THE CONVERSATION with Daisuke Beppu - The Criterion Closet and the Art of Rewatching

In this very special Conversation, I sit down with Daisuke Beppu, a true gem of the YouTube film community. Known for his thoughtful insights and deep love for cinema, Daisuke shares his experiences and philosophies on film collecting and appreciation. We discuss the phenomenon of the Criterion Collection Mobile Closet, the enduring appeal of physical media in a streaming world, and the concept of "rewatching as revelation." Daisuke reveals the filmmakers who have influenced him, his picks for essential Criterion releases, and a surprising confession about a movie everyone loves except him. Join us to hear about: 👓 His experience visiting the Criterion Collection Mobile Closet 👓 The ritual of physical media collecting 👓 The concept of "rewatching as revelation" 👓 His choice for a movie to add to the Criterion Collection 👓 His favorite films from a filmmaker who influenced his tastes Connect with Daisuke ‪@DaisukeBeppu‬   / daisukebeppu4   Follow me! Instagram:   / kblovesmovies   Twitter:   / kblovesmovies   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/JustSayKB?sub... Vectors by Vecteezy Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:01:26 - Introducing Daisuke Beppu 0:04:21 - The Criterion Collection Mobile Closet Experience 0:07:45 - The Appeal of Physical Media in the Streaming Age 0:13:57 - Daisuke's Film Collection and Favorite Labels 0:17:31 - The Influence of Filmmaker Dario Argento 0:24:16 - The Concept of "Rewatching as Revelation" 0:40:09 - One Movie to Add to the Criterion Collection 0:45:10 - Favorite Criterion Releases for Transfer and Supplements 0:49:36 - Favorite Beatles Movie 0:58:08 - A Movie Recommendation for a Newcomer to Classic Cinema 1:04:17 - The Film That Made Him Love Movies 1:07:44 - Daisuke's Five Favorite Films 1:09:54 - A Popular Movie He Dislikes 1:12:31 - A Critically Hated Movie He Loves 1:19:47 - Guest Recommendation