her husband, Jacques Demi, a little bit. We did this. And the toughest thing I remember was speaking French with, Captain No. It just grabbed me crazy. This is the best of Fellini. Well, the Dolce Vita. And I think I remember I was a premier of it on 3rd Avenue at the Baronet or the Coronet, and I was there watching, you know, him come in. Of course, big fan.