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Popular Picks
Popular Picks collects films frequently chosen by directors, actors, and writers in Criterion’s Closet Picks videos.
About Popular Picks
Popular Picks, titled CC40, lists 40 films described as most frequently selected by directors, actors, and writers in Criterion's Closet Picks videos. Each entry includes the film title, director, year, and Criterion spine number, grouped under Classic & Arthouse Staples and Cult, Indie, & Modern Favourites.
The page is a static reference list that cites CC40 Boxset as its source and notes that spine numbers correspond to the interactive view of the closet.
Key features
- Lists 40 frequently selected Closet Picks titles
- Shows director and release year for each film
- Shows Criterion spine number alongside each entry
- Groups films into classic/arthouse and cult/indie sections
Best for: People who want a reference list of films often chosen in Criterion's Closet Picks videos.
Good for
- Includes Criterion spine numbers for each title
- Lists director and year to identify each film
- Organizes titles into two category groups
Popular Picks at a glance
- Website
- rentry.co/cc40
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Popular Picks FAQ
What does the CC40 list contain?
The 40 films most frequently selected by directors, actors, and writers in Criterion's Closet Picks videos, with spine numbers included.
What details are shown for each film?
Title, director, year, and Criterion spine number, for example Tokyo Story by Yasujiro Ozu (1953) — Spine #217.
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